Timothée Chalamet on Acting, Dealing with Fame, and the Future of Film | On Acting

Actor Timothée Chalamet (The King, Call Me By Your Name) talks acting, dealing with sudden popularity, the future of film, and more!
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[@baftaguru]

What's your favourite Timothée Chalamet film?

[@themarshmallowconnoisseur41]

It’s a tie between Dune and the French Dispatch

[@taylorverona]

Literally anything he is in

[@dawnchristensen7492]

He hasn't made it yet.🥂🎶😉

[@tinuriel2552]

Definitly: Call me by your name! 🤩 (though I do like all of his performances )

[@Daevalys]

My Beautiful Boy ! It's a really great and emotional film

[@floresgraphics8468]

the shy boy act attracted the stanners but this dudes articulate af

[@lia-ts2hx]

Flores Graphics i don’t think the shyness is an act like he can articulate better here cause he isn’t surrounded by a huge crowd

[@cheminem]

@@lia-ts2hx i think it is, ive seen videos of him being really confident under pressure

[@loveharrydaily]

Flores Graphics he doesn’t act shy, he just said that promoting movies on late night shows is weird to him. Something like he knows the audience can see right through him. He’s been saying that since the beginning.

[@raerivers]

@Tom Butt: As an actor, it’s completely different when you’re acting, you put yourself in the shoes of a different person so shyness doesn’t come into it unless you literally struggle with stage fright. It’s almost ‘hiding’ behind a persona, you’re not yourself so it’s not as scary.

[@raerivers]

@Chem: Whenever Timmy starts describing the movie he’s promoting, he speaks very clearly because he’s extremely passionate about it and has said about how it’s his job to promote it so he’s serious and careful about it. Timothee is very well educated and has quite an advanced vocabulary, so that has nothing to do with being shy or not. He just shifts and stutters and looks down at his feet a lot, he’s still extremely nervous but is slowly getting used to it, doesn’t mean it was all fake.

[@KhunDet]

Can't wait till his name will be announe as Oscar winner

[@lindawetzel2763]

Shouldn't be long until that happens. Although he should have gotten at least a nomination for "Beautiful Boy." What has happened to the Academy???

[@jo_jo-dt9sl]

Agreed! I was shocked he didn't get an Oscar for that one, let alone be nominated

[@bigsexygoat8]

@@lindawetzel2763 he would have been the third choose for best actor in 2017

[@linnaeusshecut3959]

@@lindawetzel2763 Studios have to "lobby" the Academy. It often comes down to money and/or religious/political influence. Why didn't "Brokeback Mountain" get the best picture award?

[@amna1939]

mark my word he will win oscar one day

[@parxfilms2548]

How is this boy only 24. He has so much knowledge and wisdom to share about his craft.

[@pbcat16]

He is more than just his striking good looks. I genuinely hope fame doesn't destroy him

[@parxfilms2548]

pbcat16 i doubt it. he seems to have a bright future

[@serenitybeats1677]

@@pbcat16 how does fame destroy you

[@pbcat16]

@@serenitybeats1677 It's just an expression. It means that he could either become a victim of his own hype or the media could tear him down over everything he does that he'll just snap, if that made any sense

[@rubyswan9880]

because he's been doing it FOR YEARS. It just comes more naturally to some rather than others.

[@alaynadoerr6765]

I’m in love with a man who dosent know I exist

[@blanchefan]

Don't feel like the Lone Ranger-- :)

[@waniazaidi5980]

Alayna Doerr same

[@dariuscarlos6707]

This is LOUD😌😢😌

[@dariuscarlos6707]

Alex zarcu lol we’re y’all highschool friends or something?

[@baileekalia5863]

The volume inside of this bus is astronomical

[@trischulte]

Sophisticated yet child like. This guy glows!

[@tomtriffid]

He has an extraordinary natural talent; thank god he also has the humility to work hard at it. He's the best thing to happen to film in the past decade.

[@blanchefan]

Amen, Thomas--I agree completely! :)

[@pbcat16]

Amen to that!

[@khloecohen4831]

since Leo DiCaprio!

[@IndieRockerHippy]

@@khloecohen4831 I'd say Jake Gyllenhaal and then Timothee 🙂

[@beccymay701]

@@IndieRockerHippy agreed! Everyone compares him with Leo but Jake Gyllenhaal is closer, not that he needs to be compared with anyone else. He is himself.

