After churning the rumor mill over alleged rivalry with Tom Holland, following his appearance alongside Zendaya in the Dune franchise, Timothée Chalamet is now making headlines for his newfound competitiveness against Glen Powell. Considering the Twisters actor as his new box-office rival, Chalamet is said to be on a mission to stay way ahead of the actor.
According to sources close to the Wonka actor, Timothée Chalamet is secretly considering his fellow actor Glen Powell as a major threat in the competitive industry. Therefore, trying to emerge as the reigning champion of the silver screen, Chalamet is preparing for a cutthroat approach in Hollywood.
Timothée Chalamet Shifts Focus from Tom Holland to New Rival
In Hollywood, rivalries are as inevitable as celebrity gossip, and recent chatter has it that Timothée Chalamet who once considered Tom Holland as his alleged contender, has set his eyes on a new rival. Previously, while auditioning for the role of young Willy Wonka, Chalamet made headlines for reportedly eyeing Holland as his box office rival. However, eventually, the actor beat MCU’s web-slinger in the race and took over the mantle once helmed by Johnny Depp.
Further, considering how Timothée Chalamet had once told THR about auditioning for Spider-Man: Homecoming, a project that later went to Tom Holland, the actor was said to consider Holland as his contender. However, in recent times, it seems Chalamet’s spotlight has shifted from the MCU actor to Hollywood heartthrob Glen Powell, who is gradually rising to fame with new projects.
According to sources exclusively reporting to Life & Style, Timothée Chalamet is now said to be considering Glen Powell as his new box office threat. Although Chalamet’s rise to fame has been meteoric, fueled by critically acclaimed performances in Call Me by Your Name, The King and Ladybird, since the spotlight is now shining on Powell, the Dune actor is planning on redefining his leading man status.
Timothée Chalamet is Preparing to Stay Ahead of Glen Powell
Considering Glen Powell as a formidable force in his own right – thanks to his standout roles in Top Gun: Maverick and Twisters, Timothée Chalamet is reportedly planning a way to overthrow the actor and assert his box office dominance. According to sources, Powell’s recent success, which has positioned him as a potential blockbuster magnet, is throwing Chalamet over the edge.
Therefore, although Glen Powell is quite older than Timothée Chalamet, the latter is reportedly trying to take strategic measures to be the winner in the race for top billing. While both the stars are using their charisma and strong screen presence to land new projects, Chalamet is said to be trying to implement ruthless steps to maintain his edge.
Timmy locked up his status as the leading man of his generation with his massive Dune hits and the unexpected breakout of Wonka, but now he’s having to give the competition a serious look and the leader of that pack is Glen Powell. Glen is a little older, but [Timothée and Glen] are constantly circling the same filmmakers and sometimes the same scripts.
If you know Timmy, you want to bet on him, but there is such a thing as being too competitive and that’s Timmy’s weakness. He’s incredibly ruthless about his career and isn’t interested in being in this business to make friends, and that has allowed him to focus like a laser on the guys nipping at his heels. Glen is the latest in a long line of actors Timmy has gone head-to-head with and emerged victorious.
Glen is having a great run, but let’s see where he is six months from now when Timmy is doing the rounds for his role as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown. Timmy is a master at staying two steps ahead of the competition, and none of it is by accident!
Following sources’ comments on Timothée Chalamet’s competitiveness, it seems the alleged rivalry between him and Glen Powell is set to intensify. With both actors preparing for their respective upcoming projects, the stakes of their ongoing battle for box office supremacy seem all-time high. And as their competitiveness sets the stage for exciting new chapters in their careers, fans watch closely to see who ultimately emerges victorious.
