Marty Supreme (2025)

"Marty Supreme" is a sports drama, loosely inspired by the life of table tennis champion Marty Reisman, following his journey from a hustler in Manhattan to a champion, with Timothée Chalamet in the lead role. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

• Key Aspects:

  • Hustler-turned-Champion: The film follows Reisman's transformation from a hustler who played for bets to a champion who won 22 major titles. 
  • Manhattan Roots: The story is rooted in the Lower East Side and downtown Manhattan scene, where Reisman was a fixture. 
  • "Fictionalized Original Film": The film is described as a "fictionalized original film" and not a biopic, suggesting a more creative and less factual approach to the story. 

• Cast:

  Timothée Chalamet stars in the lead role, with Gwyneth Paltrow, Fran Drescher, Tyler, the Creator, and Odessa A'zion also appearing in the film. 

• Director:

  Josh Safdie directs the film, marking his directorial return after his critically acclaimed 2019 film "Uncut Gems". 

• Production:

  "Marty Supreme" is produced by A24, and it is reportedly their most expensive film to date, surpassing "Civil War". 

• Inspiration:

  The film is loosely based on the life of Marty Reisman, a table tennis champion known as "The Needle" for his slight build, who started as a hustler in Manhattan and became a fixture in the Lower East Side and downtown Manhattan scene.

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