Miles Teller Discusses 'Paper Tiger' and Career Journey in Cannes Interview
By
Anne Thompson
Sesame, salt, and substance. A flagship bake.
Summary
Miles Teller discusses his role in James Gray's 'Paper Tiger' and reflects on his career trajectory, from his breakout debut in 'Rabbit Hole' to acclaimed performances in 'Whiplash' and 'The Spectacular Now,' as well as blockbuster roles in 'Divergent,' 'The Fantastic Four,' and 'Top Gun: Maverick.' The interview covers his experience working with auteur directors and his evolution as an actor in the industry.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledAn actor who started at 22, Miles Teller earned rave reviews out of the gate for his debut performance in 'Rabbit Hole.'
Holding his own opposite Tom Cruise in the blockbuster 'Top Gun: Maverick' pushed him into the limelight.
He has worked steadily ever since, with everything from auteur fare like 'Whiplash' and studio franchises such as 'Divergent' and 'The Fantastic Four' to his name.
You might also wanna read
James Gray on 'Paper Tiger': Autobiographical Crime Thriller Marks Return to Intimate Filmmaking
An interview/profile of filmmaker James Gray discussing his new film 'Paper Tiger', a crime thriller set in New York. Gray gets candid about
Rolling Stone·10d ago
Miles Teller Says 2015 Esquire Profile Was 'Mishandled,' Led Him to Avoid Written Interviews for a Decade
Miles Teller revealed at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival that a 2015 Esquire profile, which opened with the journalist questioning whether Tel
Rolling Stone·12d ago