Timothee Chalamet has revealed that he spent nearly seven years preparing for his role in the sports drama Marty Supreme. The 29-year-old actor portrays a professional table tennis player and said he began training soon after being approached about the project in 2018, using spare time over several years to develop his skills.
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Speaking to the BBC, Chalamet explained that he trained consistently whenever possible, even while working on other films. He stressed the importance of authenticity, noting that audiences familiar with the sport would expect the on-screen performances to look convincing.
The actor compared the responsibility of the role to his portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown. In both cases, he said, the challenge lay in satisfying knowledgeable fans, whether they were music lovers or table tennis enthusiasts, by ensuring every detail appeared credible.
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Reflecting on his career more broadly, Chalamet said he feels fortunate to work on projects he genuinely cares about. He added that learning demanding skills, such as playing the guitar or mastering table tennis, is a small price to pay for the opportunities he continues to receive.
