Adam Driver and James Gray on Sneaking Out of the ‘Paper Tiger’ Cannes Premiere and How Hollywood Abuses Artists: ‘The System Is Designed to Humiliate You’
Adam Driver and director James Gray discussed their experiences at the Cannes Film Festival, particularly during the premiere of their film 'Paper Tiger.' Driver revealed his habit of sneaking out during screenings to avoid watching himself on screen. The film has received positive reviews, with critics praising Driver's performance and Gray's direction.
- ▪Adam Driver attended the Cannes premiere of 'Paper Tiger' but left his seat during the film.
- ▪He has a routine for sneaking out to avoid watching himself on screen.
- ▪The film has been well-received, with some critics calling it Driver's best performance.
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Home Film News May 19, 2026 5:16am PT Adam Driver and James Gray on Sneaking Out of the ‘Paper Tiger’ Cannes Premiere and How Hollywood Abuses Artists: ‘The System Is Designed to Humiliate You’ By Brent Lang Plus Icon Brent Lang Executive Editor BrentALang Latest Adam Driver and James Gray on Sneaking Out of the ‘Paper Tiger’ Cannes Premiere and How Hollywood Abuses Artists: ‘The System Is Designed to Humiliate You’ 19 seconds ago Cannes 2026 Takeaways: Hollywood Stayed Home, AI Came Out of the Closet and ‘Club Kid’ Director Jordan Firstman Made a $17 Million Splash 5 hours ago Samuel L.
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