Viral Timothée Chalamet lookalike breaks silence on “absolutely wild” arrest

As a fervent admirer of the enchanting world of celebrity doppelgängers and the captivating allure they hold, I found myself utterly bewildered by the bizarre turn of events that unfolded at the Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest in New York City. The audacity of fate to bestow upon us a real-life mirror image of our beloved actor, only for him to be handcuffed and charged during what was supposed to be an amusing gathering, leaves me utterly confounded!


During a competition aimed at finding someone who resembles actor Timothée Chalamet, an individual with striking similarities was apprehended. Since then, this doppelganger has shared his account, describing the entire incident as “quite extraordinary.

Last Sunday, on the 27th of October, YouTube personality Anthony Po organized a doppelganger contest for Timothée Chalamet in downtown Manhattan, New York.

2,000 spectators filled Washington Square Park, eager to witness an outstanding replica of Willy Wonka. Remarkably, the original actor made an appearance to check out how his doubles were faring.

However, the large crowd drew the attention of the NYPD, resulting in a hefty fine and one arrest.

The organizer of the ‘Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest’ in NYC was fined $500

— TopMob (@TopMob) October 28, 2024

Matt Mannix, the individual apprehended, went to the event under the belief it would be amusing. However, things took a turn as he was cuffed and indicted for not adhering to instructions from park personnel, law enforcement officers, or park signage on two separate occasions, disorderly behavior, and trespassing.

Later, Mannix discussed his surprising apprehension during a chat with Teen Vogue. He recounted how an officer suddenly grasped him without any prior notice. According to him, this officer shoved him multiple times and kept his arms restrained for approximately three minutes.

During the entire ordeal, I repeatedly inquired, “Are you holding me against my will? Are you holding me against my will?” but he never responded. Instead, he would evade the question by asking me, “Are you going to leave? Are you going to leave?” It was unclear how he expected me to depart when he still had a hold of my wrists. (Mannix’s statement)

Mannix expressed how incredibly chaotic the entire scenario seemed, and mentioned that he’s dealing with a whirlwind of emotions that continue to fluctuate.

Despite appearing somewhat rattled, the individual resembling Timothée Chalamet mentioned receiving a contact from a representative at HBO regarding a possible audition opportunity.

As for the event’s host, Po, he was fined $500 for hosting an unpermitted event.

Previously in the city center, Po has also hosted other events. Not long ago, the YouTube personality made headlines by consuming an entire jar of cheese balls in public, which attracted hundreds of spectators. Subsequently, he earned the nickname ‘Cheeseballman’. Now, he’s revealed his identity as the person behind the orange mask.

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2024-10-30 23:19