Marty Supreme, directed by Josh Safdie, has arrived—and it’s as quirky as you'd expect from the Uncut Gems creator.
Set in the 1950s, the film stars Timothée Chalamet as Marty Mauser, a passionate ping-pong prodigy whose dream is persistently underestimated. According to A24’s official logline, he "goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness”.
The trailer opens with Marty attempting to woo a Hollywood actress—played by Gwyneth Paltrow—via a phone call from his hotel. "I’ve never talked to an actual movie star,” he confesses. “I’m something of a performer too.” Her dry reply? “Are you?”.
Paltrow’s transformation is striking: she sports a retro curled bob with setting pins, vintage brown-and-gold glasses, and a 1950s glamour that’s pure period style—quite the departure from her signature look.
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Meanwhile, the trailer showcases an electric glimpse of high-stakes table-tennis action, emotional intensity, and visual flair typical of Safdie’s direction.
The ensemble cast is eclectic. Alongside Chalamet and Paltrow are Odessa A’Zion, Fran Drescher (as Marty’s mother), “Shark Tank” mogul Kevin O’Leary, Tyler, the Creator (credited as Tyler Okonma), magician Penn Jillette, Abel Ferrara, Sandra Bernhard, and Philippe Petit.
Marty Supreme is slated for a Christmas Day 2025 theatrical release. The film, described as a “sports adventure comedy-drama,” blends ambition, humour, romance, and the noble absurdity of table tennis as art form.
Behind the camera, Safdie co-wrote the screenplay with Ronald Bronstein. The film's production boasts a $70 million budget, making it A24’s largest to date.
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