Timothée Chalamet Strives for Excellence in New Trailer for Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme

      One of the most thrilling viewing experiences of the year was witnessing Josh Safdie's highly anticipated return to directing with Marty Supreme, showcased as a secret screening at the 63rd New York Film Festival. The film features Timothée Chalamet as the title character, who endures various challenges in pursuit of his ping-pong aspirations. While it revisits themes that have brought the director previous success, Safdie delivers a bold exhibition for Chalamet. Ahead of its Christmas release, A24 has released a new trailer.

      The cast includes Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tyler Okonma, Odessa A’zion, Penn Jillette, Kevin O’Leary, Abel Ferrara, Fran Drescher, Sandra Bernhard, Spenser Granese, and Philippe Petit. The story centers around ping pong legend Marty Reisman, a hustler known for frequently winning bets. His remarkable career included 22 major titles between 1946 and 2002, five bronze medals at the World Table Tennis Championships, and the honor of being “the oldest player to win an open national competition in a racket sport.”

      Josh Safdie shared with THR about directing the film: “Emotionally, it was different — you spend so much time directing with one person — but in some ways, it felt natural. Fortunately, I was greatly inspired by the incredible world-building of this project. It’s an epic undertaking, encompassing over 150 characters and speaking roles, numerous locations, and incredibly long shooting hours. I hardly had time to contemplate anything beyond deciding which five or ten extras to place in the corner of the frame — and how to persuade them to act like real people.”

      Check out the new trailer and poster below, along with footage from the NYFF world premiere.