Paper Tiger Trailer: Adam Driver, Miles Teller, and Scarlett Johansson Dive into James Gray’s Underworld

      Following its premiere at Cannes this past May and ahead of its North American release at the New York Film Festival next month, James Gray's *Paper Tiger* has unveiled its first teaser. The film stars Adam Driver, Miles Teller, and Scarlett Johansson, marking Gray's return to his hometown of New York and, for the second consecutive project, examining its working-class setting in the 1980s, with a story reminiscent of classic crime films. Additionally, it's worth noting that cinematographer Joaquín Baca-Asay reunites with the director, creating a visual style that is largely absent from contemporary cinema.

      As Luke Hicks remarked in our Critic’s Pick review from Cannes, “*Paper Tiger* isn’t quite the achievement that Gray accomplished with similar settings and themes (with *The Yards* still holding gold, and *We Own the Night* taking silver), yet it remains a captivating film that doesn’t completely fulfill expectations while still leaving an impact. It sows the seeds of rich characterization, poignant drama, and intense tension that prompts reflection on these characters, their surroundings, and the world we inhabit, leaving a visceral impression as if everything, down to the core, is drawn directly from real history without a single clever detail fabricated.”

      Here’s the official synopsis: “In James Gray’s deeply emotional and intense drama, two brothers find themselves caught up in a scheme that proves too good to be true. As they attempt to navigate the perilous landscape of the Russian mafiya, their family ties begin to unravel with life-altering repercussions.”

      Check out the preview below for the film set to release on November 13: