Timothée Chalamet Transforms into World Champion, Unrecognizable in New Role!

Following his role as Bob Dylan, Timothée Chalamet is once again stepping into the shoes of a real-life character. This time, he’s leaving the music scene for the world of sports!

The 28-year-old actor, recently seen in Wonka and Dune 2—a major hit of 2024 with over 4.2 million tickets sold and ranking third at the French box office—will star in “Marty Supreme”.

Early photos from the set have surfaced, revealing a dramatic transformation in his appearance!

“Marty Supreme” will delve into the life of Marty Reisman, a world-class athlete who passed away in 2012 at the age of 82. He began playing ping pong at 12 and won multiple world championships. He also performed alongside the Harlem Globetrotters as a table tennis act and was nicknamed “The Needle” and the “table tennis wizard”. His memoirs were published in 1974.

The cast will also include Gwyneth Paltrow, Tyler the Creator, and Abel Ferrara, among others.

A Feature Film Directed by a Safdie Brother

Filmmaker Josh Safdie will helm the project. Josh is known for co-directing several feature films with his brother Benny, including “Good Time” with Robert Pattinson (2017) and “Uncut Gems” with Adam Sandler (2020). The film will be co-written by Josh Safdie and Ronald Bronstein.

This marks the first solo directorial effort for Josh Safdie. His brother Benny Safdie is also preparing a solo project, “The Smashing Machine”, starring Dwayne Johnson. This movie will focus on MMA and wrestling champion Mark Kerr, who battled a long-standing addiction to painkillers.

Both projects will be distributed in the United States by the prestigious studio A24. Their release dates have not yet been announced.