Timothée Chalamet crashes Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest in New York

Will there be a real one? Lil Timmy Tim please stand up? Obviously the answer is yes.

On Sunday, the native New Yorker Timothee Chalamet surprised a crowd of curly-haired lookalikes by winning the Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest held in Washington Square Park.

Perhaps in an effort to protect their identity (or exclude competitors), Wonka the actor stopped by the chaotic event, where dozens of people tried to imitate his streetwear aesthetic or otherwise try on the looks of his various film roles. Several fans shared stills and photographs of the actor. meeting with fans And meeting face to face with your clones.

Before Chalamet’s surprise appearance, a huge crowd gathered around the Washington Square arch in response to posters wandered around town spreading news of a contest that promised a $50 cash prize to the winner. By Sunday morning, more than 2,600 people had responded to participate in the event.

While some arrived with the intention of witnessing the contest, others passed on Chalamet broadcasts Bob Dylan don your best top hat to become his version of Willy Wonka, or simply let your locks flow for the full Chalamet effect. Updates for every fan on social networks and live broadcast from Associated Pressthe competition was stopped when NYPD officers arrived on the scene to disperse the large crowd.

NYPD officials did not immediately respond to Entertainment Weeklyrequest for comments.

Footage During the event, officers led away at least one Chalamet lookalike after his hands were tied. The organizer, whose name is Gilbert, eventually began leading participants to a second location, although this did not completely disperse the crowd in the park.

Those who remained eventually benefited from seeing the real deal when Chalamet emerged amid the chaos. The actor is currently in the city filming. Marty SupremeJosh Safdie’s ping pong drama, which also stars Gwyneth Paltrow.