Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
International Business Times
International Business Times
Science
Brigitte HAGEMANN

From TikTok To Hollywood, The Irresistible Rise Of Italy's Khaby Lame

Khaby Lame's trademark gesture -- palms skywards and a knowing smile (Credit: AFP)

Compared by some to Charlie Chaplin or Buster Keaton, the most followed TikToker in the world, Khaby Lame, is preparing to launch a film career in Hollywood following his dizzying global success on social media.

"Now I'm dedicating myself to cinema. I hope this will be my job for life. It's something I've dreamt of since I was a child," said Lame, all smiles, in an interview with AFP.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.