Paul Walter Hauser’s career continues to grow, as Mark Wahlberg personally sought him out to co-star in the Prime Video movie “Balls Up.”
Paul Walter Hauser (2026)
Host Lori Rosales interviews actor and professional wrestler Paul Walter Hauser about his lead role in the comedy film “Balls Up,” co-starring Mark Wahlberg.
PLEASE NOTE: This online version of the interview is slightly different than how it appeared on the TV episode with host segments rearranged. Promotional clips have been removed from the on-line interview.
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Mini-Biography:
Born on October 15, 1986, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Paul Walter Hauser began his career performing stand-up comedy before transitioning to television with guest spots on sitcoms like “Community” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” He gained early recognition in a recurring role as Keith in the drama “Kingdom,” but his major film breakthrough arrived in 2017 when he played Shawn Eckhardt in “I, Tonya.” This led to high-profile roles in Spike Lee’s “BlacKkKlansman” and the titular role in Clint Eastwood’s “Richard Jewell.” Hauser’s versatility is further showcased through his role as Stingray in “Cobra Kai,” his turn as Horace in Disney’s “Cruella,” and his award-winning portrayal of Larry Hall in the miniseries “Black Bird,” for which he won both a Golden Globe and a Primetime Emmy. Most recently, he has joined major franchises by voicing Embarrassment in Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” and appearing in the 2025 releases of “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” and “The Naked Gun” reboot.
About “Balls Up”
In this raunchy, over-the-top comedy, marketing executives Brad (Mark Wahlberg) and Elijah (Paul Walter Hauser) go “balls out” and pitch a bold full coverage condom sponsorship with the World Cup. After their drunken celebration in Brazil sparks a global scandal, they must outrun furious fans, criminals, and power-hungry officials to salvage their careers and make it home alive.
Interview Credits:
- Recorded: April 13, 2026
- Host / Producer: Lori Rosales
- Editor: Richard R. Lee
- Special Thanks To: Prime Video, Skydance Media, Amazon MGM Studios