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Robert Pattinson's Surprise Voice Role in Marty Supreme Revealed

1/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Director Josh Safdie revealed that Robert Pattinson (the actor) voices the umpire in a British Open scene in Marty Supreme, calling it a hidden Easter egg.
Safdie spoke at London's British Film Institute (BFI) Southbank, linking the Easter egg to a Vanity Fair lie detector video.
Pattinson's involvement was spontaneous since he was on set with the right accent.
Pattinson previously starred in Safdie's 2017 Good Time.

History

Historical Context

"Good Time," a 2017 crime thriller directed by Josh and Benny Safdie, stars Robert Pattinson as a desperate criminal. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, competing for the Palme d'Or, and grossed over $2 million in its opening weekend. Its innovative storytelling and critical acclaim reflect the Safdie brothers' growing impact on independent cinema and the evolving nature of film narratives.

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Story summary

Director Josh Safdie revealed that Robert Pattinson (the actor) voices the umpire in a British Open scene in Marty Supreme, calling it a hidden Easter egg.
Safdie spoke at London's British Film Institute (BFI) Southbank, linking the Easter egg to a Vanity Fair lie detector video.
Pattinson's involvement was spontaneous since he was on set with the right accent.
Pattinson previously starred in Safdie's 2017 Good Time.

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