Hollywood sensation Timothée Chalamet is cementing his status as a powerhouse in the film industry with a new multi-year deal signed with Warner Bros. The agreement sees Chalamet taking on roles as both a star and a producer in upcoming projects.
The announcement comes on the heels of Chalamet’s consecutive box office triumphs with Warner Bros., including the highly anticipated Wonka, which grossed a staggering $632 million globally, and the recently released Dune: Part Two, already amassing $575 million worldwide and counting.
Recognized as the first actor in forty years to headline the top two domestic films within eight months, Chalamet’s success has earned him a significant salary increase. Sources indicate that his compensation for Wonka exceeded $8 million, with expectations of earning even higher figures for future leading roles.
Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group co-chairs and CEOs, Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy, expressed their enthusiasm, stating they are “thrilled” to have Chalamet join their studio as his “creative home.” Under the terms of the deal, while Chalamet retains the freedom to pursue projects elsewhere, Warner Bros. will have priority in backing his potential ventures.
Known for his critically acclaimed performances in films like Luca Guadagnino’s Call Me by Your Name and Denis Villeneuve’s Dune series, Chalamet has also delved into producing, most recently with Guadagnino’s Bones and All and James Mangold’s upcoming A Complete Unknown, in which the French-American actor stars as the late singer Bob Dylan.
In response to the collaboration, Chalamet expressed his gratitude towards De Luca, Abdy, and their teams, emphasizing their belief in “real moviemaking.”
