Timothée Chalamet Told ‘You Don’t Have the Right Body’ For Action Film

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Up-and-coming star Timothée Chalamet opens up about being rejected for action roles due to his physique, a surprising twist in his meteoric rise to fame.
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  • Chalamet lost out on roles in popular franchises like 'Maze Runner' and 'Divergent' because casting directors told him 'You don't have the right body' for action films.
  • Despite his slender frame, Chalamet tried to bulk up to change his physical appearance, but was ultimately passed over for those more traditionally muscular roles early on.
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Timothée Chalamet, Maze Runner, Divergent, Dune
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