Gwyneth Paltrow Baffled by Timothée Chalamet’s Favourite Blockbuster
During a candid chat for their new film, Timothée Chalamet stuns Gwyneth Paltrow with his latest film pick, sparking a surprising exchange about music, pop culture, and forgotten hits.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Timothée Chalamet recently sat down for a Vogue promo, chatting about their upcoming Safdie brothers project, Marty Supreme. The conversation took an unexpected turn when Chalamet brought up the last film he’d watched—Tron: Legacy. Paltrow’s response was as honest as it gets:
Wow. Never heard of it.
Not exactly what you’d expect, considering Tron: Legacy was a box office juggernaut back in 2010, following up the cult classic from 1982. Chalamet couldn’t help but rave about Daft Punk’s synth-heavy soundtrack, which led the pair to swap music recommendations.
Music Memories and Generational Gaps
The chat soon shifted to music, with Chalamet asking Paltrow about the first album she ever bought. She named The Go-Go’s debut, featuring the hit Our Lips Are Sealed. The Go-Go’s, an all-female American rock group, made waves with their album Beauty and the Beat—the very one Paltrow mentioned. The two had a laugh over Paltrow owning a Michael Jackson record, a moment that highlighted the age difference between them. When Paltrow asked Chalamet about his favourite car singalong, he picked Lady by D’Angelo.
Chalamet also quizzed Paltrow on whether she knew Weyes Blood, an Americana artist who contributed vocals to Marty Supreme. The singer’s involvement in the film’s soundtrack added another layer to their discussion about music and film crossovers.
Inside Marty Supreme: Cast, Crew, and Story
The duo’s new film, Marty Supreme, is an American sports comedy-drama directed by Josh Safdie. Chalamet stars as Marty Mauser, a 1950s New Yorker with big dreams of table tennis glory. The story, loosely inspired by real-life ping-pong champ Marty Reisman, follows Marty’s chaotic pursuit of fame. Paltrow joins a supporting cast that includes Odessa A’zion, Kevin O’Leary, Tyler Okonma (better known as Tyler, the Creator), Abel Ferrara, and Fran Drescher. The film’s creative team features Darius Khondji on cinematography and Daniel Lopatin handling the music. Produced by Central Pictures and distributed by A24, the film is set for a Christmas Day release in the US, with a runtime of around 150 minutes.
The film’s promo run has sparked plenty of chat about music and cinema, not least because of Paltrow’s admission that she’d never heard of Tron: Legacy. Given the recent flop of Tron: Ares, maybe she’s not alone.
Tron: Ares and the Franchise’s Rocky Road
Jared Leto’s turn in Tron: Ares didn’t do the franchise any favours. The film struggled both critically and at the box office, with a reported budget of $220 million and a disappointing $142 million return. Even with a modest target of $160 million, it fell short, leaving a dent in the series’ reputation. This was a far cry from the technical and critical success of Tron: Legacy.
Leto’s casting didn’t help matters, as his approach to method acting has rubbed more than a few in the industry the wrong way. His days as a reliable box office draw seem to be behind him. There’s hope among fans that the franchise can bounce back, and maybe next time, Paltrow will be across it. For now, Tron: Legacy is streaming on Disney+ in Australia, and Marty Supreme is gearing up for its big-screen debut this December.