Get ready to laugh and rethink everything you know about movie promotions, because Timothée Chalamet just turned the art of self-promotion into a hilariously meta masterpiece. With just over a month left until the release of Marty Supreme, a film already buzzing as a top contender for Best Film of 2025, Chalamet is proving he’s not just a talented actor but a marketing genius—or at least, he’s having a blast pretending to be one. But here’s where it gets controversial: is he revolutionizing the promo game, or is he just trolling us all? Let’s dive in.
On November 15, 2025, Chalamet attended a special screening of A24’s Marty Supreme at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, California, as captured by Eric Charbonneau via Getty Images. But it’s not the screening that’s stealing the spotlight—it’s his latest promotional stunt, a bold and self-aware skit that adds a whole new layer to his already unique approach to marketing. Chalamet has been calling Marty Supreme “the best thing I’ve been in,” and he’s clearly putting his money where his mouth is with a promo strategy that’s as creative as it is tongue-in-cheek.
What sets Chalamet apart from his peers is his commitment to treating the Marty rollout like a pop star’s album era, complete with meticulous attention to detail and aesthetic. But in his latest move, he’s not just embracing the hype—he’s poking fun at it. In an 18-minute video uploaded to his social media, Chalamet joins a Zoom call with A24 employees to brainstorm promotional ideas for Marty Supreme. The result? A pitch-perfect satire of corporate meeting culture and celebrity ego, where Chalamet deadpans outrageous suggestions like painting the Statue of Liberty in Marty Supreme orange or dropping ping pong balls from an orange blimp during Tyler, The Creator’s festival performance.
And this is the part most people miss: Chalamet’s delivery is so straight-faced that it’s impossible to tell if he’s serious or just having the time of his life. He even claims his “visual artist” spent six months on a blimp design that looks like a child’s doodle. The A24 reps on the call—whether actors or real employees—play along brilliantly, delivering dry one-liners and struggling to keep a straight face (keep an eye on the two-minute mark for a particularly hilarious moment).
Chalamet’s ability to remix the traditional rollout and then mock himself for doing so is both refreshing and thought-provoking. Is he redefining how we promote films, or is he just masterfully trolling the system? One thing’s for sure: as Marty Supreme enters its final stretch, we can’t wait to see what he does next. Watch the full Zoom sketch below and decide for yourself.
Controversial question for you: Is Timothée Chalamet’s meta approach to promotion genius, or is he taking self-awareness too far? Let us know in the comments—we’re here for the debate!
