Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary has revealed remarkable insights about his co-star Timothée Chalamet’s character during their collaboration on the film ‘Marty Supreme.’ The business mogul turned actor expressed admiration for Chalamet’s ability to maintain normalcy despite achieving extraordinary Hollywood success.
During an exclusive interview at the annual BAFTA Tea event, O’Leary detailed his observations of Chalamet’s professional conduct and personal temperament. The 71-year-old television personality emphasized that the young actor has remained completely unchanged by fame, describing him as ‘very well-grounded’ and ‘a very normal guy’ despite his skyrocketing career.
O’Leary attributed Chalamet’s stability to strong family foundations, revealing he had personally met and spent time with the actor’s mother in New York. ‘He is focused on work… I think that’s a good attribute,’ O’Leary noted. ‘He hasn’t let any of the stardom stuff affect him at all. He’s the same guy I met at the beginning. Eight months later, he’s the same guy.’
The businessman also expressed professional admiration for Chalamet’s dedication to his craft, particularly his method acting approach to portraying Marty Mauser, a ambitious ping-pong player. ‘I certainly saw what a method actor is like. That’s not how I work, but that’s how he works. And I think he was fantastic,’ O’Leary stated.
In ‘Marty Supreme,’ O’Leary made his acting debut as Milton Rockwell, a wealthy New York businessman who develops a complex relationship with Chalamet’s character. The film has generated significant buzz within entertainment circles, with O’Leary’s comments providing unique perspective on one of Hollywood’s most prominent young talents.