Timothée Chalamet made a memorable appearance at the UK premiere of his latest film A Complete Unknown. The 29-year-old actor arrived on the red carpet riding a Lime E-Bike, attracting immediate attention from the media as they gathered to snap pictures.
As he posed for photographers, Chalamet even captured a photo of his bike on his phone, which was noticed by the press, according to Sky News.
However, the unusual entrance sparked a wave of criticism on social media, with some fans suggesting it was a staged publicity stunt. One user remarked, “They definitely paid him for this marketing stunt,” while another expressed frustration, saying, “A movie star doing ridiculous stuff to call attention? What’s new?”
Some critics also compared Chalamet’s move to a similar e-bike moment by Harry Styles, believing Chalamet was attempting to emulate the former One Direction member. One comment quipped, “I think he thinks he’s Harry Styles.”
Adding to the controversy, the Wonka actor was fined $73.45 for improperly parking the bike during the event.
