The initial glimpse of Timothée Chalamet in Marty Supreme presents the Oscar nominee as a passionate young man intent on achieving victory at any price. The first trailer for the film Marty Supreme by Josh Safdie depicts Chalamet as ping pong prodigy Marty Mauser in 1950s America. Marty Supreme is scheduled to hit theaters on Christmas Day, December 25, and boasts a captivating ensemble cast.
Marty Supreme teaser featuring Timothée Chalamet
The initial view of Chalamet's Marty shows the self-assured player dialing Gwyneth Paltrow's hotel room in hopes of making a connection. Paltrow portrays a film star who begins a romance with the young ping pong sensation. Marty Mauser is an ambitious table tennis player eager to compete globally and elevate the US's status in the sport.
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The diverse cast of
Marty Supreme includes Odessa A’zion, Fran Drescher as Marty’s mother, rapper Tyler, the Creator, magician Penn Jillette,
Shark Tank's Mr. Wonderful, also known as Kevin O’Leary, and filmmaker Abel Ferrara. The official film synopsis states, "A young man with a dream that nobody values goes through hell and back in his quest for greatness."
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Further details on Marty Supreme
The forthcoming film marks Safdie's first solo project since
The Pleasure of Being Robbed (2008). He co-directed
Uncut Gems alongside his brother Benny Safdie in 2019. The A24 production is co-written by Safdie and Ronald Bronstein; Chalamet also serves as a producer for the film.
Marty Supreme is a dramatized account of five-time bronze medalist at the World Table Tennis Championships, Marty Reisman, who passed away in 2012. Chalamet underwent extensive training to portray Reisman in the film. With a budget of $70 million, it stands as A24's most costly production.