Summary
A semi-pro table tennis player, Josh Bennett, got a role in the film "Marty Supreme" after auditioning via a Zoom call. He played alongside actor Timothée Chalamet in this film about table tennis star Marty Reisman. The film has increased interest in table tennis and is nominated for multiple awards.
Key Facts
- Josh Bennett auditioned for "Marty Supreme" by responding to a casting call and performing a scene over Zoom.
- He played the role of Ted Bailey, a table tennis player, and rehearsed scenes with Timothée Chalamet.
- The film "Marty Supreme" is inspired by the life of table tennis star Marty Reisman and includes real table tennis scenes.
- Timothée Chalamet trained for seven years to prepare for his role in the movie.
- The movie has been nominated for 11 awards, including best film and best screenplay.
- Josh Bennett competed in international table tennis tournaments before joining the film.
- The film features the older style of table tennis played in the 1950s, which is different from the modern game.
- Since the film's release, there has been a noticeable increase in public interest in table tennis.
