Léa Bitton
02/13/2024 at 6:41 p.m., Updated on 02/13/2024 at 6:41 p.m. Article reserved for subscribers
With each of his appearances, Timothée Chalamet provokes hysteria. Isn’t that how we recognize a star?
The first fans gathered at 3 a.m. in front of the Grand Rex. Some crossed borders by car. Others came from Mexico and South Korea to meet their idol. After sixteen hours of waiting, Timothée Chalamet arrived in front of the legendary Parisian cinema, instantly electrifying the red carpet with his presence.
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The Franco-American actor is in Paris for the premiere of “Dune 2”, the new film by Denis Villeneuve in which he plays the main role. For its release, the boyfriend of Kylie Jenner chose Givenchy. The French house designed a black wool jacket with notched lapels in 180 hours and matching pants in 100 hours. An impressive silver metal bib, custom-made, completed her outfit. After all, why settle for a simple white shirt when you can choose a piece of armor? His look was accessorized with a Cartier watch and ring, of which he has been an ambassador for more than two years.
A press conference with a stick
After taking the time to sign hundreds of autographs and posing in as many selfies, Timothée Chalamet joined the rest of the cast on the photocall: Austin Butler (the Elvis of Baz Luhrmann), Zendaya (the brilliant protagonist of the series “Euphoria”), Léa Seydoux (the most American of French women), Josh Brolin, Souheila Yacoub, Rebecca Ferguson and Stellan Skarsgård. While some fans screamed “AUSTIIIIIIIN” until their vocal cords broke, others waved scarves in the colors of AS Saint-Etienne, Timothée’s beloved football team. Anything is good to attract his attention!
Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler in Paris on February 12, 2024. Bestimage / © Olivier Borde
The next day, the entire team met at the Bristol for a 29-minute press conference (60 seconds less than the time initially announced). Joe Hume moderated the exchange with the celebrities since no journalist is allowed to speak “in order to save time”.
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Timothée Chalamet, 28, answered his first question in French. Enough to automatically seduce your audience. The young actor said his friendship with Zendaya helped him make the intimate scenes between their characters “less strange.” Explanations confirmed by Tom Holland’s companion who agreed with his statements with a tender pout. At the exit, the same fans as the day before besieged the Parisian palace. Everyone hopes to see their Timothée one last time… before seeing him at the cinema on February 28.