In a surprising turn of events, actor Timothée Chalamet turned up at his own look-alike contest in Lower Manhattan on Sunday. The gathering, which drew a significant crowd, prompted police to request dispersal, culminating in at least one arrest. Chalamet, accompanied by bodyguards, mingled with participants mimicking his roles from films like "Wonka" and "Dune," with some fans initially mistaking the imitators for the actor himself.
The contest, organized by YouTube personality Anthony Po and promoted through flyers across New York, attracted thousands, eager for the $50 prize. However, it quickly ran afoul of city regulations. Just as the contest was starting, police instructed attendees to vacate Washington Square Park due to the "unpermitted costume contest" and issued a $500 fine to the organizers. A contestant's arrest added to the chaotic scene, and many participants moved to another park to continue the event.
On a makeshift stage, look-alikes faced questions about their imaginary romantic plans with Kylie Jenner, with whom Chalamet is rumored to be involved. They were also asked for their take on French language skills and ideas to better the world. Ultimately, the crowd chose Miles Mitchell, a college senior from Staten Island, as the winner. Donning a purple Willy Wonka costume, Mitchell delighted onlookers by tossing candy to the audience. "I'm excited and I'm also overwhelmed," he expressed, acknowledging the high level of competition among the look-alikes. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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