Timothée Chalamet Shines at the Paris Premiere of Marty Supreme
Timothée Chalamet stole the spotlight at the Paris premiere of Marty Supreme on February 3, 2026, where fans welcomed him like a rock star at the iconic Le Grand Rex. Sporting a chic brown Givenchy suit and trendy sunglasses, he brought both elegance and charisma to the event. When addressing the audience, he humorously acknowledged the steep ticket prices, joking, “I know you were charged a lot. It has nothing to do with me! I’m not getting any money from it; I would’ve liked for it to be free.” With reserved seats costing €50 (around $60), it was clear that excitement was high.
Marty Supreme marks another significant milestone for Chalamet; his portrayal of Marty Reisman, a hustling table tennis champion, has not only earned him his first Golden Globe but also secured an Oscar nomination. Celebrating French cinema, he even conversed with the audience in French, showcasing his appreciation for France’s rich film culture, stating, “There is a big cinema culture in France. Even if the film is successful in the United States, it’s a miracle movie.”
Director Josh Safdie, who is up for Best Director at the Oscars, earmarked this role specifically for Chalamet. He reminisced about first meeting the actor in his early twenties and being struck by Chalamet’s vision and determination. “I met Timmy Supreme. He could see the world, he could see the arts, but he was so far away. He needed to be at the center,” Safdie reflected, emphasizing the special connection between them.
Set to release in France on February 18 through Metropolitan FilmExport, Marty Supreme has heightened Chalamet’s international appeal and showcased the deep enthusiasm of French audiences for quality cinema. Fans are buzzing with anticipation for the film’s broader release, especially given the growing award buzz surrounding Chalamet’s compelling performance.
This film is a labor of love for Safdie and co-writer Ron Bronstein, who began developing the project in 2018 after Safdie received a copy of Reisman’s memoir, The Money Player: The Confessions of America’s Greatest Table Tennis Champion and Hustler. After a lengthy development journey, the film was officially announced in July 2024 and is Safdie’s first solo directorial effort since The Pleasure of Being Robbed in 2008. Notably, the film was shot on 35 mm film stock by cinematographer Darius Khondji, with a score composed by Safdie’s long-time collaborator, Daniel Lopatin.
Marty Supreme first screened as a “secret screening” at the 2025 New York Film Festival, receiving widespread acclaim upon its U.S. release by A24 on December 25. The film quickly rose in popularity, grossing $124 million worldwide—A24’s third-highest-grossing film to date. Critics and organizations, including the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute, have even dubbed it one of the year’s top ten films. With nine Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Chalamet, and eleven BAFTA nominations, the film is undeniably a significant achievement in the cinematic landscape.
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