Timothée Chalamet shared how dedicated he was to his part in *Marty Supreme*, the new sports comedy-drama directed by Josh Safdie.
The movie, also produced by Timothée Chalamet, is based on the life of table tennis star Marty Reisman. Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, Kevin O’Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara, and Fran Drescher all appear in supporting roles.
The movie *Marty Supreme* first premiered at the New York Film Festival on October 6th and will be released in U.S. cinemas on December 25th, distributed by A24.
The story centers on Marty Mauser, a determined young man striving for a goal that others dismiss as impossible. He relentlessly pushes himself to achieve something extraordinary.
Get ready for MARTY SUPREME, a new movie directed by Josh Safdie and starring Timothée Chalamet, coming to theaters this Christmas! Featuring appearances by Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa Azion, Kevin O’Leary, Tyler, the Creator, and Fran Drescher.
— A24 (@A24) August 13, 2025
Timothée Chalamet spent over six years training in ping pong to get ready for a role. He shared that the training quietly became a consistent part of his life, even while he was filming other projects.
He explained that while filming, he’d set up temporary workspaces in various locations. While making *Wonka*, he had a table in London. For *Dune 2*, he worked from Budapest and Jordan, and after *The French Dispatch*, he rented an Airbnb near Saint-Tropez with a view of the water where he was taking lessons.
Timothée Chalamet began preparing for the role with director Josh Safdie in 2018. He continued to practice ping pong even while filming large movies like *Wonka* and *Dune: Part Two*, demonstrating his commitment to making his portrayal believable.
With Safdie’s skillful directing, Timothée Chalamet’s dedicated performance, and a strong ensemble cast, audiences are eagerly anticipating *Marty Supreme*. The film explores themes of ambition and perseverance, all set within the unique and fast-paced world of competitive ping pong.
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