Adam Driver Rebuffs Lena Dunham Question, James Gray Dings Trump at ‘Paper Tiger’ Press Conference
At the Cannes press conference for 'Paper Tiger', Adam Driver humorously deflected a question about Lena Dunham's memoir. Director James Gray discussed the film's themes, including the complexities of the American Dream. The film, which premiered to positive reviews, explores the relationship between two brothers involved with the Russian mob.
- ▪Adam Driver jokingly commented on his height compared to co-star Miles Teller during the press conference.
- ▪James Gray described 'Paper Tiger' as a love story and a tribute to New York City.
- ▪The film addresses the American Dream and critiques a purely transactional society.
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Home > Creative Content > Movies Adam Driver Rebuffs Lena Dunham Question, James Gray Dings Trump at ‘Paper Tiger’ Press Conference Cannes 2026: Co-star Miles Teller also jokes that working with someone physically bigger than him in Driver was a “challenge” Ben Croll May 17, 2026 @ 8:24 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Miles Teller, James Gray and Adam Driver premiere "Paper Tiger" at Cannes (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP via Getty Images) Miles Teller had no trouble getting into character for James Gray’s new film “Paper Tiger.” In the crime drama, he plays a family man who idolizes his older brother, played by Adam Driver — something that came easily when the two actors met. “Adam’s taller,” Teller joked.
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