Mark Molloy, Timothée Chalamet Workshopped World Cup Epic From Actor’s Couch

Little Black Book: Mark Molloy discusses directing adidas’ “Backyard Legends,” a 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign that turns the neighborhood soccer game into legend. In conversation with Tom Loudon, he reflects on the campaign’s evolution from a short-form spot to a five-minute film, his collaboration with Timothée Chalamet, and the cinematic ambition behind the work.

Mark Molloy, Timothée Chalamet Workshopped World Cup Epic From Actor’s Couch

May 15,
2026

Mark Molloy Directs Adidas’ World Cup Campaign With Timothée Chalamet and a Host of Soccer Greats

Little Black Book: Mark Molloy discusses directing adidas’ “Backyard Legends,” a 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign that turns the neighborhood soccer game into legend. In conversation with Tom Loudon, he reflects on the campaign’s evolution from a short-form spot to a five-minute film, his collaboration with Timothée Chalamet, and the cinematic ambition behind the work.

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