[@catherinequynh9457]

imagine being that girl in the audience.. i would die

[@swaglordstar]

Catherine Quynh I wonder if she knows

[@shvetasingh1083]

There must be a lot of girls in the audience. I don't think she knows. 😅

[@mcveljo]

I would die too!! Holy shit!! ☠️ ⚰️ She knew, I think! Timmy looked at her & even pointed at her a few times… and even for a 3rd times after Daniel K. asks him where he has seen her before …!! 😍🥰🤪😭🤤❤️‍🔥🤍❤️‍🔥🤍❤️‍🔥🤍❤️‍🔥 holy shit!

[@HoneyedShe]

I could listen to him speak for hours... he is so well articulated and clever + he never makes anything boring, keeping you so interested in what he has to say. Lovely, talented man.

[@nunnayrbznz3576]

Intelligence, vulnerability, emotional intelligence, and comfort with who he is and isn't... good job mom!

[@theakoss]

his voice is so calming wtf

[@andromeda2503]

i could sit and listen to him talk about acting all day for the rest of my life

[@mrKpooper4]

I can listen to him talk all day.

[@jodidavis6595]

Please stay genuine young man. You're a breath of fresh air in this stinky Hollywood world

[@morgezorge6387]

Can'T wait for Dune, this is the type of smart insightfull person that needs to play Paul Atreides

[@benmorgan9748]

Literally the perfect casting for Paul. So stoked for Dune.

[@ginadisbrow9324]

I adore his child-like, timid mannerisms. Every interview he does is like he's talking to the most popular girl in high school, and he's trying to get up the courage to ask her to the prom. Deee-liteful!!!😍👏🥰👍Please don't change one facet of that gorgeous personality!!!

[@miaconley4023]

timothée is so well spoken and intelligent, i’m so happy for his success and can’t wait to see all of the amazing things he does moving forward.

[@atinukeladipo2164]

It is incredibly refreshing to see a young actor so committed to their craft that they love to talk about it and not get caught up in the superficiality of being an actor or icon. You can hear when he speaks how he loves to learn and how well thought out his methods are. Special actors know it’s not about the facial expressions, it’s about the storytelling, reading into your characters and connecting with the audience. The same goes for Daniel Kaluuya. We need more interviews like this in this style focused on how actors build their craft.

[@cleahogan98]

imagine if someone did an asmr video with rain pouring down while having him talking about acting for 10 min straight. someone pls make this happen

[@pinkfeind]

for real though, please someone make it happen

[@pinkfeind]

@@Sk-yl1jp you are living my dream oh my god

[@alexis8054]

i’ll make one for y’all i’ll come back in 2 days with it🧎‍♀️

[@feyia.8046]

lovely still no video

[@alexis8054]

@@feyia.8046 i forgot about this😀

[@janecousins456]

So young, yet so wise! What a sweet, sensitive all round lovely man he is. I look forward to seeing more of him on my screen.

[@jeffreynelson4958]

Great new actor ok i just hope he know jesus

[@scottbennett777]

Timothée is beautiful AND wicked smart, with SUCH thoughtful advice, startlingly so for such a young person.

[@halawa_7]

You can tell he genuinely loves what he does.

[@kikelomo8640]

I am so unbelievably in love with Timothée Chalamet HE'S SO SWEET CANNOT 😭😭😭😭

[@Itsabellybuttonringgg10382]

EXACTLY

[@marianaalves3339]

Same

[@CableMayo]

Wow he’s so articulate

[@shrek3397]

James h i’m so illiterate

[@karanfield4229]

The intensity in his eyes blows me away. So deep. Extraordinary. 👁👁

[@apollineleveau8012]

As a girl who wants to become an actress later, getting advices from Timothée is the best thing 🥺

[@getreadywithmemamma6973]

Oh my goodness a genius, we are being graced by a genius of emotions. What the hell? Who is this guy? Timothee, how many times have you been here? Awestruck by this amount of humanity. Wow.

[@gemgen101]

I had to be a Casting Director once and he’s completely accurate in saying it’s nothing personal if you don’t get it. Sometimes u can do everything right and it specifically just comes down to how a character’s look was envision by Director or producer or even writer. Taking screen writing lessons and it also comes down to reading everything not in their dialogue AND things in the script that inform the character you play (their thoughts, wants, wounds not shown on screen). U are able to net the part if you do your research of this and practice being vulnerable enough where the visual of yourself eventually isn’t an issue anymore cuz character is more important. I wish he talked about how long to pause or get into a scene for beats. Writer or actor, I’d be afraid it dragged on. Guess that’s the skill of the actor to judge that AND, as he said, judge the moment AS it plans. The idea to listen to his “dad”’s speech in CMBYN movie without looking at it 1st so he could react genuinely and vulnerability was genuis/smart though! More acting tips and advice! More interviews should be about more of his process

[@dailydella3520]

so articulate. could listen to him speak for days!!!!! it is so refreshing to see an artist so knowledgeable and so in love with the craft of creating a character and acting in general rather than just chasing success. he is so intelligent. literally love him.

