Tyler The Creator is known for his innovative music and unique artistic vision, but he’s also been flexing his acting muscles! He recently starred in Josh Safdie’s new film, ‘Marty Supreme,’ and it sounds like he had an absolutely fantastic time on set.
A “Blast” on Set with Hollywood Stars
The film, which hit theaters on December 25th, features Tyler playing Wally, a taxi driver and friend to the titular character, Marty Reisman, portrayed by none other than Timothée Chalamet. Tyler took to Instagram on Monday to share his reflections on the experience, posting a series of behind-the-scenes photos.
In his caption, he expressed his enthusiasm: ‘MARTY SUPREME IN THEATERS NOW, GLUE YOUR EYES OPEN. What a time. Thank you thank you josh. Started shooting this movie same week CHROMAKOPIA came out. What a blast. I love jumping head first into something new. Not being good not being bad just raw newness.’ He urged fans to see it on the big screen, emphasizing the importance of the theatrical experience without couch and phone distractions.
The Star-Studded Cast of ‘Marty Supreme’
‘Marty Supreme’ loosely chronicles the life and career of American table tennis player Marty Reisman. The film boasts an impressive cast, including Timothée Chalamet, Tyler, the Creator, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, Kevin O’Leary, Abel Ferrara, and Fran Drescher.
A Grueling, Yet Rewarding, Filming Process
This wasn’t Tyler’s first time discussing the making of ‘Marty Supreme.’ He previously shared with Apple Music that filming began shortly after the release of his eighth studio album, ‘Chromakopia.’ This demanding schedule meant he got ‘no sleep’ during the process.
It’s for the love of this f*cking game. I’m so used to the warm weather back home that coming here and we shooting upstate and stuff, I got sick, like, from just the instant cold weather. So I’m whooped, bro. And I think my hotel had mold, like, not joking. — Tyler The Creator
Despite the challenges, including battling illness from the cold weather and potential mold in his hotel, Tyler’s passion for diving into new artistic endeavors shines through. He embraces the ‘raw newness’ of exploring different creative territories.
Adding to the film’s promotion, Timothée Chalamet even collaborated with EsDeeKid on a remix of his song ‘4 Raws,’ featuring lyrics that directly reference ‘Marty Supreme.’ It’s clear the entire team is excited about bringing this project to audiences.
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