The Universe According to Timothée
“My superpower is my fearlessness.” Unnoticed by a group of grade school girls practicing tendus in mismatched leotards, Timothée Chalamet has spent an hour pacing around, experimenting with his steps. He adjusted the rhythm of his footfalls, fine-tuned his gait, paused to reset, and touched the tips of his long fingers together. He repeated this circular walk multiple times—until it appeared effortless and natural.
We are at a dance studio in Hell’s Kitchen, the neighborhood where 29-year-old Chalamet grew up. He is rehearsing for a challenging task many actors dread: promoting his latest project as the leading man. This role can lead to mistakes or even frustration during live appearances.
Chalamet's Unique Promo Concept
Chalamet has created a distinctive idea—his own concept—for the promotional tour. It resembles an acid trip version of a cadet march. Welcome to the press tour for Marty Supreme: Chalamet leads a group of men dressed in black, each wearing a cadmium-orange Ping-Pong ball the size of a classroom globe on their heads.
A Visual of the Tour
- Chalamet stands at the center of this unusual band of pumpkin-headed performers.
- The ensemble’s striking look is meant to catch the eye during the performances and press appearances.
- This group will accompany him as he tours to promote the movie’s Christmas Day release.
“My superpower is my fearlessness.”
Just the night before, Chalamet debuted this quirky troupe on Instagram Live, reaching an audience of 45,000 people to announce the release date.
Author’s Summary
Timothée Chalamet’s fearless and inventive promotional approach turns a press tour into a theatrical, memorable performance inspired by his childhood neighborhood and unique style.
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