Miles Teller Disciplines On-Screen Son in Film

Miles Teller recently recounted a surprising on-set incident from James Gray's crime drama, "Paper Tiger." The actor, who typically portrays younger characters, found himself playing the father of two teenage boys in the film. On the first day of shooting, Teller admitted to becoming "kind of pissed" at one of the young actors for his behavior.

Teller explained that he reacted as a concerned father figure, even suggesting taking the actor aside for a talk. The dynamic led to a humorous exchange where the teen replied, "Well, I learned it from you, Dad." The film, "Paper Tiger," centers on an engineer who gets entangled with the Russian Mafia in 1980s New York City after a shady business deal.

Director James Gray drew heavily from his personal experiences growing up in Queens during that era. The narrative explores how the rise of RICO laws affected organized crime and how his father and uncle became involved in developing an area along the Gowanus Canal. "Paper Tiger" is scheduled for release in theaters on November 13th.