Ten years ago, the name Timothée Chalamet probably meant something to only a few film enthusiasts. At the time, he had a supporting role in the Showtime series Homeland for eight episodes. However, this was followed by a impressive climb to movies like Interstellar to Call Me by Your Name.
A decade later, Chalamet leads the lavish Dune remake and has equal several notable roles featured in a variety of films. This also includes the latest Luca Guadagnino project Bones and All, which premiered a few days ago in Venice. Now he graces the cover of British Vogue.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s advice to Timothée Chalamet
The portrait deals with Chalamet’s career. Right at the beginning there is an important quote that Leonardo DiCaprio gave the aspiring actor when they first met in 2018: “No hard drugs and no superhero movies.” So far, Chalamet appears to have followed the advice.
You can watch the trailer for Dune here:
Dune – Trailer (German) HD
DiCaprio is one of the few Hollywood stars who draws audiences with just his name. He doesn’t need a franchise behind him, but has become a brand itself. He doesn’t need an Iron Man or Captain America. Because there is a danger that the character will become or already is larger than the actor.
Chalamet is not completely averse to franchise cinema. This is not only made clear by his commitment in Dune, part 2 of which is currently being shot. He will next be seen in Wonka, der die Origin story by Willy Wonka told.
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