Timothée Chalamet took to Twitter earlier today to express his sadness following the outbreak of coronavirus in Crema, Italy, where the heartthrob filmed the coming of age film, Call Me By Your Name which catapulted him to international fame.
The New Yorker, 24, was “sending love” to the residents of Crema and reflected on his memories that he made during his time in the city.
Timothée has previously spoken about spending time in the city with co-star Armie Hammer claiming that they would frequently hang out and either watch Mike Tyson documentaries, enjoy bike rides or simply sit together and drink espressos.
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Taking to Twitter, Timothée said: “I’m thinking of EVERYONE in hotspots right now, young and old, but CREMA – my heart is with you,
“I can’t believe this is happening. Heartbroken at these stories I’m reading, in locations I know!! Please try to stay safe”.
Fans instantly flooded the replies of his tweet, with one saying: “Stay safe pls Revolving hearts keep healthy. During this difficult time, we all in this together, we will get thru this dark time. Everything will go back to normal soon.”
He is set to make his West End debut next month in 4000 Miles (Image: Barcroft Media via Getty Images)
While a second went on to say: “Stay safe, Timmy.”
A third added: “had to cancel our trip to crema for next month Pleading face it’s heartbreaking to see this happening to all these places we love and longed to love.”
It was recently announced that Timothée is to make his West End debut in 4000 Miles next month, performing at The Old Vic Theatre.
Timothée shot to international fame following his role in Call Me By Your Name (Image: GC Images)
The New York Times has dubbed the production a “funny, moving, altogether wonderful drama” and it appears that Chalamet is a fan of cycling.
4000 Miles will see his 21-year old character vanish while cycling across the United States with his best friend.
Following weeks of silence, he suddenly appears on his grandmother’s doorstep in Manhattan.
He became the youngest-ever Best Actor nominee at the Oscar Awards
Despite the UK government urging the public to attend theatres, pubs and cinemas – its believed that 4000 Miles will still go ahead at The Old Vic.
Timothée shot to fame when he became the youngest-ever Best Actor nominee at the Oscar awards for his portrayal of Elio in Call Me By Your Name.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
