After making an impressive screen appearance in Marty Supreme alongside Timothée Chalamet, Tyler, the Creator seems to have already set his sights on his next cinematic ambition: working with Greek auteur Yorgos Lanthimos.
In a recent interview with Australia’s Triple J, the award-winning rapper, producer, and creative force revealed his deep admiration for Lanthimos, calling the director a “god” of filmmaking and suggesting that all it would take to spark a collaboration is a single phone call.
Tyler also shared that the two met in person about two years ago, when he told the director he would happily appear in any of his films—even as an extra. “I’d play someone walking behind the main character,” he joked, underscoring his eagerness to be involved in any capacity.
Tyler’s connection to cinema began to take shape during the filming of Marty Supreme, where he gained firsthand experience of the discipline and demands of movie production. Yet his admiration for Lanthimos stretches back even further. Years ago, Tyler titled one of his songs “Dogtooth,” inspired by the Greek filmmaker’s breakout film, signaling a long-standing creative influence.
Today, Tyler, the Creator stands as one of pop culture’s most versatile artists, far removed from the “cult” tag of his early career. With multiple Grammy nominations, chart-topping albums, and sold-out global tours, he continues to push musical boundaries, earning major industry recognition, including Apple Music’s Artist of the Year title in 2025.
His influence stretches beyond music: from leading Odd Future and co-creating Loiter Squad to launching Golf Wang and building Camp Flog Gnaw into a sold-out global festival. As he recently told fans, the past year has been transformative—made possible by the supporters who’ve been with him since the beginning.
A collaboration with Lanthimos seems almost inevitable. The Greek director’s cinematic language—marked by dark humor, surrealism, and emotionally detached performances—aligns strikingly well with Tyler’s own artistic universe, built on unpredictability, originality, and fearless self-expression.
