Timothée Chalamet’s press tour for Marty Supreme is attracting almost as much attention as the film itself, with fans and industry observers divided over the actor’s unusually confident tone when promoting the project.
As the film prepares to release nationwide on Christmas Day, Chalamet’s recent interviews have sparked debate over whether his enthusiasm is turning into arrogance.
In recent weeks, the Oscar nominee has made some bold promotional choices closely tied to the energy of the film.
Some moments were widely praised, including a playful parody of an A24 marketing meeting that led to the now-famous orange Marty Supreme airship.
However, his comments during his interview fueled a louder conversation online.
A clip that quickly gained traction featured Chalamet’s appeal Marty Supreme his best performance to date.
He said the film marked his best work after years of what he described as high-level acting, adding: “I don’t want people to take it for granted. I don’t want to take it for granted. It’s really high-level shit.”
The remark divided fans, with some applauding her confidence and others feeling her confidence was overblown.
The conversation intensified after Chalamet’s appearance on Hello Americawhere he talked about the future of film in a way that some interpreted as a speech about the Oscars.
“I want the movie to succeed. I want everything to win,” he said.
“The real truth is that Marty SupremeI’m confident in that by next summer… I’m confident I know what it’s going to be like next summer.
Although he didn’t directly mention the awards, social media quickly filled the void.
Responding to criticism, Chalamet later said IndieWire that the tone of the press tour is intentional and rooted in the spirit of the film itself.
“It’s in Marty’s spirit, and I feel like it’s finally an original film in a time where original films aren’t really released,” he said. “It’s a film about chasing a dream. I’m leaving it on the ground.”
Whether fans like it or question it, the strategy appears to be paying off.
As Variety and other media reports, Marty Supreme opened on just six screens on December 19 and earned $875,000 in its first weekend, delivering the highest per-screen average of the year and setting records for A24.
With strong early numbers and a wider release coming up, Chalamet’s press tour has undeniably put the film in the spotlight.
