Timothée Chalamet to Star in Josh Safdie, A24 Movie About Ping Pong Pro Marty Reisman (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comEthan Shanfeld Get ready to rally with Chalamet. Timothée Chalamet is set to star in and produce “Marty Supreme,” an original movie from Josh Safdie and A24.
Sources close to the film say “Marty Supreme” is a fictionalized story, while Variety hears the film is inspired by professional ping pong player Marty Reisman. “Marty Supreme” is written by Safdie and Ronald Bronstein, who produce alongside Eli Bush and Anthony Katagas.
The film reunites Safdie with producer A24, which distributed his last two features, “Uncut Gems” and “Good Time.” A24 confirmed the news in a social media post, writing, “Josh Safdie’s MARTY SUPREME starring @RealChalamet.
Coming soon.” Josh Safdie's MARTY SUPREME starring @RealChalamet. Coming soon pic.twitter.com/9ko3uu0IsC Reisman, who died in 2012, was a table tennis champion who started his career as a hustler in Manhattan, playing for bets and prize money.
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