RDJ hails Timothée Chalamet as 'evolved' actor; Marty Supreme wows
RDJ hails Timothée Chalamet as 'evolved' actor; Marty Supreme wows
Robert Downey Jr. praises Timothée Chalamet after a screening of Marty Supreme, calling the film mindblowing and a true work of art.
Robert Downey Jr. publicly praised Timothée Chalamet as an ‘evolved’ actor after a screening of Marty Supreme, saying he was flashbacked to Chalamet’s earlier work in Call Me By Your Name and noting how the actor has grown into something new and distinct. He described the film as mindblowing and an astonishing achievement, adding that it’s a genuine piece of art. "There is such a specificity of showing the psychic life of a character, building it from the inside out," Downey said, emphasizing the film’s craft and emotional resonance.
Chalamet responded with humility and gratitude, calling the screening moment an energy shift and thanking the audience for the reaction. He noted that December had been focused on getting Marty Supreme out in the biggest way possible, because he believed in the project. "Seeing this theatre filled to the brim, the reaction we both got when we came out here… it hits my core," he said, adding that he feels connected to the work and the people who made it. He also praised director Josh Safdie and the production team, calling Safdie an incredible director and highlighting the sincerity and collective effort that went into the film.
The exchange also touched on the collaborative spirit behind Marty Supreme, with Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow among the main cast. The dialogue underscored the film’s momentum as part of an Oscar campaign and the buzz surrounding Safdie’s project as industry observers weigh its potential impact.
