Miles Teller, Adam Driver, and Scarlett Johansson Star in James Gray's 'Paper Tiger' Premiering at Cannes
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The film 'Paper Tiger,' starring Miles Teller, Adam Driver, and Scarlett Johansson, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival as a competition entry. Director James Gray and his cast promoted the 1986-set crime story, which is scheduled for a theatrical release later this year. Teller also addressed a past, critical magazine profile from 2015, calling it 'very misrepresenting.'
Facts First
- 'Paper Tiger' premiered at Cannes as a competition entry directed by James Gray.
- The film stars Miles Teller, Adam Driver, and Scarlett Johansson in a story about two brothers and a get-rich scheme involving the Gowanus Canal.
- Miles Teller criticized a 2015 Esquire profile that labeled him 'kind of a dick,' stating it was 'very misrepresenting.'
- Adam Driver attended the premiere at the Lumière Theatre, marking his eighth film to debut at Cannes.
- Neon will release 'Paper Tiger' in theaters later this year.
What Happened
The film 'Paper Tiger' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday at the Lumière Theatre. It is a competition entry directed by James Gray and stars Miles Teller, Adam Driver, and Scarlett Johansson. The actors, including Teller and Driver, attended press rounds and the premiere to promote the film. Miles Teller used the occasion to address a 2015 Esquire profile that labeled him 'kind of a dick,' stating on Twitter/X that the profile was 'very misrepresenting' and that 'Esquire couldn’t be more wrong.' He told IndieWire he has avoided profiles because he believes interviewers can misquote or misrepresent events.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy character-driven crime dramas from acclaimed directors, a new film from James Gray starring a notable cast is likely coming to a theater near you later this year. The film's plot, involving a scheme around the redevelopment of Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal, could offer a gritty, period-specific story. For fans of the actors, this project represents a significant collaboration and a potential highlight of the upcoming release calendar.
What's Next
Neon is scheduled to release 'Paper Tiger' in theaters later this year. The film's reception at Cannes could influence its critical and commercial trajectory. James Gray, who has a new deal at a studio, may see his profile raised further depending on the film's performance.