Timotheé Chalamet sent fans into a frenzy when he unexpectedly showed up at a look-alike contest in New York City on Sunday (October 27).
In footage of the moment shared on X, the Call Me By Your Name star, 28, can be seen walking up to a few of the contestants to take a photo, causing the entire crowd to erupt into excited shrieks.
The event, which was held just in time for Halloween, saw more than 2,000 attendees gather at Washington Square Park to watch approximately 30 people dressed in their best Chalamet attire compete for a $50 cash prize. Some even dressed in costume as some of Chalamet’s most iconic movie characters like Willy Wonka .
Miles Mitchell, who was dressed like Chalamet’s titular chocolatier from the 2023 movie musical Wonka , was ultimately crowned the winner.
The contest, hosted by YouTuber Anthony Po, was later moved to Mercer Park after law enforcement intervened and dispersed the gathering.
Speaking to The Independent at the scene, Po shared that he received a $500 fine from the authorities because he didn’t have the proper permit to host an event that large at the Lower Manhattan park.