Timothée Chalamet revealed that early in his career, his agent advised him to put on weight to land major blockbuster roles.
In an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, the Oscar nominee reflected on early auditions for major movie franchises like Divergent and The Maze Runner. He said that many executives had concerns about his lanky frame, with his agent conveying that he wouldn’t be considered for leading roles in such films unless he bulked up.
