Hayden Christensen to Play Poker Champion

The Canadian actor will play Phil Hellmuth.  In 1989, the 24 year-old man became the youngest poker champion in the world by defeating Johnny Chan.

Filming for The Madison Kid is set to begin in Winnipeg, Canada in May.

Christensen is best known for his participation in the George Lucas films Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones.