Timothée Chalamet Reveals Explosive Experience Filming Divisive Netflix Movie with Jennifer Lawrence

Summary

Jennifer Lawrence found one day of shooting with Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio annoying, according to Chalamet.

The satire on climate change and people's reactions to it in the movie Don't Look Up generated a polarizing response. Despite the varying reviews, the performances in Don't Look Up, which included Lawrence's first appearance on screen since 2019, received mostly positive acclaim.

Timothée Chalamet discusses Jennifer Lawrence's negative experience during the filming of the Netflix movie Don't Look Up. Directed by Adam McKay, the film follows two astronomers as they try to warn humanity about an oncoming comet and its potentially disastrous impact on Earth. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the movie received numerous Best Picture nominations and garnered a significant viewership on the streaming platform. In addition to Chalamet and Lawrence, who played Yule and Kate Dibiasky, respectively, the cast of Don't Look Up features Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Tyler Perry, Mark Rylance, Meryl Streep, and others.

Chalamet recently spoke with GQ and shared that Lawrence described one of their days on set as "annoying." Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chalamet had spent a lot of time away from the set, so he expressed his enthusiasm for the filming process by saying, "I exploded out of my room." Read Chalamet's full comments about Don't Look Up below:

Arriving on set, I was filled with excitement. It turned out to be the day that Jennifer described as the most infuriating experience, partnering with me and Leo. And with that, I burst out of my room.

Why Don't Look Up Was So Divisive

Don't Look Up, a satirical film that delves into climate change and people's responses to it, received criticism for its exploration of these issues. The character played by Lawrence expresses frustration over the lack of concern and attempts to warn the world of impending destruction on television. However, her reaction is turned into a joke, leaving some audiences feeling that the message could have been better portrayed. Despite the negative reviews, McKay seemed to accept them after the film's release.

The performances in Don't Look Up received high praise, particularly Lawrence's, as this marked her first on-screen appearance since Dark Phoenix in 2019. Lawrence portrays Kate, a grad student at Michigan State University who first spots the comet and joins forces with Dr. Randall Mindy (DiCaprio) to alert humanity. Chalamet's character, Yule, plays a significant role later in the film and develops a close bond with Kate, ultimately staying with her and Randall as they await the impending impact event.

For those intrigued by the backstage anecdotes of Don't Look Up, this is potentially just as entertaining as Lawrence's admission of being under the influence while performing alongside Streep. Considering the remarkable cast and the impact of the pandemic, it's understandable that Chalamet eagerly looked forward to filming his scenes.