Timothée Chalamet Shares Important Career Advice Given to Him by Leonardo DiCaprio

Bequeathing his no. 1 career rule to the young Hollywood star.

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Timothée Chalamet has quickly become a household name as he began establishing himself as a young actor in Hollywood. Chalamet has made splashes within the industry, proving he is the hottest young actor in the mainstream at the moment with leading roles in high-profile projects like Call Me By Your Name and Dune. Recently, Chalamet was made the first male cover star for British Vogue. In his interview with Edward Enniful, the young actor revealed his best-kept advice from fellow actor, Leonardo DiCaprio.

As DiCaprio passes his wisdom and the metaphorical baton to the 26-year-old, he told Chalamet his number one career rule, “No hard drugs and no superhero movies.” Chalamet alludes that he has taken the advice to heart, as he continues to work on major roles. He is currently slated to hit theaters in March 2023 for his star role as Willy Wonka in the upcoming Warner Bros. film, Wonka. He will be starring alongside, Keegan Michael-Key, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, and Olivia Colman. Chalamet is also slated to reprise his role as Paul Atreides in Dune: Part Two, hitting theaters in November 2023.

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