Timothée Chalamet And Saoirse Ronan Reflect On Career Beginnings, Lady Bird, And A Memorable Little Women Set Moment: ‘We Were Very Lucky’

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As a die-hard fan who has followed Timothée Chalamet and Saoirse Ronan’s careers since their humble beginnings, I must say it was a heartwarming moment to witness their reunion at the BFI event. Their camaraderie, reminiscing about their formative roles under Greta Gerwig’s direction, felt like a nostalgic journey through time.

As a lifestyle expert, I’d rephrase it like this: Last night, I found myself reminiscing about my early career triumphs alongside the talented Timothée Chalamet and Saoirse Ronan, at an exclusive gathering organized by the British Film Institute (BFI) and Vanity Fair in London. These two remarkable actors, who graced the screen together in Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird (2017) and Little Women (2019), shared their unique insights from working on these films at the BFI Southbank. It was an enlightening evening filled with stories from our shared cinematic journey.

This year, both Timothée Chalamet and Saoirse Ronan have two significant films nominated for awards: “A Complete Unknown” and “Dune: Part Two” for Chalamet, while “The Outrun” and “Blitz” are up for Ronan. Despite their hectic workloads, the event offered an opportunity to reflect on their early roles under Gerwig’s guidance once more.

Timothée Chalamet initially learned about Saoirse Ronan from co-star Emery Cohen during the filming of Brooklyn (2016). He said, “I’d been hearing this name, ‘Saoirse,’ but it wasn’t until I saw it written that I made the connection, being an American unaware of foreign names. Once we started working together, I was instantly astounded.

Ronan mused over the immediate bond they shared in Lady Bird. She expressed, ‘It was quite fortunate that we found an instant rapport.’ And, from the very first moment, Greta appeared to be incredibly enthusiastic about the dynamic unfolding between us.

Lady Bird greatly boosted the visibility of both actresses and actors. For Saoirse Ronan, it resulted in a third Academy Award nomination, reinforcing her position as a leading lady. Meanwhile, for Timothée Chalamet, his role in the film came alongside his Oscar-worthy performance in Call Me By Your Name.

Chalamet reminisced about the modest origins of the filming process for Lady Bird. He mentioned that everyone involved seemed to be at the start or beginning phase, particularly in relation to Lady Bird. Additionally, he noted that it was a relatively small production, and they all had a sense of uncertainty about how successful it would ultimately become.

As a lifestyle expert, I’d share that Ronan recounted how the movie “Lady Bird” wasn’t just a standalone project for her; it also paved the way for her upcoming role in Greta Gerwig’s next masterpiece, “Little Women.” During our time promoting “Lady Bird,” I seized the opportunity to personally pitch myself to Gerwig for the iconic role of Jo March.

Ronan mentioned she needed to let her know that she would be part of it. She said, “During our Lady Bird promotions, I casually asked, ‘Am I playing Jo then?’ To which she replied, ‘I suppose, alright.’

Landing the role of Laurie in Little Women proved easier for Chalamet, as Gerwig personally asked him to accept the part during filming of The King in Budapest and while pursuing a role in Dune. He mentioned that he’d previously met with Denis Villeneuve a couple of times, but was also busy working on The King at the same time.

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2024-12-19 10:37