Another celebrity has shared their groundbreaking thoughts on Cincinnati's famous chili. This time, it was none other than Will Poulter, who recently starred in an Ohio-based film alongside Noah Centineo.
Ahead of the movie's premiere, former Fox19 anchor Payton Marshall, who now serves as the morning anchor at Fox 45/ABC 22 in Dayton, asked Poulter his thoughts on Cincinnati's delicacy: Skyline Chili
."Have you tried Skyline?" she asked the actor in a video posted to her TikTok account Aug. 14.
"Yes! But I had it early in Cincinnati," Poulter said before sharing his thoughts on the special chili. "I loved it. I loved it. Yeah, honestly. My last remaining goal before we have to go back to New York is I need to get an Ohio State jersey."
Marshall
chimed in after, saying, "If you wanna add a Bengals jersey in there, too, I think that that would be pretty good."
The British-born actor was then called a "natural Ohioan" for his thoughts. However, some Ohio natives still questioned his palate.
"As a fellow Buckeye, I would like to remind people what British food is...they eat baked potatoes with tuna and baked beans, their palates aren't to be trusted," one TikTok user commented.
The video has been popular online, amassing 31,700 views and nearly 4,000 likes. Even Skyline Chili commented on the actor's food thoughts.
"Will Poulter approved," the chili chain wrote.
@paypaymarshall Will Poulter, a man of the [Ohio] people @Dayton 24/7 Now @Skyline Chili #skyline #will #cincinnati #ohio #ohiostate
♬ original sound - Payton Marshall
What is 'Union County' about?
The new drama, "Union County," from filmmaker and Ohio native Adam Meeks, follows two foster brothers, Cody Parsons (Will Poulter) and Jack Parsons (Noah Centineo), as they navigate a county-mandated drug court program while attempting to rebuild their lives amid the opioid epidemic in rural Ohio.
"Union County" marks the second collaboration between Poulter and Centineo after they starred together in A24's film "Warfare."
The movie was filmed in central Ohio, primarily in Logan and Union Counties, with the city of Bellefontaine serving as the main production base. According to Downtown Bellefontaine, the movie is inspired by real Logan County recovery stories.
Where to watch 'Union County' in theaters
Centineo announced on his Instagram account Aug. 16 that "Union County" is available in theaters with a limited release in several cities across the U.S., including Cincinnati.
Here's where you can watch 'Union County' in Cincinnati:
- Esquire 6 Theatre, 320 Ludlow Ave. in Clifton.
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