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Adam Driver, Miles Teller, and Scarlett Johansson Star in Official Trailer for James Gray's 'Paper Tiger'

SummaryNeon has debuted the official trailer for 'Paper Tiger' written and directed by James GrayThe 1980s crime drama stars Adam Driver Miles Teller and Scarlett Johansson as a family entangled with the Russian mafiaFollowing its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival the film will open the New York Film Festival ahead of its November releaseNeon has released the official trailer for Paper Tiger, an upcoming 1980s crime drama written and directed by James Gray. The film stars Adam Driver, Miles Teller, and Scarlett Johansson in a story centered on family, crime, and the American Dream.Set in 1986 Queens, New York, the plot follows brothers Gary (Driver), an ex-cop, and Isaac (Teller), an engineer. When Gary draws his brother into a scheme that entangles them with the Russian mafia, their family's safety and survival are put at risk. Johansson stars as Isaac's wife, who faces her own turmoil as the scheme unfolds. Gray noted that the narrative draws loose inspiration from his own family's encounter with the Russian mafia in 1980s New York City.The film made its world premiere in competition at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2026, earning a 10-minute standing ovation following its screening. Acquired by Neon prior to its Cannes debut, the project is scheduled to open the New York Film Festival at the end of September.Paper Tiger begins its limited theatrical run on November 13, 2026.Read more at Hypebeast