Following the back-to-back success with Dune: Part Two and Wonka, Timothée Chalamet is the hottest name in the film industry. Even though the actor has worked in some of the most critically acclaimed projects in the past, his recent films have become a major hit. His most recent release Dune: Part Two is going strong and breaking records left, right, and centre, and his 2023 release Wonka grossed $632.1 million at the global box office, both coming from Warner Bros. Studios.
Naturally, the studio wants more of the actor as they have made him sign a multiple-year deal. While the fans are happy for the actor, a new fear has been unlocked among the fans as they believe the Beautiful Boy actor might play a superhero that no one wants to see him in.
Timothée Chalamet Signs a New Deal With WB
As per reports from Variety, WB is focusing on improving their business even more, as they have made Timothée Chalamet sign a multi-year deal that features a film deal that will ensure Chalamet will work on their future projects as a star and producer. The studio claims that the 28-year-old actor is the first actor in four decades to star in the top two domestic films that were released eight months apart.
Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy, the co-chairs and CEOs of WB Motion Picture Group are ecstatic to have the actor sign the deal as they have been big fans of his craft. They shared how thrilled they are with having Timothée Chalamet as part of their new deal, and have admired his craft over the years.
They said in a joint statement,
“Over the last few years, we have admired not only Timothée’s commitment to his craft, which is evident in the range and depth of his varied roles, but also his unwavering dedication to give 100% of his time and attention to every project he has made here at Warner Bros. and elsewhere.”
The Lady Bird actor was equally ecstatic with signing the deal, as he shared his overall experience with WB and how excited he is with the new partnership.
He said,
“Working with Mike De Luca, Pam Abdy and their teams on ‘Wonka’ and ‘Dune’ over these last few years has been a deeply rewarding experience. These are studio heads who believe in real movie making, 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!”
Nevertheless, fans have unlocked a new fear as they learned that the actor is going to collaborate with WB in their movies and they speculated that the actor might play a DC superhero that everyone would absolutely hate to watch.
Fans Fear Timothée Chalamet Would Play Nightwing in DC Following His WB Deal
Timothée Chalamet, who has worked in a wide variety of films such as Call Me By Your Name, Lady Bird, Little Women, Dune, Bones and All, and many more has showcased his range as an actor. However, fans fear that his new deal with Warner Bros. might show him in a potential superhero role of Nightwing as DC is undergoing massive changes under James Gunn.
As the news was shared by Discussing Films (@DiscussingFilm) on X, fans immediately came forward tweeting that they did not want to see the Wonka actor in the role of Nightwing, nitpicking several issues on the actor being a bad choice if he were to play the role.
Please not Nightwing. Please not Nightwing. Please not Nightwing. https://t.co/82MvPfxv9M
— Grayson (@TheAlazul) March 26, 2024
I don't even like Nightwing but not even he deserves to be played by that guy 😭
— T🌻 (@Sean22150309) March 27, 2024
A new fear has been unlocked
— JaYteot (@aghoulnextdoor) March 26, 2024
He’d a be a good Robin but not a good night wing unless he gets height extensions and packs on a few lbs.
— some random dude (@knova83772333) March 27, 2024
Omggg I pray not nightwing. I really like him as an actor but night wing is my buff king 🫣
— 10 (@Sunshine10zeros) March 26, 2024
While DC fans fear the actor might play Nightwing in the DCU, he might be a great addition to Gunn’s Universe as he is one of the best actors, who has established a great reputation. Nonetheless, to portray Nightwing gracefully, the actor must undergo a physical transformation as currently, he is extremely skinny compared to the character featured in the comic books.
Dune: Part Two can be watched in theatres near you.
