Scarlett Johansson Discusses Adam Driver Paper Tiger Premiere

Scarlett Johansson praises Driver ahead of the Paper Tiger Cannes premiere.

Scarlett Johansson Applauds

Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver are sharing the screen once again in a new crime thriller directed by James Gray. Ahead of the highly anticipated Paper Tiger Cannes premiere, Johansson publicly praised her co-star’s extraordinary talent.

The prominent actors last collaborated seven years ago on the acclaimed divorce drama Marriage Story.

The upcoming feature film centers on two brothers who become dangerously entangled with the Russian mafia while pursuing the American Dream.

The narrative is set in late-1980s New York and focuses on the escalating danger facing the Pearl family. The primary cast includes the following actors and their respective roles:

• Miles Teller as Irwin Pearl, a seemingly happy family man.
• Scarlett Johansson as Hester Pearl, Irwin’s wife.
• Adam Driver as Gary Pearl, Irwin’s brother, who draws the family into the criminal underworld.

During a recent interview, Johansson stated that she would gladly work on every movie with Driver if given the opportunity.

The Paper Tiger Cannes premiere takes place on May 16 and marks the film’s official entry into the competition for the prestigious Palme d’Or. Neon recently secured the North American distribution rights for the cinematic project.

Key Takeaways

• Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver reunite on screen seven years after their roles in Marriage Story.
• The crime thriller follows a family drawn into a dangerous conflict with the Russian mafia.
• The Paper Tiger Cannes premiere takes place on May 16 for the Palme d’Or competition.

Quiz

Question 1. How many years has it been since Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver last co-starred?
A) 3 years
B) 5 years
C) 7 years
D) 10 years

2. Which actor portrays the character Irwin Pearl in the film?
A) Adam Driver
B) Miles Teller
C) James Gray
D) Joaquin Phoenix

3. What criminal organization does the Pearl family become entangled with in the story?
A) The Italian Mafia
B) The Yakuza
C) The Cartel
D) The Russian Mafia