Why “Blackbird” Star Paul Walter Hauser Chose Pro Wrestling As A Side Hustle

Emmy Award-winner Paul Walter Hauser tells Stephen about getting sober in the middle of shooting “Blackbird,” and says his lifelong love of wrestling led him to go pro. Hauser’s latest project, “Orion and the Dark,” premieres on Netflix this Friday.

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[silage]

Paul is f..king hilariously sharp while totally being himself. What a and also a superb actor.

[CelticShae]

Watchting PWH bust Stephen's chops was hilarious 🤣🤣🤣 This is easily the most entertaining Colbert interview of January.

[heyjustj]

I’ve loved him in everything I’ve seen him in and this interview solidifies how funny and fun to be around he is. Love the back and forth on this one, you could tell they were both enjoying it.

[mancerrss]

Wasn't he the "Stingray" from Cobra Kai?

[heyjustj]

Just went and watched his mini documentary about his life on I Am Second YouTube channel that he mentioned. Fair warning if you’re not familiar with “I Am Second” it’s about people who have bettered their lives through Christianity. I hadn’t heard of it before and didn’t know that’s what it was about until later in the episodes. So if that doesn’t immediately turn you off it’s a good and interesting story they have.

His wife is a tough and special woman for sticking with him through everything. It’s a testament of her character to allow someone the ability to be forgiven in a world that often tells us to never forgive. And I love how he has taken 100% accountability for himself. Hope he stays on a good path and that their family can continue to thrive. He seems like a genuinely good and sincere dude.

[dmjdmj]

He will always be that Juggalo kid in It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia to me.

[strule]

He was so good in this role that even seeing him in interviews is chilling because you can't help but think about the character he played so incredibly

[BroccoliDwarf]

This pairing could become late night legend, their chemistry is awesome!

Also, I could watch Paul Walter Hauser step over that hedge in The Afterparty, every day for the rest of my life 🤣

[loranv]

THANKS FOR SHARING Paul❤ LUV from your friends in Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦. Day 3867 dry/sober😊

[matthewgillies]

For those wondering what was said (CC is no help) at the end that caused Colbert to lean in and jokingly say, "You F**ker", it was because the second before Colbert stumbled over his words and Paul Walter Hauser mocked Colbert with his response. Given the earlier conversation about wrestling (which involves staged demonstrations of machismo, and trash talk before throwing down) it was a perfect and probably improvised way to end the interview.

[verysmarrname]

This men is an amazing actor. Blackbird was just amazing

[nenaable]

Very good actor. I loved him in Blackbird. He really played that psychopath role extraordinarily well.

[tentardigrades]

This dude has just amazing versatility. Blackbird was an absolute masterpiece.

[mandcbruce]

I wanna see Stephen get in the ring and wrastle this dude! I love when Stephen gets feisty!!

[kimberlycronen]

Am just finding out about him. Whoa! His personal story is so compelling. Substance abuse is the worst. Way to overcome! 🙌🏼

[nina]

I love this actor he was absolutely amazing in black bird 👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[hessu]

He's a great character actor. I can't wait to see him in Tarantino's Movie Critic

[christophercole]

I love how Hauser physically pulls away from Colbert after he responds in gibberish as though Colbert is going to wack him. He must have grown up with brothers 😄.

[BooBuKittyPhuk]

"Strip tease 2"... 😂😂😂 and everyone missed it

Edit: The sparkling wit on this man is just almost too distracting 🤣👍

[walterfristoe]

The only thing I'm a pro at is crastinating.