The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Philadelphia Pacers 123-129 on Saturday night in Las Vegas to win the inaugural in-season tournament.

Timothée Chalamet, 27, was seated courtside to watch the exciting contest.

The Wonka star wore a black sweater and a white T-shirt with black leather leggings.

He wore a black ball hat to control his famously curly hair and looked like he was totally focused on the action on the court.

At the same time as the sports event, the Call Me By Your Name actor is getting praise for his performance in Wonka, the prequel to Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

 

 

 

 

Chalamet plays Wonka, the lead character in Roald Dahl’s 1964 prequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Johnny Depp and Gene Wilder played the slightly terrifying chocolatier in earlier films.

Wonka is the younger, less cynical brother of Willy Wonka, who relocated to London to run his chocolate shop. However, a powerful cartel that owns the whole candy industry puts him in jeopardy.

Director Paul King has been a big fan of Willy Wonka since he was a young child, calling the character an “extraordinary creation.” This enigmatic inventor, magician, and chocolatier has the power to fulfill desires and bring about incredible miracles all around him.

“I looked into Willy Wonka’s past and wondered what would happen if he were the main character in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” he remarked.

The Dune actor, who grew up seeing the 1971 picture directed by Wilder, called the part “a dream come true.”

Chalamet stated to USA Today, “I remember reading the script and realizing right away that some of the most important aspects of the character were his unwavering spirit and ambition.”

It was the exact opposite of the well-known Willy Wonka, right down to the insane look in his eye. “How would that character have started to end up where he’s still childlike but kind of broken?” the man said.

King declared, “I want to provide an explanation for how he came to be what he was.” “The film explores the reasons behind his extraordinary drive to become a chocolate maker.”

Stars walk the red carpet at the Wonka World Premiere.

 

 

The Call Me By Your Name actor is receiving high marks for his role in Wonka, the prequel to Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, around the time of the athletic event.

“Timothée is the best leader we could have—he’s charming, kind, successful, and annoyingly young.” He has a unique gift, and he can dance and sing as well.

On December 8, Wonka made its theatrical debut, and based on early assessments, fans are thrilled.

“There was crying in the movie theater, and Timothée singing pure imagination was the perfect bow to tie that heartfelt moment all together,” a fan commented. “I’m probably the first to say this.”

Keegan-Michael Key, Matt Lucas, Sally Hawkins, Rohan Atkinson, Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant, and recent addition Calah Lane are all featured in Wonka.