Overview
- The A24 feature opened in U.S. theaters on Dec. 25 to strong reviews that emphasize its propulsive style and audacious lead performance.
- Co-star Kevin O’Leary says Chalamet declined a stunt double for a paddling scene, underscoring the actor’s on‑set commitment.
- Timothée Chalamet’s Marty Mauser is a loose fictionalization inspired by 1950s table‑tennis star Marty Reisman, with elements drawn from the memoir The Money Player.
- Reviewers note Josh Safdie’s solo direction delivers a tense, character-driven period portrait set across 1950s New York, London and Japan.
- The ensemble features high-profile turns and cameos, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin O’Leary, Tyler, the Creator, Abel Ferrara, David Mamet and Penn Jillette.