Director Sean Baker Knew Simon Rex Could Tackle “Meaty Dramatic Role” Like ‘Red Rocket’s’ Washed-Up Porn Actor – Contenders L.A.
Red Rocket director and co-screenwriter Sean Baker revealed that Mikey Saber, the always-hustling washed-up porn actor who returns to the Texas hometown that wasn’t exactly sorry to see him go, was inspired by real-life adult-film actors he encountered and that he always envisioned as a role for Simon Rex.