Andrew Bachelor on playing Carl Lewis in 'Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story' - Interview

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Andrew Bachelor, who plays Ben Johnson's American competition Carl Lewis in Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story, describes how he got the role, what he had to do to prepare for it and what he loved most about being back in Canada, where he was born and raised. He also describes the hilarious scene wherein he sang the American national anthem off key while standing on a podium and reveals what his all-time favorite restaurant is in Toronto. 

Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story is now streaming on Paramount+, GameTV and GameTVGO.