Superhero vibes? Timothee Chalamet recently opened up about a piece of advice from none other than Leonardo DiCaprio himself… “No superhero movies, no hard drugs.”
In a conversation with The New York Times alongside Dune: Part Two director Denis Villeneuve, Timothee reflected on Leonardo’s sage counsel.
“I follow them both!” he added, after filmmaker Denis, jokingly asked, “Which one?”
“But the movie that made me want to act is a superhero movie, The Dark Knight,” Timothee pointed out. “If the script was great, if the director was great, I’d have to consider it.”
In 2021, the enigmatic talent behind some of Hollywood’s most compelling characters, Timothee told Times that “one of my heroes” gave him the “no superheroes and no hard drugs” advice.
At the time, he did not specify who gave him that advice, joking, “I can’t say who or he’d kick my ass.”
Leonardo’s advice, a mantra that Timothee revealed in 2022 as his “career rule” was imparted during their initial meeting in 2018.
Timothee has largely steered clear of such roles, opting instead for grounded characters that resonate deeply with audiences.
Dune: Part Two is out now
In the realm of Dune, Timothee continues to mesmerize audiences with his portrayal of Paul Atreides, a character grappling with profound existential dilemmas against the backdrop of a sweeping interstellar epic.
“I’m playing a grounded character who is — simply by way of the eyes on him — going through something I can relate to,” Timothee told The New York Times.
As Dune: Part Two unfolds, Timothee’s Paul embarks on a mythic journey of love, loss, and destiny, forging alliances and confronting adversaries.
With Dune: Part Two captivating audiences worldwide, Timothee’s commitment to authenticity and artistic integrity remains unwavering.
As the saga of Dune unfolds, audiences eagerly await the next chapter in Paul Atreides’ epic odyssey, poised to witness Timothee’s transformative portrayal unfold on the silver screen.
Dune: Part Two is currently playing in theaters.
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