Josh Brolin Humorously Reveals 'Eerily Charming' Poem Dedicated to 'Dune 2' Co-Star Timothee Chalamet

Josh Brolin clearly thinks his Dune 2 costar Timothée Chalamet makes the perfect poetry inspiration.

"I've been doing a lot of directing and writing lately. I even wrote a really creepy poem about Timothée Chalamet," shared Brolin, 56, during his Saturday Night Live monologue on Saturday, March 9. "I personally don't find it creepy, but I'll let you decide!"

Rather than sharing more jokes about his career and previous experiences on SNL, Brolin chose to dedicate the rest of his time to recite the poem he wrote about Chalamet, who is 28 years old.

Brolin started by mentioning how youthful your face looks, referring to Chalamet's SNL monologue rap from 2023 about having a baby face. He described your cheekbones pointing towards your young eyes, moving down to a prominent nose and then to lips that have a poetic quality.

Looking back, Brolin admitted that his rap was a bit strange.

Josh Brolin Jokingly Shares Super Creepy Poem He Wrote About Dune 2 Costar Timothee Chalamet

Josh Brolin Rosalind O’Connor/NBC

The Marvel actor stated on Saturday that he does not want to sleep with him. Instead, he writes poems about everyone he works with. Last week, he wrote a poem about Kenan Thompson while rehearsing a sketch and feeling inspired by his face.

Brolin proceeded to share a fictional poem he wrote about the long-standing SNL cast member Thompson, who is 45 years old.

Brolin read a passage that described looking at someone's timeless face, moving from their wrinkled forehead to their captivating eyes. Then, attention shifted to their sweet cheeks and the creases of their smile lines, igniting a feeling of longing. The only response Brolin could muster was, "What's going on with that?"

Josh Brolin Jokingly Shares Super Creepy Poem He Wrote About Dune 2 Costar Timothee Chalamet

Timothee Chalamet was captured in a photo by Myung-Gu/Getty Images.

Meanwhile, Thompson was seen at the SNL stage, holding a glass of white wine. With a surprised expression, he exclaimed, "Cool, cool, cool, cool, cool," before walking off. It is worth noting that "What up with that?" is one of Thompson's well-known catchphrases on SNL.

Thompson's reaction didn't bother Brolin as he continued with his monologue.

Brolin emphasized, "I write a lot. In fact, I have a book coming out later this year titled From Under the Truck, which is all about Kenan."

Brolin gained attention for his writing when he published a book of poems called Dune: Exposures last month. The poems were inspired by his experiences on the set of the film in which he and Chalamet both starred in 2021 and reprised their roles in the sequel released in March 2024. After the book came out, there was speculation online that the poems were about his costar Chalamet.

During a February interview on Good Morning America, Brolin addressed the rumors with humor. He dismissed the speculation by saying, "That’s gotten out of control. You know what, when you’re an older actor, OK, and you’re looking at new, great younger talent, I get excited."

Brolin mentioned that he found inspiration from the dedication of Chalamet, Zendaya, and Florence Pugh on set. He shared, "I was sitting there writing, not having a scene that day. I wrote some kind words, but then the internet misunderstood and thought I wanted to kiss Timothée or something."

"Saturday Night Live" is broadcasted on NBC on Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET.

Editor's P/S:

Josh Brolin's poetry recitation on Saturday Night Live, inspired by his co-star Timothée Chalamet, has garnered attention for its unexpected and somewhat bizarre nature. Brolin's poem, while not overtly explicit, certainly treads the line between admiration and obsession. His admission of writing a similar poem about Kenan Thompson, albeit in a more respectful tone, suggests that Brolin may have a penchant for finding poetic inspiration in his colleagues. The reactions of both Chalamet and Thompson to the poems remain unknown, but Thompson's on-stage response during Brolin's monologue was met with a mix of amusement and bewilderment.

The incident has raised questions about the boundaries of artistic expression and the potential for misinterpretation. While Brolin maintains that his poems are not intended to be romantic or sexual in nature, others may view them as inappropriate or uncomfortable. It is important to remember that art is subjective and open to interpretation, and what may be seen as harmless by one person may be perceived as offensive by another. Ultimately, the value and significance of Brolin's poetry is left to the individual to decide.