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Timothée Chalamet on Marty Supreme, his movie idols and "being an idiot in your early 20s"

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Timothée Chalamet joins BBC Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb to talk about his new movie, Marty Supreme. He discusses the craziest place he practiced ping-pong, working with Uncut Gems director Josh Safdie, and how he relates to the character of Marty. Plus, he reveals his passion for cinema, and the privilege of following in the footsteps of his movie idols Leonardo DiCaprio, Joaquin Phoenix and the late Heath Ledger.

00:00 Intro and the Marty Supreme jacket
00:36 Marty's energy: is this Timothée Chalamet's most exhausting movie?
01:40 Contact lenses, glasses and ping-pong practice
03:14 Killer Marty lines and being an idiot in your early 20s
05:34 Marty's confidence and Timothée Chalamet being wired
07:00 Related to Uncut Gems and Interstellar
07:54 A24's biggest film, the sweet spot as an actor
08:30 Timothée Chalamet's love for cinema: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joaquin Phoenix and Heath Ledger
10:28 Timothée Chalamet's work ethic
11:18 Josh Safdie's director's notes for Timothée Chalamet, referencing his Xbox Controller mods
12:55 Inspired by The Hustler and The Color of Money
14'09 Memorable fan interaction

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20 Comments

@bbcradio1 Creator 9 months ago Pinned

See more of Timothée giving us his unpopular opinions in his slightly unhinged interview with Greg James here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3Lu7IE0V-0

@jkellss 9 months ago

I love that he never gives superficial answers. You can say whatever you want but he puts passion into everything he does. He’s true to himself and to what he believes and that’s why people react to him so intensely whether with hate or love. That kind of authenticity is rare and it’s a clear sign he’s on the path to real success and greatness.

@farteryx 9 months ago

damn, this was one of his best interviews for this movie so far

@du_vee 9 months ago

nice little rob reiner nod there :)

@blankies6548 9 months ago

the way you can see how timmy looks forward to THIS interview every movie press tour, always the best conversations between these two

@musachi5999 9 months ago (edited)

I love how much Chalomet has to say about anything he is asked, he’ll cover each facet and go so much further than you expect, I feel for the guy when he isn’t given the time to express himself and give the full answer he wants to give.

@user-py6ix4pe1z 9 months ago

I really like Ali Plumb's interviews and Timothee actually appreciates his questions because they're good. They're not run of the mill, they're interesting, and they treat the interviewee respectfully and intelligently. Thanks Ali Plumb and always thanks to Timmy Tim!

@robertharris2139 9 months ago

This is the interview we needed! Ali always kills it!

@TheLegendaryMovieCritic 9 months ago

Timothée Chalamet deserves an Oscar for his phenomenal performance in Marty Supreme!

@michaellewis5836 9 months ago

This movie is in the same vein as Gatsby, Aviator, Goodfellas, Uncut Gems, Wolf of WallSt, Catch Me If You Can. Ego and ambition at the centre of the character who goes on a wild journey through the during of the movie.

@TheLordOfCatan 9 months ago

It would take an actor like Timothy to sell a ping pong movie. Well done

@finq918 9 months ago

This is a good ass interview. He gives such thought out answers

@johnm.castillo3163 8 months ago (edited)

Timmy has a movie-biz brain. Its enlightening just listening to him talk about the history and systems and experiences. One of those artists that will make a big impact in the post covid cinema era. He gets it! Hope he doesn't bleed into the shady part of hollywood

@priyanshuranjan7277 9 months ago

Timmy is one of the best actors of this gen and I beleive in him, can't wait for Marty Supreme ❤

@theuniverseconspires4me 9 months ago (edited)

Just left the theater after not seeing a movie in one since pre-COVID..I developed a bit of a fear due to modern day craziness but knew that was how this movie was meant to be experienced. I was completely blown away by Timothee's performance and love his thoughtful answers throughout this interview. He really is becoming one of our generations greats.

@MarkCrespo-m2c 9 months ago

Timothee Chalamet is a national treasure of Hollywood ❤

@Amaemaerae 9 months ago

The thumbs up to corporate partners was gold. I really always appreciate Ali‘s questions and I think the artists do as well. I really think that Timmy is very very smart. The marketing loan really shows that he has a great sensibility for different generations and what they want. I really hope that even though it is sort of a bit that it tracks well with the community so that this does well in Oscars too It really feels like he’s trying to forge his own path. I’m so excited for this movie.