Peter Gabriel has expressed his delight at director Josh Safdie's decision to feature his 1982 track 'I Have The Touch' on the soundtrack of the upcoming film Marty Supreme. The musician highlighted his personal affinity for table tennis in his message. The movie, starring Timothée Chalamet, centers on a ping-pong prodigy and has garnered strong critical praise.
Peter Gabriel, the former Genesis frontman, recently shared his appreciation for being part of the soundtrack for Marty Supreme, Josh Safdie's new comedy-drama. In a post on his website, Gabriel wrote: “I was delighted that ‘I Have The Touch’ was chosen for the soundtrack of Marty Supreme.” The song, from his fourth solo album released in 1982, appears in the film despite its 1950s setting, alongside other anachronistic tracks by artists such as Tears For Fears, New Order, and Public Image Ltd.
Gabriel added a lighthearted note: “The song is rarely asked out for a dance and I have always loved table tennis.” He concluded: “Now there seems to be a real buzz about the film. Thank you to the director Josh Safdie!” This inclusion ties into the movie's theme, as Marty Supreme follows American table tennis prodigy Marty Mauser, a character inspired by real-life champion Marty Reisman. The film stars Timothée Chalamet in the lead role, with co-stars including Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, and Kevin O’Leary.
Set for release in UK cinemas on Boxing Day, December 26, 2025, the A24 production has already received acclaim. NME awarded it five stars, with reviewer Jordan Bassett praising its energy: “The direction is so frenetic that it somehow makes table tennis even more thrilling than the rubber-burning race scenes in F1, while there are at least three jaw-dropping set-pieces that Safdie lands on you like gleefully delivered trick shots.” Bassett further described it as “a story about living a great life, however you may define that... a cynicism-free zone where... people love each other so much it makes your heart feel like it’s about to burst. Talk about a smash.”
Chalamet's promotional efforts have included a collaboration with UK rapper EsDeeKid, which addressed rumors linking the actor to an anonymous musician identity. Separately, Gabriel's WOMAD Festival has announced a 2026 edition in Glasgow, complementing its July event in Wiltshire.
