The beauty was put off by the 28-year age difference.
57-year-old Julia Roberts did not dare to take on the role of the hot love interest of 29-year-old Timothée Chalamet ("Dune").
On December 25, 2025, a sports drama about a phenomenal ping-pong player titled "Marty the Magnificent" will be released worldwide. The main male role is played by Timothée Chalamet, and the female lead is 53-year-old Gwyneth Paltrow. Although both Timothée and the producers wanted to see Julia Roberts in the film, Chalamet called her many times, trying to persuade her. He made increasingly tempting offers, promising a fee of up to $20,000,000, but Julia was put off by the 28-year age difference between her and her "on-screen lover," and she did not risk accepting the offer.
In contrast, 53-year-old Gwyneth Paltrow unexpectedly agreed. This is surprising considering that the actress has not appeared on the big screen since 2019, when she starred in the superhero film "Avengers: Endgame" and in the series "The Politician." Gwyneth had been focusing all her attention on her wellness product company Goop. It was her 20-year-old daughter Emma, a big fan of Timothée Chalamet, who persuaded her to resume her career.
The main character of the new film, Marty Reisman, is a legendary American table tennis player who made a remarkable journey from amateur to professional. Picking up a paddle at an early age, he quickly became a prominent figure in the sport, standing out with his stunning, electrifying play and unique skills. One by one, he conquered national and international table tennis tournaments, ultimately winning over two dozen awards. Even at 67, he managed to astonish the sports world by becoming the oldest winner of a national tournament.
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