Timothée Chalamet is undoubtedly one of the hottest names in Hollywood right now. The actor just scored two of the biggest successes of his career and achieved them in collaboration with Warner Bros. The studio wants Chalamet to continue to star in their films, so they signed a special contract with the actor.
Timothée Chalamet and Warner Bros. preparing new movie hits
In December of this year, Timothée Chalamet surprised everyone with the success of his latest film, Wonka. The film, a prequel to Johnny Depp’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, grabbed the attention of audiences, grossing a whopping $629 million, beating even Depp’s Pirates of the Caribbean.
But Wonka’s success wasn’t just limited to high box office receipts – the film also received positive reviews from critics and audiences, and at one point became the highest-grossing film of Chalamet’s career.
Currently, the actor continues his successful film career, starring in a new film from Warner Bros. – “Dune: Part Two.”
In just four weeks since its release, the film has grossed over $577 million and is aiming for around $700 million. It is clear that the collaboration between Chalamet and Warner Bros. pays off for both the actor and the studio.
That is why studio representatives decided to enter into a long-term contract with the young actor, providing for joint work on future films.
In a statement, Warner Bros. reported that Timothée Chalamet became the first actor in forty years to star in two of the biggest films in the American market that were released in just eight months.
Under the new contract, Chalamet will receive a salary increase: he has already earned more than $8 million for his role in Wonka, and now his fees are expected to double digits.
As part of this contract with Warner Bros., which includes not only Chalamet’s participation in the leading roles, but also his work as a producer, the actor retains the opportunity to work with other studios. However, priority in supporting his potential projects will be given to Warner Bros.