Timothée Chalamet recently shared a serious behind-the-scenes moment from the set of his upcoming movie Marty Supreme. He spoke about this incident during a Q&A event in New York, where he appeared alongside Robert Downey Jr.. The moment was later reported by People, which covered the full discussion.
Timothée Chalamet explained that the scene was filmed in a motel setting and included many background actors who were not professional performers. He said he enjoys working with non-actors because their reactions often feel real and natural. However, this time, things took an unexpected turn.
During the scene, Timothée needed one background actor to show anger and tension. To get the right reaction, he leaned into the performance and tried multiple takes. At first, he thought his effort was not working because the man stayed calm.
After another take, the background actor quietly warned Timothée not to push him further. The man explained that he had spent many years in prison and did not want to be made angry. Timothée said the comment shocked and scared him for a moment.
He later spoke to director Josh Safdie about the situation. Even though the moment felt intense, everything stayed professional, and filming continued without any problems.
In Marty Supreme, Timothée plays Marty Mauser, a character chasing his dream of becoming a table tennis champion. The film is inspired by the real-life player Marty Reisman, but the story is fictional.
The movie has already earned Timothée Chalamet strong award buzz, and his performance is being praised. This story shows how unplanned moments can happen on set, especially when real emotions mix with acting.