O'Leary: Chalamet Insisted on Real Paddling Scene

Kevin O'Leary, a 'Shark Tank' star, shared an intense behind-the-scenes detail from the Oscar-nominated film 'Marty Supreme.' O'Leary described a scene where his character paddles Timothée Chalamet's character for humiliation. The filming, which began in the early morning, was intended to use a stunt performer with a prop paddle. However, the prop failed, leading Chalamet to volunteer his own role and request real paddle hits.

O'Leary recounted Chalamet's insistence on performing the scene himself, wanting to avoid a stunt double immortalizing his posterior. Despite O'Leary's promise to moderate the blows, the director pushed for realism. The scene's raw intensity led to repeated takes, estimated at 30 to 40, and deeply affected the film crew, with some members needing to step away due to the difficult nature of the filming.

During the filming in Tokyo, O'Leary had predicted an Oscar nomination for Chalamet, impressed by his 'unreal energy.' Chalamet later received an Academy Award nomination for best actor on January 22, 2026. O'Leary also reflected on the unique 'chaos' of film sets, contrasting it with the structured world of finance and business.