Josh Safdie, iconic filmmaker behind good time, returned to directing with Marty Supreme after feeling completely “burned out”.
After the long and intense manufacturing process Uncut gems, the 41-year-old director thought of quitting films and becoming an architect.
Josh said the experience left him feeling empty and made him rethink his life, which eventually led to marriage and having a child.
His next project, Marty Supreme, gave him a fresh start and a new sense of purpose as the film tells the story of Marty Mauser, a 1950s table tennis player and hustler, played by Hollywood icon Timothée Chalamet.
In the story, Marty dreams of leaving his Lower East Side neighborhood and sharing ping pong with the world, even though it causes trouble for those around him.
However, Josh first met Timothée years before and was instantly drawn to his energy and unique misfit quality, making him the perfect fit for the role.
The Dune actor trained intensely, even setting up a table tennis table in his apartment to master every move.
Josh Safdie worked with a few actors and new faces including Gwyneth Paltrow, Tyler the Creator, Fran Drescher and Odessa A’zion.
