Player X is a character in the movie Molly's Game , portrayed by Michael Cera. The character is a composite based on real-life Hollywood actors who participated in high-stakes underground poker games run by Molly Bloom. While the movie does not explicitly reveal Player X's identity, it is widely believed and confirmed by Michael Cera that Player X is based on Tobey Maguire. Maguire was a prominent poker player involved in these games and is frequently mentioned in Molly Bloom's memoir, often in a negative light. Cera has stated in interviews that he played Player X as Tobey Maguire, although the film's writer-director Aaron Sorkin suggested the character represents a blend of several poker-playing celebrities
. In the film, Player X is depicted as a villainous figure who enjoys destroying opponents and eventually takes over Molly's poker game. The character's behavior and influence in the story reflect Maguire's alleged role in the real-life poker scene, including tensions over money and control of the game. Despite the speculation, Tobey Maguire himself has not publicly commented on the portrayal
. In summary, Player X is a fictionalized version of Tobey Maguire, created to represent the high-stakes celebrity poker culture depicted in Molly's Game with Michael Cera embodying the role
