James Gray's Paper Tiger Oscar Campaign Plan Set by Neon
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- James Gray’s crime-thriller Paper Tiger, starring Miles Teller, Adam Driver, and Scarlett Johansson, will receive a full awards campaign this fall from distributor Neon, targeting major acting categories for the trio.
- The film, semi-autobiographical and made on a $15 million budget, premiered at Cannes to strong reviews and will open the New York Film Festival, followed by screenings at multiple fall festivals and a U.S. theatrical release in November.
- Neon aims to break Gray’s history of limited awards recognition despite critical acclaim, promoting Paper Tiger for categories including Best Picture, Director, Original Screenplay, and various technical awards.
- The campaign highlights Teller for Best Actor, Driver for Best Supporting Actor, and Johansson for Best Supporting Actress, ending speculation about their awards positioning.
- Paper Tiger’s festival run includes special honors for Gray, and the film’s premiere will feature a conversation moderated by Martin Scorsese, underscoring its prestige and awards ambitions.
