When Leonardo DiCaprio Asked Timothee Chalamet To Avoid Roles In ‘Superhero Movies’; Here’s How Actor Responded

As a lifestyle expert with a keen eye for Hollywood trends and personalities, I must say that Timothee Chalamet’s journey in the world of acting is truly captivating. His life experiences, such as the advice he received from acting legend Leonardo DiCaprio, add layers to his story that make him even more intriguing.


Timothee Chalamet is currently one of Hollywood’s most promising young actors. Interestingly, he once had a conversation with acting legend Leonardo DiCaprio who advised against taking on “superhero roles.” Reflecting back on this encounter, the actor from Call Me By Your Name also reminisced about the film that initially sparked his passion for acting as a career.

Initially, Chalamet disclosed in 2022 that his Dont Look Up co-star had offered him this guidance; however, he shared some personal insights later, during the premiere of his 2024 blockbuster, which is a sequel to Denis Villeneuve’s Dune.

During a conversation with The New York Times during the promotional tour for Dune: Part Two, Chalamet expressed that while Leonardo DiCaprio had encouraged him to, he wouldn’t rule out comic book films entirely, unlike DiCaprio.

In simpler terms, “Leonardo DiCaprio told me, ‘No superhero films, no drug use.’ I found that advice quite wise,” is what the actress said during an interview with the media outlet, while on tour for Little Women.

Additionally, he mentioned that he adheres to both pieces of advice from DiCaprio, and at the same time, he emphasized that it was Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight that sparked his interest in acting.

Additionally, Chalamet mentioned that given an exceptional superhero movie script and a top-tier Hollywood director, he wouldn’t hesitate to take on such a role in the film.

In 2018, during the New York Film Critics Circle Awards, the actor who portrayed Willy Wonka expressed that seeing The Dark Knight at AMC Empire 25 in Times Square sparked his interest in acting as a potential career path when he was younger.

In a short while, Timothee Chalamet had the opportunity to collaborate with Nolan in the 2014 movie titled “Interstellar.

Simultaneously, actors from the Dune series have also appeared in either the Marvel or DC universes. Specifically, for Dune Part Two, Zendaya and Florence Pugh are significant figures within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Regarding Josh Brolin, he’s appeared in numerous Marvel films. In one instance, he played the role of Cable in Deadpool 2, and on another occasion, he portrayed the merciless character of Thanos across the Avengers series.

Just like Dave Bautista and Stellan Skarsgard, they’re both members of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). On the other hand, Jason Momoa played the role of Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe.

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2024-09-09 16:07