James Gray Says 'Two Lovers' Was First Film to Match His Vision
Speaking at a London Film Festival career Q&A, the director said the 2008 drama was his first successful feature and cost around $9.5 million.
James Gray told a London Film Festival audience that Two Lovers was the first film in which he successfully executed his artistic vision. The director made the comment during a career Q&A on October 10, 2026, according to Deadline.
A clip from Two Lovers was shown to the audience during the event. Gray said the film cost around $9.5 million.
Gray was at the festival with his latest feature, Paper Tiger. Two Lovers, released in 2008, was his fourth feature and starred Joaquin Phoenix and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Paper Tiger screened at the London Film Festival the night before the Q&A. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May and stars Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller, and is set in 1986 Queens, NY.
Neon will release Paper Tiger theatrically on November 13.
Quick answers
When does Paper Tiger come out in theaters?
Neon will release Paper Tiger theatrically on November 13.
What did James Gray say about Two Lovers at the London Film Festival?
He said it was the first film where he successfully executed his artistic vision. He also said it cost around $9.5 million.
Who stars in Paper Tiger?
Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller star in the film, which is set in 1986 Queens, NY.