[@ameliarandhawa]

I can listen to his voice 24/7 for the rest of my life tbh

[@michaelm5601]

We need more humans in our world like Timothee’. He is a role model for humility in the face of true talent. I believed him in “call me by your name”. I don’t think people realize how much strength it take to go against the grain, and fall in love with a man… I hated the ending, who could break the heart of this guy… A Christmas phone call, and the calling coward. Scratches the wound ope, and says I remember everything… I would have blocked the chicken shit… Chalamet was definitely the dominant guy in the equation. I hope he has a happy life with all the privacy he needs to have some tranquility… Kudos Timothee’

[@StructureinSound]

I can't stop watcing The King, every time I see it, I get another insight. His performance was breath taking, the charcter developes, how he commanded those changes shows what a great Actor he'll be, and already is great.

[@evelynmoriarty4181]

100% agree. He was incredible in this movie.

[@karanfield4229]

Yr so right. I am in LOVE with that movie!

[@That-Kevin]

I think this is the most beautiful man in the world!

[@MTEA50]

He clearly is so passionate about acting and you can see it in his movies. Man HE'S EXTREMELY TALENTED! and that what makes him EXTREMELY interesting and attractive.

[@killmydreamdorothy8800]

He truly is a beautiful boy. I love him.

[@GleekFan16]

I have not watched movies. Because of this kid, I am watching movies again. Also, I can’t wait for his future movies.

[@casseroleecass]

whenever he says uhh it sounds soo cutee

[@kimlatham4552]

A very focused young man. Right place, right time, good looks!

[@marianaalves3339]

He's so sweet, talented, gorgeous, humble.....

[@seektruth4547]

Timothee Chalamet, very talented, excellent actor at such a young age!!

[@motsapiramatlapeng7571]

Bro why would y'all upload this like it's new? We know he did PRESS for The King and spoke to y'all, where is that at?

[@kj.theegreat]

IKR.! Thts exactly wht I was thinkin..

[@beachstreet101]

Timothee Chamulet is a brilliant actor for his age. I’ve seen a few of his films and this guy is one of the best. It’s rare to see that in an actor that is under 25. I’ve only maybe seen that fire intensity in a few select others that were in their twenties at the time and are now well known. The last one that came to mind was Jennifer Lawrence. So it was awhile ago. Before her I hadn’t seen it in a young actor in their twenties since the 1990’s in Edward Norton, Angelina Jolie, and Russell Crowe. They were unknown at first and I knew they were going to rise. They were way too good. In the 1980’s I saw it in Michelle Pfeiffer and Tom Cruise. They also ended up becoming major movie stars.

[@keelywheel]

Brad Pitt in Thelma and Louise...lit the screen on fire. And Chalamet could do the same.

[@brendakaira5482]

Leonardo DiCaprio...the Man with the Iron Mask, What s eating Gilbert Grape....

[@brendakaira5482]

Dakota Fanning...I am Sam, Hide & Seek...

[@serenitybeats1677]

Both Timothee Chalamet and Angelina Jolie are nepotism actors so that helps

[@serenitybeats1677]

@Heather Doty uh, look up his family. His aunts and uncles were actors and involved in show-business

[@angedz9347]

Imagine being THAT person he points his finger at 7:29 I'd just die

[@sheamiles111]

how is he beautiful and calming at the same time

[@emmawj011]

He inspires me so much

[@helstok178]

His eyes are beautiful, comes across as quite humble in many things I've seen, his voice is incredibly soothing and he is articulate af. Wish I was more like that 😂😂

[@nula0043]

Oof....Timothée is such a mature and hardworking...nice person...the nicest person ever...love ya boy

[@joyi9073]

Why is this boy so beautiful and smart, articulate ? Not fair ! 😃😃😃I love Timothee 😍

[@Itsabellybuttonringgg10382]

I know right it’s not fair 😂

[@Elizabeth-pb5vq]

Wth, these are old interviews, why is this video just coming out now? Pretty sure the thumbnail looks newer, I can tell by the shirt he's wearing.

[@jaemyrick5277]

Timothee wrapped two films according to Wikipedia. I wonder how he spends those free times after filming. Does he visit friends? Does he read books? What kind of car does he drive? I saw Timothee driving and singing on tictok. He’s a joy to watch. So whimsical. He’s generous. He’s smart. He’s level-headed. He’s bubbly and so cool.

