Adam Driver once again proved he is one of Hollywood's biggest names by promoting Neon’s highly anticipated gangster thriller "Paper Tiger" at the 79th Cannes Film Festival this year. In the film, Driver shares the screen with writer-director James Gray and co-star Miles Teller, and had the opportunity to discuss the filmmaking process with Alex Noyer from You Know Films at the Fantastic Pavilion. This conversation covers a wide range of topics, from period-appropriate costumes to capturing moments of the era on film.

In "Paper Tiger", two brothers, Gary (Driver) and Irwin (Teller), find themselves caught in a dangerous scheme while pursuing the American Dream. Their ties to the Russian mafia weaken their family bonds, forcing them to confront life-altering consequences. This complex dynamic forms the foundation of the film and offers viewers a profound drama.

While discussing how his character Gary balances being a former cop, a brother, and an entrepreneur, Driver emphasized the significance of James Gray’s screenplay in this process. Gray's mastery in reflecting the characters' inner conflicts and family dynamics is also mirrored in Driver's performance. He also expressed how special it was for him to reunite with Scarlett Johansson in the film.

You can find the full conversation in the video above or in the transcript below. Driver shares his thoughts on the challenges of sharing the stage with Teller and how Gray brought the atmosphere of 1980s New York to life. "Paper Tiger" stands out not only as a crime story but also as a thought-provoking work on family, loyalty, and the dark side of the American Dream.