Gwyneth Paltrow callsMarty Supremeher first serious acting role in years.Marty Supremeis an upcoming semi-biographical comedy directed by Josh Safdie, half of the now-dissolved directing duo the Safdie Brothers. The film will featureTimothée Chalametas a professional table tennis player named Marty Mauser, who is pursuing greatness.Paltrow will star opposite Chalametin a cast that includes Sandra Bernhard, Fran Drescher, Odessa A’zion, and Tyler the Creator. The film is set for release on December 25.
Speaking withVanity Fair, Paltrow discusses acting inMarty Supreme. The actor notes that she feels thatMarty Supremegave her her first highly dramatic acting role since 2010’sCountry Strong. She also quotes advice from actor and friend Cameron Diaz, who encouraged Paltrow to think about “deepening [her] life.” Safdie also notes that he thinks Paltrow’s “absence from acting has lent a vulnerability to her abilities.” Check out the full quote from Paltrow below:
[Country Strong was the last film that I was] laying it all on the line and accessing a kind of vulnerability. It’s different when you’re reprising anAvengersthing. Cameron Diaz is one of my best friends, sorry to name-drop. [She encouraged me to] think about the richness and the deepening of your life. That’s all material.
What This Means For Marty Supreme & Paltrow
Paltrow Can Step Out Into A New Role
Prior to her role inMarty Supreme,Paltrow took a hiatus from film acting after being inAvengers: Endgamein 2019. Following this gap, her only roles were in the TV seriesThe Politician, 1 episode ofAmerican Horror Stories, a short film, and in an uncredited voice appearance inShe Said. Before that, as she references, her career had been fairly consumed by playingPepper Potts in the MCU. As such,Marty Supremecan be a meaningful way for Paltrow to re-enter the industry after a break.
This return could be positive forMarty Supremeas well, as it will allow fans of the actor to get to see her on screen again. According to early reports, including Paltrow noting in this interview that there is “a lot of sex” in the Safdie film,herMarty Supremerole is far afield from that of her MCU days.This will allow audiences to see a different spin on the actor that is most recognizable for her big blockbuster role, creating a draw to the film while also crafting an opportunity for Paltrow to re-explore the extent of her acting abilities.
Our Take On Gwyneth Paltrow’s Acting Return
Marty Supreme Is A Particularly Exciting Role
Not only is Paltrow returning to acting after a break — much like her fellow actor and friend Diaz did with her part inBack in Action— but she is doing so in a role for a major, potentially award-seeking film. Safdie has been part of some important projects, includingUncut Gems, where he helped direct comedy actor Adam Sandler into a more serious, but no less impressive, role than that he is accustomed to. GivenSafdie’s background, I think it is highly likely that he can help elevate the MCU star’s performance to the next level inMarty Supreme.
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Marty Supreme follows Marty Mauser, a young man driven to pursue his disregarded dream, facing personal and existential challenges in his quest for greatness. Released on August 01, 2025, the film explores Marty’s journey through significant trials and his determination to achieve success.
