Get ready, movie buffs, because Timothée Chalamet is about to serve up a whole new kind of drama this Christmas! In the upcoming film Marty Supreme, directed by Josh Safdie, Chalamet dives headfirst into the high-stakes world of 1950s ping pong, and the trailer promises a wild ride. But, is Chalamet becoming the Christmas movie king? Will he follow in the footsteps of actors like Will Smith, who became synonymous with the July 4th blockbuster season?
This isn't just any film; Marty Supreme comes from the mind of Josh Safdie (of Uncut Gems fame), co-written with Ronald Bronstein. Produced by Safdie, Eli Bush, and Anthony Hatagas, the movie is set to hit theaters on December 25, 2025. The trailer, set to the iconic tune of Tears For Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World," shows Chalamet as Marty Mauser chasing his dreams against all odds. The film boasts an impressive cast, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’Zion, Kevin O’Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara (yes, the director himself!), and Fran Drescher.
The official synopsis teases: "An original work set in the world of 1950s ping pong culture, MARTY SUPREME stars Timothée Chalamet as Marty Mauser– a young man with a dream no one respects, who goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness."
And this is the part most people miss... Chalamet's character, Marty Mauser, is inspired by the real-life Marty Reisman. Reisman, who sadly passed away in 2012, was a legend in the ping-pong world. He began his career hustling opponents, and his skills were unmatched. From 1946 to 2002, he racked up 22 major ping pong titles, along with five bronze medals at the World Table Tennis Championships. At the age of 67, Reisman even won the United States National Hardbat Championship, becoming the oldest player to win an open national competition in a racket sport. He was known for his showmanship, wowing crowds with trick shots and flair.
Reisman wasn't just a player; he was a storyteller. He penned his autobiography, The Money Player: The Confessions of America’s Greatest Table Tennis Champion and Hustler, in 1974. A documentary, Fact or Fiction: The Life and Times of a Ping Pong Hustler, followed in 2014.
This project marks Josh Safdie’s first solo directorial feature since 2008’s The Pleasure of Being Robbed.
But here's where it gets controversial... Will this film be a slam dunk for Chalamet, or will it be a miss? What do you think about the casting choices? Let us know in the comments! Are you excited to see Chalamet take on this role?
