Mike Faist, who leads the cast of the MPI Original Film Pinball as the young Roger Sharpe, was recently featured in the New York Post’s list of “10 rising stars poised to conquer Hollywood in 2022.” The list, curated by the Post’s film critics, highlighted this year’s most exciting up-and-coming actors and actresses. 

The authors praised Mike’s recent performance as Riff in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story as “ferocious” and “a revelation if there ever was one.” Concluding that his “emotional versatility will ensure a long, must-watch career.”

Congratulations to Mike!