Kevin O’Leary reveals Timothée Chalamet’s grounded approach to fame, their shared passion for watches, and the unique experience of acting in a feature film versus reality TV.
Key Takeaways
- Kevin O’Leary shares insights into Timothée Chalamet’s grounded approach to fame.
- O’Leary and Chalamet bonded over their shared passion for watches.
- O’Leary reflects on the unique experience of acting in a feature film versus reality TV.
Kevin O’Leary, known for his role on Shark Tank, recently opened up about his experience working with Timothée Chalamet on the hit film Marty Supreme. O’Leary revealed that Chalamet, despite his rising stardom, remains grounded and focused on his work.
“He’s very well-grounded. He’s a very normal guy,” O’Leary said. He added that Chalamet hasn’t let fame affect him and is the same person he met at the beginning of the project.
Method Acting and Shared Interests
O’Leary also shared that Chalamet went method to play Marty Mauser, the scrappy and tenacious ping pong player who aspires to greatness in the film. “I certainly saw what a method actor is like. That’s not how I work, but that’s how he works. And I think he was fantastic,” O’Leary said.
The entrepreneur revealed that he and Chalamet bonded over a shared passion for watches. “He’s a big watch guy. So am I. We have a lot of fun with watches … we talk about watches all the time,” O’Leary shared. He even hinted at the possibility of gifting Chalamet a timepiece if he wins the Oscar this year.
From Reality TV to Feature Films
O’Leary reflected on how the experience of acting in a serious feature film has differed from his time in reality TV. “It’s a new experience versus television. I’ve been doing Shark Tank for 17 years. This is a different game,” he told People.
“I’m loving it. It’s different. It’s a unique experience. I’m enjoying it a lot … And I think the difference between this and reality TV is the story. This is a story that is so hard to put down when you’re reading the script. It translated beautifully into this amazing film. And I predict, I think very good things are going to come from this. It was a wonderful experience shooting it,” he added.
Chalamet’s Golden Globes Nod
Chalamet even gave a nod to O’Leary’s Shark Tank past during his Golden Globes acceptance speech. “If you would have told me when I was 19 years old I’d be thanking Mr. Wonderful from Shark Tank,” Chalamet quipped during the speech, referencing O’Leary. “Alright, you’re laughing, so I got away with that. Thank you, Kevin.”
Future Aspirations
O’Leary has received much praise from audiences and critics alike for his debut performance and revealed that he would like to take on more movie roles in the future. “I want to be a bad guy and blow stuff up,” he told People. “I’ve sort of made it known and I’ve said it to a few people.”
“I got to be the bad guy in [James] Bond. There’s no question. They’re not bad enough. I’ll do a better job,” he added.
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