Overview
- Kevin O’Leary says Timothée Chalamet refused a body double for a spanking sequence that required a real paddle after a prop broke and took roughly 40 takes into the early morning.
- Josh Safdie explains the film’s resolution as a pivot toward maturity and accountability, drawing on his experience of marriage and fatherhood.
- A Holocaust-related anecdote depicted in the film is based on a documented account and has been reported as verified by Rolling Stone, according to SlashFilm.
- The movie is playing strongly in theaters with wide critical praise for Chalamet, and it has received three Golden Globe nominations, including Best Actor, alongside growing Oscars buzz.
- Streaming plans have not been announced, though Esquire reports the film is expected to land on HBO Max after its theatrical run under A24’s existing deal.