Will Poulter says he bought Eminem’s album on his first ever paycheck

British actor Will Poulter has been making waves in 2026 with his leading role in the drama Union County, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. He plays Cody, a recovering addict navigating life after incarceration, and critics have praised his deeply emotional performance. The film’s blend of fiction and real-life recovery stories has highlighted Poulter’s growth as a serious, character-driven actor.

Beyond Sundance, Poulter continues to explore diverse projects. He’s set to return in a new Black Mirror episode, reprising his iconic role as Colin Ritman. Over the past year, he also starred in films like Death of a Unicorn and Warfare, and he’s attached to upcoming projects including Saturn Return and the sci-fi comedy I Love Boosters.

Offscreen, Poulter remains visible in fashion and interviews, sharing insights about his approach to roles and his focus on meaningful projects. Fans are also keeping an eye on the possibility of him reprising his Marvel role as Adam Warlock, a character he’s expressed interest in returning to.

In his recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Will Poulter was asked to name a thing he did after his first ever paycheck: “With the first ever paycheck, I remember buying Eminem’s album when I was 11 years old. And I remember putting in on in the house and my mom was like ‘WHAT IS GOING ON RIGHT NOW?!’ That was the first album I ever bought.” Will Poulter replied. You can watch the interview below: