In the world of high-stakes poker, Huck Cheever (Eric Bana) is a blaster—a player who goes all out, all the time. But in his personal relationships, Huck plays it tight, expertly avoiding emotional commitments and long-term expectations. When Huck sets out to win the main event of the 2003 World Series of Poker—and the affections of Billie Offer (Drew Barrymore), a young singer from Bakersfield—there is one significant obstacle in his path: his anger toward his father, L.C. Cheever (Robert Duvall), the poker legend who abandoned Huck's mother years ago. As these two rivals progress toward a final showdown at the poker table, Huck learns that to win in the games of life and poker, he must try to play cards the way he has been living his life and live his life the way he has been playing cards. — More here

1. FACE CARDS
Eric Bana was cast in the central role of audacious poker player Huck Cheever, and Curtis Hanson says that the actor came with an uncompromising approach to his work that made him perfect for the role.

2. SHUFFLE UP AND DEAL
“Lucky You,” the new romantic drama from writer/director/producer Curtis Hanson, is set in the world of high-stakes poker in Las Vegas in 2003. A longtime poker player himself, Hanson offers, “I wanted to do a relationship story set in the world of poker because I’ve always been fascinated by the fact that the skills one must develop to be a good poker player are almost the exact opposite of the skills needed to be successful in a relationship.

3. THE REEL DEAL
'Lucky You' is the first Hollywood film to be set against the excitement and drama of the recent worldwide poker phenomenon, and the filmmakers went to great lengths to accurately represent the world of high-stakes cash games and tournament play in Las Vegas, circa 2003. For assistance, they turned first to poker legend Doyle 'Texas Dolly' Brunson.

4. THE PERFECT BLUFF
The filmmakers’ dedication to verisimilitude was carried over into every aspect of the production, including the spot-on re-creation of the poker room at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino, which had been completely redecorated since 2003 when the story takes place.

5. NO BAD BEATS
For the filmmakers, music was another integral element in capturing the time, place and emotions of the story. Fenelon relates, 'One of the first things we think about is the music.

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Drew's ace night out with her hunky 'Lucky You' co-star Eric
hellomagazine.com, UK - May 02,2007
Looking fresh and flirty in a Fifties-style strapless dress, Drew cuddled up with her co-star Eric Bana. Vivacious Drew seems to have bounced back after ...

Gambler Eric Bana
Monsters and Critics.com, UK - May 02,2007
The actor has revealed preparing for his role as professional poker player Huck Cheever in 'Lucky You' helped him learn some useful tips. Eric told the USA ...

Drew gets Lucky at film fest
Channel 4 News, UK - May 02,2007
Drew - who showed off her singing skills in her last flick Music and Lyrics - has been flexing her vocal chords again in her new feature opposite Eric Bana. ...

Barrymore says happiness makes us pretty
Denver Post, CO - May 02,2007
... shine in the golden-hour light and extend to the heavens," says Barrymore, who stars in the upcoming Warner Bros. film "Lucky You," opposite Eric Bana. ...

Lucky Us, Poker Is Big In Movies
RopeofSilicon.com, WA - Apr 29, 2007
Lucky You is the orphan counter-programming feature set to battle (or at least throw a girl-punch) against Spider-Man 3 this week. Eric Bana stars as a ...

Barrymore and Bana ‘Lucky you’ lucky two
Blogger News Network - Apr 17, 2007
‘Lucky You’ follows a young singer from Bakersfield named Billie Offer (Drew Barrymore) who possess’ more heart than talent and Huck Cheever (Eric Bana), ...

Tournament Winner Off to NYC Premiere of Lucky You
Online Casino News, CT - Apr 26, 2007
... last weekend is off to New York City for the premiere of Lucky You, Warner Brothers’ romantic new poker movie starring Eric Bana and Drew Barrymore. ...

Eric Bana Not Injured In Rally Car Crash
TheShowBuzz, NY - Apr 23, 2007
Eric Bana has starred in movies such as "Hulk" and "Munich." His most recent film is "Lucky You," with Drew Barrymore and Robert Duvall. (AP) ...

Eric Bana crashes in Australian rally
Pierceland Herald, Canada - Apr 22, 2007
His most recent film is "Lucky You," which also stars Robert Duvall and Drew Barrymore . HOBART, Australia - Australian actor Eric Bana crashed his ...

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