Timothée Chalamet forGQ’s November 2023 cover story.Photo:Cass Bird/GQ
Cass Bird/GQ
ForTimothée Chalamet, making 2022’sBones and Allcame at a strange time considering a specific bit of controversy surrounding his former costarArmie Hammer.
“I mean, what were the chances that we’re developing this thing?” said theWonkaactor, 27.
But when it came to accusations that the film was being madebecauseof the cannibalism claims against Hammer, 37, Chalamet said, “It made me feel like: Now I’vereallygot to do this. Because this is actually based on abook.”
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Timothée Chalamet on the cover ofGQ’s November 2023 issue.Cass Bird/GQ
Asked if Hammer’s character, Oliver, would still beincluded in any potential sequel, the director toldVariety, “Yeah, of course.”
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In his interview withGQ,Chalamet also reflected on his positive experience working on his upcoming sequel epicDune: Part TwowithZendaya,Austin ButlerandFlorence Pugh. (He further revealed that Zendaya’s boyfriendTom Hollandwould visit the set.)
“It was so incredibly valuable to spend so much time with Zendaya and her assistant, Darnell, and when Tom would come to set too,” he said. “They’relevel. They’regoodHollywood. They’regood-energyHollywood.”
“And then Austin and Florence. I feel like I’m creating a community for myself of people who care about the right things,” Chalamet added.
GQ’s November 2023 issue is on newsstands Oct. 31.
source: people.com
