Tyler, The Creator recently opened up about his experience working on Josh Safdie’s latest film, Marty Supreme, which premiered in theaters on December 25. He took on the role of Wally, a charismatic taxi driver and close friend of the film’s main character, played by Timothée Chalamet. Tyler reflected on his journey with the project in a heartfelt Instagram post on Monday.
A Glimpse Behind the Scenes
In his post, Tyler, The Creator shared several candid photos from the set, featuring Chalamet, director Safdie, and other members of the cast. The caption read:
“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. Go see it on the big screen, don’t save this watch for a couch and phone distractions, go outside. Big love to the whole team sht big silly. Wally.”*
His post perfectly captures the excitement and energy he brought to the set, showing fans a more personal side of the creative process.
The Story of Marty Supreme
Marty Supreme loosely chronicles the life and career of American table tennis legend Marty Reisman. Alongside Tyler and Chalamet, the star-studded cast includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, Kevin O’Leary, Abel Ferrara, and Fran Drescher. The film blends humor, drama, and sports nostalgia, making it a unique cinematic experience.
Balancing Music and Film
This Instagram post isn’t Tyler’s first public reflection on Marty Supreme. In a recent interview with Apple Music, he revealed that filming began shortly after the release of his eighth studio album, Chromakopia, which meant very little sleep for the artist.
“It’s for the love of this fcking 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 explained, as reported by Complex.
Promotional Moves and Music Tie-Ins
Earlier this month, Timothée Chalamet also promoted Marty Supreme by collaborating with EsDeeKid on a remix of his hit track, “4 Raws.” The lyrics nod to the film’s title:
“Since 2017, I’m livin’ the dream / Gettin’ the cream, I’m livin’ on theme / Doin’ ’em things, It’s Marty Supreme.”
The film is already generating buzz thanks to both the performances and the behind-the-scenes energy shared by Tyler, The Creator, giving audiences multiple reasons to catch it on the big screen.
