Dune 2: Timothée Chalamet Reveals Unforgettable Advice He Received from Tom Cruise for Movie Preparation

Summary

Timothée Chalamet received inspiring career advice from Tom Cruise after meeting him and watching Top Gun: Maverick, which motivated him during the making of Dune.

Chalamet and Cruise have similarities in their career paths, including early success and awards recognition. However, they diverge in their approach to big-budget films.

Cruise catapulted himself to become one of Hollywood's most prominent stars through a combination of high-grossing blockbusters and artistic endeavors. On the other hand, Chalamet appears to be more inclined towards smaller-scale films, occasionally venturing into the realm of big-budget productions.

Dune 2 star Timothée Chalamet shares the special advice he received from Tom Cruise in an email. Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Frank Herbert's renowned sci-fi novel, released in 2021, introduced Chalamet as the courageous Paul Atreides. With the responsibility of carrying the story on his young shoulders, Chalamet demonstrated his ability to take center stage in a massive Hollywood epic. Now, he will return to conclude the tale of Paul Atreides as Villeneuve completes his ambitious and visually stunning interpretation of this iconic science-fiction narrative.

The release of Dune: Part Two may still be far away, as it has been delayed until 2024. However, Chalamet recently had the opportunity to discuss his role in the highly anticipated film. He shared how a blockbuster from 2022 inspired him and how the star of that film reached out to give him important career advice. In an interview with GQ, Chalamet talked about watching Top Gun: Maverick in theaters and receiving an email from Tom Cruise himself. The email contained the names of stunt trainers who could help Chalamet prepare for future action roles. Chalamet expressed his admiration for Top Gun and described Cruise's email as a motivating battle cry in the world of Old Hollywood.

Could Timothée Chalamet Be The Next Tom Cruise

Chalamet and Cruise share several similarities in their career trajectories. Both rose to fame at a young age, thanks to their heartthrob appeal, and had the opportunity to work with renowned directors (Chalamet with Villeneuve, Cruise with Coppola and Scorsese). They also gained recognition in the awards circuit early on, with Cruise receiving his first Oscar nomination at 28 and Chalamet at just 22. However, their careers diverge when it comes to early box office success. Cruise achieved massive hits like Top Gun in his youth, while Chalamet primarily focused on smaller films, opting out of joining major franchises or making blockbuster movies.

Cruise, on the other hand, continued to build on his initial box office triumphs and awards accolades, becoming a leading name in Hollywood. He seamlessly balanced opportunities as a traditional movie star with occasional daring artistic ventures like Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut, ultimately finding a niche by predominantly starring in the Mission: Impossible franchise. As for Chalamet, it remains to be seen how he'll shape his career beyond Dune 2. If he ventures into action-packed roles, he can find guidance from Cruise, who has already established himself as an action star. However, Chalamet seems more inclined toward smaller projects, as evidenced by his upcoming Bob Dylan biopic, while occasionally taking on big-budget films such as Wonka, released this year.

Source: GQ