Summary
- Timothée Chalamet's journey from indie films to major franchises like Dune showcases his versatility and talent as an actor.
- Chalamet's movie Marty Supreme, based on the real-life story of ping pong player Marty Reisman, will further display his range.
- Playing real-life figures in Marty Supreme and future projects allows Chalamet to continue proving himself before Dune 3's release.
It was recently announced that Dune 3. Though Chalamet is now a well-known Hollywood star, his career began in much smaller movies. He first gained attention for playing Elio in Luca Guadagnino's Call Me By Your Name. From there, he took on roles in cult classics like Lady Bird and Little Women. Now, Chalamet's best movies are major franchises, but he isn't turning his back on indie films forever.
Currently, Timothée Chalamet's biggest project is Dune. Since 2021, the actor has portrayed the main character of the beloved sci-fi franchise, Paul Atreides. The sequel, Dune: Part Two, premiered at the start of 2024 and was a massive hit. The film earned over $700 million at the box office and earned a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. Now, audiences are eagerly awaiting the final installment in the Dune film series, yet Chalamet's sights are set on other projects in the meantime. As it turns out, these smaller movies could actually be great for Chalamet's career before Dune 3.
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What Is Marty Supreme? Timothée Chalamet's New Movie Explained
Marty Supreme Is A Maybe True Story About Ping Pong
Timothée Chalamet's newest movie is called Marty Supreme. It was announced via a poster that A24 posted on X, depicting a close-up of a ping pong ball with the title emblazoned across the front. So far, only a few key details have been released by Variety. Reportedly, Marty Supreme is going to be directed by Josh Safdie of the Safdie brothers movie duo, and will star Timothée Chalamet in the lead role. Chalamet will also produce. Though it has yet to be confirmed, Marty Supreme may be inspired by the true story of Marty Reisman, a professional ping pong player.
This project is particularly exciting because it is the first project coming from Josh Safdie since he and his brother, Ben, split up to pursue their own projects.
Marty Reisman started his table tennis career as a hustler in New York City. He would play games to win bets and cash prizes. However, he eventually rose to the rank of a professional. From 1946 to 2002, Reisman won a total of 22 major ping pong titles. He became known as the "wizard of table tennis." This project is particularly exciting because it is the first project coming from Josh Safdie since he and his brother, Ben, split up to pursue their own projects. Furthermore, Chalamet has expressed his appreciation for the Safdies, making this a perfect combination.
Marty Supreme Gives Timothée Chalamet A Trend Of Playing Real-Life People
Chalamet Is Playing Marty Reisman & Bob Dylan
With the news of Timothée Chalamet's role in Marty Supreme, the actor is now officially part of a unique casting trend. Marty Supreme will be the second Chalamet movie wherein the actor plays a real person. Aside from Marty Supreme, Chalamet's next movie is called A Complete Unknown. It is a biopic about the musician Bob Dylan, and Chalamet plays Dylan. Though the movie has no release date yet, it is theorized that it will be out sometime next year. The trend does not stop there, though.
Over the course of his career, Timothée Chalamet has played a number of real-life people. In 2015, he played teenage Stephen Elliot, a real life author who got sucked into a criminal conspiracy while writing his next book. A few years later, Chalamet starred as Nic Sheff in Beautiful Boy, which told the true story of David Sheff, a man who struggled with his son's drug addiction. As recently as 2019, Chalamet took on the role of King Henry V in The King. In this way, Chalamet's films are just a continuation of a long-running trend for the actor.
Why Timothée Chalamet's Trend Is Good Before Dune 3
Chalamet Can Prove His Range
Although Dune 3 is Timothée Chalamet's most highly-anticipated release at the moment, his participation in Marty Supreme is a great move. Chalamet certainly doesn't need any more fame, but as an actor, it is his job to continue proving himself. He is still incredibly young, and some of his projects haven't stood up nearly as well as others. By appearing in Marty Supreme and other smaller movies, Chalamet is able to show audiences that he can play more than just Paul Atreides.
Dune 3 will be the last installment in Denis Villeneuve's Dune franchise, though there are more books in Frank Herbert's Dune book series.
Furthermore, Chalamet's range is one of the best parts about him. The actor can seamlessly go from an emotional teenager in Call Me By Your Name to a quirky chocolate maker in Wonka. While Chalamet has proven he can lead a huge franchise like Dune, it won't hurt for him to star in a movie like Marty Supreme, where he can show yet another side of his talent. Ultimately, Timothée Chalamet seems to be on a strong path to even more success.
Marty Supreme
- Release Date
- December 25, 2025
- Director
- Josh Safdie
- Writers
- Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie
- Producers
- Anthony Katagas, Ronald Bronstein, Timothée Chalamet
Cast
Uncredited
Marty Reisman
Tyler the Creator-
Odess A'zion
In 1950s New York, Marty Reisman rises through the underground world of table tennis, transforming the sport with his acrobatic skills and flamboyant personality. As he navigates fame, fortune, and a cast of colorful characters, his obsession with winning collides with personal struggles in this biopic directed by Josh Safdie.
- Main Genre
- Sports
