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Timothée Chalamet, the Oscar-nominated star of Dune and Call Me By Your Name, isn’t following Hollywood’s TV gold rush. In a rare unfiltered interview, the actor doubled down on his love for film, confessed his Oscar heartbreak, and fired back at critics who call him “overhyped.” Here’s what he revealed.
Why Timothée Chalamet Won’t Do TV
Despite A-listers flocking to streaming, Chalamet insists TV isn’t on his radar. “I love the craft of filmmaking—the patience, the scale, the way stories unfold on the big screen,” he said. “TV isn’t for me right now. Maybe never.”
His stance mirrors his old-school inspirations: “I grew up idolizing Brando and Pacino—people who defined themselves through film. That’s the legacy I want to chase.”
The Oscar Loss That Still Stings
At 22, Chalamet became the third-youngest Best Actor nominee for Call Me By Your Name (2018). Losing to Gary Oldman (Darkest Hour) hit harder than he admitted.
“Of course I was disappointed,” he said. “You pour your soul into a role, and when it doesn’t happen, it’s tough. But losing taught me awards aren’t the only validation—audience love matters more.”
Though Wonka (2023) was a box-office juggernaut, it didn’t earn him another nomination. Still, Chalamet’s response is pragmatic: “It’ll happen when it happens. Or it won’t. Either way, I’m not stopping.”
Clapping Back at Critics: ‘Say Whatever the F—’
Detractors call Chalamet a “try-hard” or accuse him of chasing fame. His reply? A defiant laugh.
“People can call me a try-hard. They can say whatever the f—,” he shrugged. “I’m here to act. If I cared about every opinion, I’d go crazy.”
Dune director Denis Villeneuve praised his focus: “He’s not chasing trends—he’s chasing greatness.”
What’s Next for Chalamet?
With Dune: Part Two’s success and his Bob Dylan biopic (A Complete Unknown) upcoming, Chalamet stays selective: “I want roles that challenge me—even scare me.”
Final Takeaway:
Chalamet’s refusal to conform—whether to TV trends or critics—proves he’s playing the long game. Oscars or not, his impact on cinema is already undeniable.
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