Timothée Chalamet signs first-look deal with Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group resides at Timothée Chalamet.
The film company has signed the star of its box office hit films Wonka And Sand Dunes: Part Two To a premium multi-year deal at first glance.
Details were not revealed, but the company said that it will cooperate with the star in projects in which he will act and produce.
“Over the past few years, we have been impressed not only by Timothy’s commitment to his craft, demonstrated in the breadth and depth of his diverse roles, but also his unwavering dedication to giving 100 percent of his time and attention to every project he has,” said Motion Picture Group Co-Chairmen and CEO Michael D. Luca and Pamela Abdi said in a statement: “It was made right here at Warner Bros. And in other places.”
“His cooperation in campaigns for Sand dunes And Wonka “It is something we all enjoyed very much, and the results speak for themselves,” the statement added. “We continue to build for the future of theatrical filmmaking at Warner Bros. Discovery and are thrilled that Timothy has chosen our studio as his creative home.”
Chalamet’s blockbuster film has so far grossed over $1.2 billion at the worldwide box office. Wonkain which the actor played the titular character, sang his way to $632 million. Sand Dunes: Part TwoProduced by Warners in association with Legendary Entertainment and still going strong in theaters, it has grossed $575.5 million so far. The actor received an Oscar nomination for his 2017 film Breakthrough, Call me by your nameAnd he appeared in films such as little Women And French mission.
Locking in talent has become imperative for Warners under De Luca and Abdy, who was hired by Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav. Discovery, to lead the studio in 2022. The team has made it a mission to bolster the studio’s talent bank, with some speculating. A potential sale to Warners is behind the moves. Since the writers and actors strike ended last year, the studio has signed deals with Tom Cruise, Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap, Rian Johnson’s T-Street and Jon M. Chu’s Electric Somewhere Co., among others. M. Night Shyamalan was also captured before the hits. The deals also coincide with agreements with prominent filmmakers such as Ryan Coogler and Paul Thomas Anderson for new film projects.
“Working with Mike De Luca and Pam Abdi and their teams Wonka And Sand dunes “It has been a very rewarding experience over the past few years,” Chalamet said. “These are studio heads who believe in real filmmaking, and I’m so grateful for their support as an actor, producer and collaborator. This partnership feels like a natural next step. Let’s go!”