Timothée Chalamet’s Marty Supreme Sparks Tom Cruise Comparisons

Timothée Chalamet’s tireless promotional campaign for Marty Supreme has certainly not gone unnoticed, with the film’s impressive opening numbers reflecting the buzz. Among those lauding Chalamet’s performance is Rob Liefeld, the creator of Deadpool, who has gone so far as to liken Chalamet’s turn in Marty Supreme to Tom Cruise’s breakout in The Color of Money.

Liefeld took to X to share his thoughts, drawing a direct line between Chalamet’s work and Cruise’s celebrated role in the Martin Scorsese classic. 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 is widely recognised as one of the most prominent talents of his generation, the suggestion that he could follow in Cruise’s footsteps is quite the statement. Still, considering the trajectory of his career so far, Liefeld’s comparison is not without merit.

Charting a Path to Stardom

Although Tom Cruise is now synonymous with high-octane action, particularly through the Mission: Impossible franchise, his early years were marked by collaborations with acclaimed directors and a string of box office successes. Chalamet, in a similar vein, has built his reputation through a series of notable roles and partnerships with respected filmmakers.

In this context, Liefeld’s view of Marty Supreme as a pivotal moment for Chalamet seems apt. The Colour of Money was a turning point for Cruise, earning him critical acclaim and setting the stage for later achievements such as Rain Man and Born on the Fourth of July. With Oscar speculation swirling around Marty Supreme, Chalamet may well be on a comparable path.

A glance at the film’s credentials only strengthens this impression. Directed by Josh Safdie and featuring a cast that includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, Kevin O’Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara, and Fran Drescher, Marty Supreme currently boasts an 8.3/10 rating on IMDb and a 95% score on the Tomatometer, with a runtime of 150 minutes.

Box Office Momentum and Critical Acclaim

Much like Christy and The Smashing Machine, Marty Supreme has relied heavily on its leading man’s appeal to draw audiences. While such a strategy can be risky, Chalamet has once again demonstrated his ability to attract viewers, reinforcing the notion that he is a major star in the making.

Following a limited release that delivered the highest per-screen average last week, the film is now projected to earn between $26 and $27 million over its four-day opening weekend, far surpassing initial estimates of $12 million. This strong performance comes despite stiff competition from some of the year’s biggest releases, including Avatar 3.

With both critical and commercial success, Marty Supreme appears set to become another significant milestone in Chalamet’s career. The film is currently screening in cinemas across the United States.