Timothee Chalamet Recalls Reunion with Director Christopher Nolan

The actor felt like he was 17 again during their recent interaction.

Feb. 21, 2026 at 4:30pm

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Actor Timothee Chalamet recently reunited with director Christopher Nolan, and the experience made Chalamet feel like he was 17 years old again. Chalamet, who starred in Nolan's 2014 film Interstellar, said the two took photos together and Nolan even gave him a playful noogie, making Chalamet feel like he was back on the set of that movie over a decade ago.

Why it matters

Chalamet's breakout role was in Interstellar, which was one of his first major movie parts. The reunion with Nolan clearly had a nostalgic effect on the now 30-year-old actor, highlighting the lasting impact that early career-defining roles can have on young performers.

The details

During a screening of Call Me by Your Name, Chalamet reflected on his recent interaction with Nolan. The two discussed their experience working on Interstellar, with Nolan even playfully putting Chalamet in a headlock and giving him a noogie backstage, much to Chalamet's surprise. Chalamet said the whole experience made him feel like he was 17 again, and that the 13 years since Interstellar hadn't elapsed.

  • Chalamet and Nolan recently reunited earlier this month.
  • Interstellar was released in 2014.

The players

Timothee Chalamet

An Academy Award-nominated actor who starred in Nolan's 2014 film Interstellar, one of his first major movie roles.

Christopher Nolan

A renowned film director who directed Chalamet in Interstellar.

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What they’re saying

“The whole experience with Nolan, I felt totally like 17 again. I went home, it was shocking ...That was a crazy car ride home for me. I was like, 'Holy sh-t, I feel like, you know, the 13 years that elapsed haven't elapsed,'”

— Timothee Chalamet, Actor (Deadline)

“We were taking pictures together ... and he throws me in a headlock and starts giving me a noogie. I'm like, 'Holy sh-t, Chris Nolan's hitting me with a noogie right now.' I said to him, 'Chris, I'm a 30-year-old man.' He said, 'Not to me, you're not,'”

— Timothee Chalamet, Actor (Deadline)

The takeaway

Chalamet's reunion with Nolan highlights the lasting impact that early career-defining roles can have on young actors, even years later. The nostalgic experience of working with Nolan again made Chalamet feel transported back to the start of his career, underscoring the powerful connection between actors and the directors who help launch their success.