At the Timothée Chalamet London Premiere, the actor arrived on a Lime e-bike, making headlines. However, his eco-friendly stunt led to a £65 fine. Read the full story!
Timothée Chalamet's Unconventional Red Carpet Entry
Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet grabbed headlines when he arrived at the London premiere of A Complete Unknown on a Lime e-bike, ditching the traditional luxury car. While the eco-friendly choice impressed fans, it also landed him in an unexpected situation.
During a French talk show Quotidien, the BAFTA-nominated actor revealed that he was fined £65 for parking his Lime bike in an unauthorized area near BFI Southbank. Speaking in French, Chalamet humorously justified his decision: “There was a traffic jam.” However, unaware that he had parked in a restricted zone, he joked about the irony of being fined despite giving the brand free publicity.
Photographer Aidan Zamiri, who accompanied Chalamet on the bike ride, also faced a penalty. He later shared an Instagram clip of their journey across Westminster Bridge, captioning it as their “favorite mode of transport.” Unfortunately, their ride was cut short when Lime automatically ended the rental due to prolonged inactivity, and Zamiri was additionally fined £2 for improper parking.
Chalamet, portraying folk legend Bob Dylan in the biopic, made a bold entrance—first on the rented bike and later casually talking on his phone as paparazzi snapped pictures. He sported a black suit with a striking blue shirt, while his co-stars Monica Barbaro (playing Joan Baez) and Edward Norton (as Pete Seeger) joined him for the premiere.
The film chronicles Dylan’s rise, from street performances to his groundbreaking 1965 Newport Folk Festival appearance. Notably absent from the premiere were co-star Elle Fanning and director James Mangold, who were dealing with the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
Chalamet Acknowledges LA Wildfires
During the London screening, Chalamet addressed the California wildfires that forced over 200,000 residents to evacuate, saying, “We were supposed to be here with Elle and James, but our thoughts are with everyone affected.” He expressed gratitude to the attendees and concluded with, “Thank you all for coming and enjoying this film in a safe space.”
Chalamet’s unconventional red carpet choice may have cost him a £65 fine, but it certainly made headlines. As A Complete Unknown gears up for its release, his eco-friendly stunt has only added to the film’s buzz.