Winkler is one of the most celebrated actors working today, not only for his legacy of roles like Arthur “The Fonz” Fonzarelli on “Happy Days” and now Gene Cousineau on “Barry,” but also because he’s genuinely a wonderful person. He recently auctioned off memorabilia from his personal collection in support of This is About Humanity, a non-profit co-founded by daughter Zoe Winkler to help children separated from their parents at the border. Hell, in “Little Nicky,” Adam Sandler’s character has to commit an evil deed to ensure he’ll go to Hell when he dies, and the deed is covering Winkler in bees because he’s the nicest man in the world. 

Winkler has been trying to find a way to work with his son Max since her first started directing, and not only will this finally give him the opportunity to do so, but also allow him to take a huge risk by playing a character that doesn’t frame him as America’s sweetheart. Part of why Cauble was so successful as a cowboy mobster was because he was allegedly very charming, which makes the Henry Winkler anti-hero/charming villain turn even more exciting. Giving Winkler the chance to dive into a role with a bit more cruelty sounds like the best possible way to celebrate.