Timothée Chalamet and Matthew McConaughey on Interstellar, Marty Supreme

Variety
by Selome Hailu
February 21, 2026
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Timothée Chalamet and Matthew McConaughey reunited in a heartfelt and inspiring town hall event produced by Variety and CNN at the University of Texas at Austin. The两位actors, who first collaborated on Christopher Nolan’s 2014 sci-fi film *Interstellar*, reflected on their careers and shared anecdotes from their time working together. Chalamet, now 30, recalled how McConaughey influenced him during his early acting days, emphasizing the impact ofMcConaughey’s mentorship on his journey. The event showcased their evolving relationship, transitioning from a mentee-mentor dynamic to one of mutual respect and camaraderie. Chalamet opened up about his career crossroads at age 17 when he was cast in *
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Originally published on Variety on 2/21/2026