AMERICANA: Tony Tost & Paul Walter Hauser

In this Reel Insights episode, Sean Tajipour, the Mayor of Nerdtropolis, chats with writer-director Tony Tost and actor Paul Walter Hauser about their thrilling new modern-day western, Americana, hitting theaters August 22.Paul shares why Tony’s script instantly grabbed his attention—calling it “one of the best scripts I’ve ever read”—and how he feared the role might go to someone else before locking it in. He opens up about his instant on-screen chemistry with co-star Sydney Sweeney, describing their sweet yet slightly twisted dynamic in the film.Tony reveals why Paul was his perfect choice for the role of Lefty, citing his range, heart, and humor. The two also discuss their mutual admiration and hopes to collaborate again, with Paul even joking about “The Summer of Paul” after a run of high-profile projects.Visit Nerdtropolis.comFacebookInstagramTwitter