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From literary temperament to box office superstar: Timoth é e Chalamet’s alternative Hollywood path
Timoth é e Chalamet completely breaks the stereotype of traditional Hollywood male stars in terms of appearance and style. Without strong muscles or relying on showcasing masculine temperament, he closely resembles the image of a literary youth with his slender figure and scholarly aura.
This unique and fresh temperament has made him particularly eye-catching among many muscular men, and he has gained a place in the film and television industry with his niche boutique films. However, this trait was also the reason why he repeatedly failed auditions.
Entering the film industry for the first time, I was repeatedly rejected due to my physique
When Timoth é e first entered the entertainment industry, he was often eliminated from auditions due to his physique issues. The agent suggested that he gain weight to meet market demand.
According to Vanity’s report, he mentioned that during auditions for popular films such as’ The Maze Runner ‘and’ Divergent ‘, he often receives feedback like this:’ Your body shape doesn’t quite fit. ‘. At that time, although the agent did not strongly demand it, he clearly hinted at the need for weight gain
Taking an unusual path: from niche movies to the forefront of Hollywood
Timoth é e did not change to cater to the mainstream, but instead invested in independent films and embarked on his own path.
Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor in “Call Me by Your Name”, he later demonstrated his strength in films such as “Beautiful Boy”, “Lady Bird”, and “Little Women”, and was promoted to a top male star, successfully entering the ranks of commercial blockbusters such as “Dune” and “Wonka”.
He said, ‘Those low budget but distinctive films all stem from the development of the theater, which is where I find rhythm, confidence, and integration into the characters.’
Dune and Wonka broke the $200 million box office mark in just eight months in North America, proving that Timoth é e can still become a box office superstar without conforming to traditional body standards.
Senior’s advice: Be your true self
Despite being limited by his physique when he first debuted, he did not change his original intention. Leonardo DiCaprio’s simple advice pointed him in the right direction.
In 2018, Leonardo warned him not to act in superhero movies and stay away from drugs. This advice became Timoth é e’s compass for carefully choosing roles, making him passionate about participating in films with artistic value and personal style, rather than getting stuck in the superhero universe of Marvel or DC.
Timoth é e Chalamet is no longer defined by a single genre. With his delicate acting skills and sincere expression, he has risen to become a rising star in Hollywood leading new trends, which is precisely why audiences love him.