Timothée Chalamet Draws Tom Cruise Comparisons After Marty Supreme

Timothée Chalamet’s non-stop promo run for Marty Supreme has been hard to miss, and the buzz is showing up in the film’s strong opening numbers. Among those singing his praises is Rob Liefeld, the bloke behind Deadpool, who’s gone so far as to liken Chalamet’s performance to a young Tom Cruise.

Liefeld took to social media to share his thoughts, drawing a direct line between Chalamet’s work in Marty Supreme and Cruise’s breakout role in The Color of Money, directed by Martin Scorsese. In his words:

I can’t stop thinking about Timothy Chalamet’s performance in Marty Supreme. Feels so much like him channeling Tom Cruise in The Color Of Money. He makes it his own, but really takes me back to what was a revelatory role for Tom.

Chalamet is the next Cruise. Never been more…

While Chalamet’s star has been on the rise for a while, being called the next Cruise is a big call. Still, looking at his career so far, Liefeld’s take isn’t without merit.

Following in Famous Footsteps

These days, most punters know Cruise for his action-packed turns in Mission: Impossible, but early on, he made his name working with top directors and racking up box office hits. Chalamet’s career has followed a similar path, with a string of acclaimed roles and collaborations with respected filmmakers.

Liefeld’s claim that Marty Supreme marks a turning point for Chalamet isn’t far off. The Color of Money gave Cruise a new level of respect in the industry, setting him up for later successes like Rain Man and Born on the Fourth of July. With Oscar talk swirling around Marty Supreme, Chalamet could be on a similar trajectory.

Here’s a quick look at the film’s key details:

Film: Marty Supreme
Director: Josh Safdie
Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, Kevin O’Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara, Fran Drescher
IMDb: 8.3/10
Tomatometer: 95% (so far)
Runtime: 150 minutes

Box Office Success and Chalamet’s Star Power

Much like Christy and The Smashing Machine, Marty Supreme was banking on its lead to pull in crowds. It could’ve easily gone pear-shaped, but Chalamet’s proven once again he’s a reliable drawcard, adding weight to the idea he’s the next big thing in film.

After nabbing the highest per-screen average from its limited release last week, the film is now on track to bring in $26-27 million over its four-day opening weekend, smashing early estimates of $12 million. Not bad, considering the stiff competition from major releases like Avatar 3.

With strong reviews and impressive box office numbers, Marty Supreme looks set to be another win for Chalamet. Locals and critics alike seem keen, and the film’s run in cinemas is just getting started.

Marty Supreme is currently screening in cinemas across the US.