PokerNews reached out to the Rounders screenwriters prior to our 25th anniversary celebration, but they are unable to speak with the media due to the current Hollywood writer's strike. Inevitably, McDermott chose the dangerous New York underground poker lifestyle over his relationship, which led him to a rematch for it all - his life and money - against his rival, Teddy KGB. McDermott's friend, Lester "Worm" Murphy (Norton), upon being released from prison, would con McDermott into getting back into poker and colluding together in some juicy underground games.īy doing so, McDermott ended up single as his girlfriend, Jo (Gretchen Mol), didn't approve of his gambling habits. ![]() The storyline, written by Brian Koppelman and David Levien, is relatable for many poker players, especially those who've grinded the underground scene.ĭamon ( Mike McDermott) plays a skilled poker player who quit the game after getting cleaned out by Russian mobster Teddy KGB (John Malkovich) for law school. One of them being the star-studded cast full of award-winning actors. There are a number of reasons why poker players are so in love with Rounders.
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