AceShowbiz - Timothee Chalamet, a name now synonymous with Hollywood excellence, didn't follow the traditional path to stardom. Instead, his journey was marked by initial rejections and unforeseen turns that led him to where he is today. The Oscar-nominated actor recently opened up in an interview for the cover of Rolling Stone U.K., revealing that he originally aimed for roles in major action franchises such as "The Maze Runner" and "Divergent". Unfortunately, his aspirations were consistently thwarted due to his body type.

"I would always get the same feedback, 'Oh, you don't have the right body,' " Chalamet recalled. He detailed how even his agent expressed frustration, saying, "We're gonna stop submitting you for these bigger projects, because you're not putting on weight. I was trying to put on weight. I couldn't! I basically couldn't. My metabolism or whatever the f**k couldn't do it."

These repeated rejections compelled Chalamet to shift his focus towards more indie projects, a move that would ultimately change the course of his career. He starred in critically acclaimed films such as "Call Me By Your Name", which earned him a Best Actor Oscar nomination, "Lady Bird", "Beautiful Boy" and "Little Women (2019)".

"I was knocking on one door that wouldn't open," he said, referring to action films. "So I went to what I thought was a more humble door, but actually ended up being explosive for me."

Chalamet's dive into indie films set the stage for his eventual success in blockbusters, particularly his lead role in Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" franchise. His return in "Dune: Part Two" solidified his position in Hollywood. Next, fans will see him take on the legendary musician Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unknown", slated for release on December 25.

"There's an intimacy to that work that I hear in Bob's early music, in his early folk songs," he mentioned, tying his past roles to his upcoming ones. "But eventually, you want to use different instruments."

Chalamet's dedication to his craft is evident. He confessed that stepping into Dylan's shoes turned him into a devoted fan, despite having previously preferred hip-hop. His preparation was extensive, involving vocal coaching, guitar lessons, dialect coaching, movement training and harmonica tutoring. Such was his commitment that he remained mostly isolated on set, focusing solely on his character.

"It was something I would go to sleep panicked about, losing a moment of discovery as the character... because I was on my phone or because of any distraction," he said. "I had three months of my life to play Bob Dylan, after five years of preparing to play him. So while I was in it, that was my eternal focus. He deserved that and then more. God forbid I missed a step because I was being Timmy. I could be Timmy for the rest of my life!"

In an industry where physical appearance often overshadows talent, Chalamet's story is a testament to the importance of persistence and adaptability. He turned his early setbacks into opportunities, ultimately finding a path that not only brought him critical acclaim but also personal fulfillment.