Timothée Chalamet ‘Begged’ Veteran Hollywood A-Lister to Star in His Steamy New Movie and ‘Offered Millions’… but Was Forced to Settle for Gwyneth Paltrow Instead
**Timothée Chalamet “Begged” Julia Roberts to Star in His New Movie — But Settled for Gwyneth Paltrow Instead**
*Published Oct. 20, 2025, 4:13 p.m. ET*
Timothée Chalamet, star of *A Complete Unknown*, reportedly “begged” Hollywood superstar Julia Roberts to appear as his love interest in his latest film *Marty Supreme*. However, when Roberts declined, he ultimately settled for Gwyneth Paltrow.
According to RadarOnline.com, the 29-year-old actor was keen on having Julia Roberts, 57, join the cast. The *Pretty Woman* actress, however, had significant reservations about the role, primarily due to the 28-year age gap between herself and Chalamet. In *Marty Supreme*, directed by Josh Safdie, Chalamet plays Marty Mauser, a ping-pong champion.
An insider revealed, “Julia was offered the role. She wanted to work with Timothée, but she turned down the role after reading the script which she loved. She just didn’t think audiences would buy her playing a romantic interest to someone who’s so much younger.”
Efforts were made by the producers, including Chalamet himself, to persuade Roberts. They increased the offer several times, coming close to $20 million. Despite this, Roberts maintained a firm no.
Another source told *The Daily Mail*, “The character on paper was something Julia would do incredibly well, but although she believed in the script and loves Timothée’s work, she didn’t connect with it enough to see herself in the role.” The source added, “From seeing the trailer, she still believes she made the right decision and that Gwyneth is going to crush it.”
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**About *Marty Supreme***
The film *Marty Supreme* is inspired by the life of Marty Reisman, nicknamed “The Needle,” one of the most accomplished American table tennis players of all time. Reisman, a native New Yorker, won nearly two dozen major titles between 1946 and 2002 after starting the sport as a child on the Lower East Side and hustling for money in his early years.
In the movie, Chalamet’s character, Mauser, embarks on an affair with Kay Stone, portrayed by Gwyneth Paltrow. Stone is an old Hollywood star contemplating a return to acting. The film features some steamy love scenes involving Paltrow, 53, and Chalamet.
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**Gwyneth Paltrow’s Return to Acting**
Paltrow had somewhat stepped back from acting before agreeing to star in this partly fictionalized biopic. The actress, married to producer Brad Falchuk, shifted focus to her wellness brand Goop, which she launched in 2008 and grew into an estimated $250 million empire.
Speaking on a panel in 2023, Paltrow said she would “never say never” to returning to the silver screen. “I don’t know what the future will hold,” she said. “If I am not busy running Goop, and if one of my best friends says, ‘please come and do that with us,’ I might consider.”
Sources report that Paltrow was convinced to take the role in *Marty Supreme* after her 20-year-old daughter Apple learned that Chalamet, who is currently dating Kylie Jenner, was not only producing but also starring in the film.
An insider revealed, “Gwyneth signed on to co-star with Timothée thanks to her daughter, who has had a crush on the *Dune* star for years. As soon as Gwyneth told Apple that Timothée is not only a producer but also the lead actor, she pleaded with her mom to accept.”
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*Marty Supreme* is shaping up to be a compelling story of sports, love, and Hollywood, featuring two of the industry’s most talked-about talents.
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