Timothée Chalamet admits his rejection for major roles due to body type
Timothée Chalamet shared that his aim was first cast in action films like 'Divergent' and 'Maze Runner'
Timothée Chalamet disclosed that one of his early professional setbacks was losing out on significant parts in Action films.
The Dune star revealed in an interview with Rolling Stone that his aim was first cast in action films like Divergent and Maze Runner, but he was continuously turned down because of his body type.
He recalled, “I would always get the same feedback, ‘Oh, you don’t have the right body.’”
The Wonka star added, “I had an agent call me once and say, ‘I’m tired of getting the same feedback. We’re gonna stop submitting you for these bigger projects, because you’re not putting on weight.’ I was trying to put on weight. I couldn’t! I basically couldn’t. My metabolism or whatever the fuck couldn’t do it.”
Chalamet went on to say, “I was knocking on one door that wouldn’t open,”.
“So I went to what I thought was a more humble door, but actually ended up being explosive for me,” the Call Me By Your Name star said.
In the popular Dune franchise directed by Denis Villeneuve, he showcased his extraordinary acting abilities.
Chlamet will play the role of renowned artist Bob Dylan in the December 25 release of A Complete Unknown.
