Spielberg is known for carrying a cigar around set, but never smoking it, that was until Faist caught him needing a light. “The truth is that we had four months of rehearsals prior to day one of ...

It’s difficult to pinpoint the exact moment that Mike Faist becomes a movie star in Steven Spielberg’s glorious “West Side Story,” if only because every moment the Tony nominee appears on ...

Gahanna's Mike Faist, whose resume includes Broadway, TV and indie films, is garnering rave reviews as "RIff" in Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story." ...

Before Challengers, Mike Faist exploded onto the Hollywood scene as Riff in Steven Spielberg's West Side Story.

This article contains spoilers for West Side Story (2021).In the conflict of West Side Story, the Jets have always been the side that leans more towards being the antagonists, even though the ...

“Dear Evan Hansen” alumnus Mike Faist plays "West Side Story's" tragic gang leader Riff in Steven Spielberg’s take on the classic musical.

Actor Mike Faist steps into Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story" as the character Riff, a troubled teen fighting for his place in the world.

Gahanna's Mike Faist, whose resume includes Broadway, TV and indie films, is garnering rave reviews as "RIff" in Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story." ...

Mike Faist was not the supporting West Side Story cast member singled out with an Oscar nomination this year, but his work has stuck with me the most.

Faist is garnering strong reviews for the performance and he is considered to be a contender for the coming awards season. He spoke further about the making of “West Side Story,” learning the ...

Faist, who scooped a Bafta nomination for his role in 2021’s West Side Story film, will play Jack Twist, while Hedges, who secured an Oscar nomination for his supporting role in Manchester By ...