Kevin O’Leary, nicknamed “Mr. Wonderful,” is a Canadian businessman, investor, author, and television personality. He rose to fame as an acerbic, blunt investor on reality shows like Dragons’ Den (Canada) and Shark Tank (U.S.) . He co-founded SoftKey (later The Learning Company), which made him a multimillionaire upon its acquisition by Mattel .
Why Is Kevin O’Leary in the News Now?
Several developments are fueling his buzz:
1. Becoming a Movie Actor
Kevin O’Leary is appearing in the upcoming A24 film ‘Marty Supreme‘, starring alongside Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Fran Drescher. His unexpected casting—and the fact that he actually has hair in the role—has sparked notable chatter.
Marty Supreme is scheduled to be released in theaters on December 25, 2025, alongside a star-studded cast including Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, Tyler, the Creator, Fran Drescher, Penn Jillette, and Philippe Petit .
Kevin O’Leary appears in the upcoming A24 film Marty Supreme, directed by Josh Safdie. It’s a sports adventure dramedy inspired (loosely) by the life of famed table tennis player Marty Reisman .
The film is set in the 1950s and follows Timothée Chalamet as Marty Mauser, an ambitious young man determined to elevate ping-pong to national prominence .
Kevin O’Leary plays a supporting role—reportedly cast as a skeptical figure whom Marty tries to win over . The trailer even inspired a bit of a “jump scare” moment for viewers familiar with his Shark Tank persona .
2. On Cryptocurrency
Kevin O’Leary predicts a trillion-dollar boom in the crypto market, noting that he holds nearly 19.4% of his assets in crypto. He sees regulation as essential for that growth.
He also shared his admiration for Charlie Munger’s disciplined investing principles while disagreeing with Munger’s harsh stance on crypto—Munger famously called it “rat poison.”
3. The Value of Not Being Liked in Leadership
O’Leary emphasized that being likable isn’t crucial to leadership—drawing inspiration from Steve Jobs’ founder mindset, where tough decisions matter more than placating feelings.
4. Other Trending Takes
Kevin weighing in on whether luxury watches are “a good investment or a stupid flex,” offering his typical no-nonsense financial perspective.
O’Leary also advocated for prenuptial agreements for all couples, wealthy or not—emphasizing the importance of maintaining financial identity.
