NEW YORK –
Actor Timothée Chalamet made a shock look at his personal look-alike contest in Decrease Manhattan on Sunday, a well-attended occasion that drew an order to disperse from police and at the least one arrest.
Flanked by bodyguards, Chalamet posed for images together with his high-cheeked, curly haired doppelgängers, a few of whom had dressed as Willy Wonka and Paul Atreides — characters that Chalamet has performed in “Wonka” and the “Dune” motion pictures. At instances, adoring followers heaped their consideration on the look-alikes, apparently considering they have been face-to-face with the actual Chalamet.
The occasion, marketed on flyers round New York, was considered one of a number of look-alike competitions hosted by YouTube persona Anthony Po. As phrase unfold on social media, 1000’s of individuals RSVP’d to the occasion, which promised $50 to the winner.
However minutes after the competitors started — and earlier than the actor made his entrance — police ordered the big group to disperse from Washington Sq. Park, and organizers have been slapped with a $500 positive for an “unpermitted costume contest.” No less than one contestant was taken away in handcuffs, although police didn’t instantly say why.
“It began off as a foolish joke and now it’s turned pandemonium,” stated Paige Nguyen, a producer for the YouTube creator.
Many of the wannabe-Chalamets and spectators relocated to a brand new park.
On a makeshift stage, the look-alikes have been requested about their romantic plans with Kylie Jenner. Jenner and Chalamet are stated to be a pair. They have been additionally requested to exhibit French proficiency and what they’d do to make the world a greater place.
Finally, the viewers picked a winner: Miles Mitchell, a Staten Island resident and school senior. Wearing a purple Willy Wonka outfit, he tossed sweet from a briefcase to throngs of younger admirers.
“I’m excited and I’m additionally overwhelmed,” Mitchell stated. “There have been so many good look-alikes. It was actually a toss-up.”
