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 while promoting the project.
As the film prepares for its national release on Christmas Day, Chalamet’s recent interviews have sparked debate about whether his enthusiasm is turning into arrogance.
In recent weeks, the Oscar nominee has leaned into bold promotional decisions closely tied to the film’s energy.
Some moments have been widely praised, including a funny parody of an A24 marketing meeting that led to the now-famous orange Marty Supreme blimp.
However, comments from his interview have fueled a louder conversation online.
A clip that quickly gained traction showed Chalamet calling marty supreme his best performance to date.
He said the film marked his best work after years of what he described as consistent high-level acting, adding, “I don’t want people to take it for granted. I don’t want to take it for granted. This is really high-level shit.”
The comment divided fans, with some applauding his self-confidence and others feeling the confidence was exaggerated.
The conversation intensified after Chalamet appeared on Good morning Americawhere he talked about the future of the film in a way that some interpreted as Oscar talk.
“I want the movie to succeed. I want everything to win,” he said.
“The real truth is that marty supreme“I feel confident to the extent that for next summer… I’m confident in knowing what next summer is going to be like.”
While he didn’t mention the awards directly, social media quickly filled in the blanks.
Responding to the criticism, Chalamet later said IndieWire that the tone of the press tour is intentional and rooted in the spirit of the film itself.
“This is in the spirit of Marty, and I feel like it’s ultimately an original film at a time when original films aren’t really being released,” he said. “It’s a film about the search for a dream. I leave it in the field.”
Whether fans like it or question it, the strategy appears to be paying off.
As Variety and other media report, marty supreme It opened on just six screens on December 19 and grossed $875,000 in its opening weekend, achieving the highest per-screen average of the year and setting records for A24.
With strong opening numbers and a wider release ahead, Chalamet’s headline-generating press tour has certainly put the film in the spotlight.