[@user-no1qw6ix7q]

uuugghh he is so perfect and articulate it makes me cry😥

[@coleweston6740]

Me too

[@giantsquid2]

Yes! His beauty is kind of overwhelming. I can't focus on his words. lol

[@Dnn411]

thoughtful, articulate, interesting…

[@lovinglife4763]

There is some Great wisdom in it, just for life

[@PhillipLWilcher]

If ever the art of acting were to suddenly fall under threat, this young man's immense ability would soon save it.

[@JojajoDam]

You can say what you want....the world gained some wise new breed.

[@nirujakulendrarajah2087]

I love him soo much he‘s such a great actor and a perfect humble human being!❤️

[@shvetasingh1083]

His voice is so soothing. I can hear him all day. 😍

[@jayci1]

DAMN he's so wise with words

[@lumifish2394]

Wauw! SO SO intelligent in every way! The embodiment of a true artist!

[@galadrielnewman8151]

the people who disliked this video probably pressed that timothee is living his best life

[@nantaeriana8569]

Love timmy,thank u so much for sharing

[@bellaoket5850]

i could listen to him talk for days🥺

[@goldenheartu3177]

HE IS UNREAL

[@TheMothernerd]

What an absolute gem.

[@MariePierEmma]

So articulate & intelligent.

[@youngthrilla]

i could listen to him talk for hours and hours

[@eliseswansborough1501]

just a lovely human being…

[@brianrichardson5053]

This kid is brilliant.

[@jolinagan210]

Beautiful boy is by far my favorite Timothée Chalamet movie !!

[@melodyhernandez4792]

Me nodding my head like if Ik what he’s talking about 😭

[@timmybaby0242]

Oh my gosh I thought I was the only one 😭🖐🏿

[@djork6518]

fuck he’s so eloquent

[@i123456987654]

great advice, it's a marathon and not a sprint

[@angeli7539]

he's so lovely and wise

[@marlivargas1612]

Timothee. Vc é o cara..👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏......

[@hannahmccoy9751]

I’m in love with him.

[@theresaheyer537]

so articulate......that whole generation is so darn intelligent!!!!love the under 30s .....still

[@owoman]

His skin so perfect 😍

[@FISTRIG]

if he werent so handsome, if he werent so talented, his mind holds my attention and I love teemo

[@haileya7062]

he is so intelligent and well spoken it is refreshing i could watch him talk forever his vocabulary is so next level

[@maryablaza560]

Oh my god, I still love ❤️ Timothée 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 sooo much

[@aniyaanderson3676]

I love him so much. He’s so smart and well dressed, and he’s so humble. Again I’ll say I L O V E H I M

[@jessican9777]

i love him.

[@AzaleaLuna]

Wow, old soul, very wise and well educated.

[@mariazilma1646]

Timothée Chalamet, é Simplesmente Encantador 👏🏽👏🏼👏🏻👏🏾✨🇧🇷

[@yaminichincholi379]

I love this guy so much, he's my role model. A real life example of how celebrities can influence lives, I've been so happy and peaceful knowing him ♥️ And this is unrelated but I got to thinking how men get exclusive interviews to talk about their work, their passion etc and women get asked if they were wearing underwear under their costume and insignificant superficial sexist stuff :(

[@Itsabellybuttonringgg10382]

I think I need help at this point. He is my biggest crush ever and I never LOVED someone so much. He doesn’t even know I exist tho... 🌝💅

[@zohramushtaq9707]

Hi, timy, you are my mosstt fav actor in the entire film industry. Your work amazes me Everytime in an kind of set. How about making a real life movie instead of a book one. Youu could finish all your fantasies in lp. Happy New year and lots of loves ttto you. Wishing you best of luck, always.

[@FantasyGirl365]

@6:53 I love this fidgety boy 🤣🤣

[@freakaway]

Omg he’s too beautiful it hurts to look at him. How can someone be this beautiful 🤩

[@senijoral3880]

Im sure he said some amazing things...... I turned the caption on, i understood most of the words but the meaning of them put together is a struggle for me 🤣🤣🤣🤣 gosh Timmy makes me wish I was born a native english speaker, just so i could understand everything he said 🤣

[@cherriesnwine444]

TAKE CARE OF TIMMY TIM AT ALL COSTSSS

[@myaukat]

give us the one with him in fendi shirt, please

[@kevinlong5842]

Fucking A! An actor as an open wound!! Who would have known?

[@deenakhadeja1896]

Oh to be the fan timmy have seen a couple times.

[@anjaniadhikari6952]

I am so glad that he does not need to insert 'like' in every sentence that comes out of his mouth. :)

[@kabhirough]

Timmy Tim ki Jai Ho

[@amanpreet6113]

[@raulgreen338]

Your our favorite our heart

[@effala7555]

Sweet more beautiful 💖🤗✌️💝

[@user-sb6hy9pq2e]

Jest taki prawdziwy i szczery❤