‘Stranger Things’ Star Calls Out Timothée Chalamet’s Ballet and Opera Take with a Sharp Comeback
Gaten Matarazzo is gearing up for the release of his new film, Pizza Movie, and the “Stranger Things” star had a playful moment aimed at Timothée Chalamet while promoting it. Matarazzo shared an Instagram video with co-star Sean Giambrone to announce the movie, and fans quickly noticed a cheeky nod to Chalamet’s recent comments on ballet and opera.
In the clip, Matarazzo excitedly says, “Pizza Movie is an American film. It comes out on April 3, 2026.” Giambrone jumps in, adding that the movie will be on Hulu. “It’s not in theaters, we wanted it to be in theaters, but they said ‘No!’” he jokes as the two cheer and yell to hype up the release.
Fans noticed a funny similarity to how Chalamet promoted his movie Marty Supreme, where he stood outdoors yelling at the camera while announcing its release on Christmas Day. The resemblance didn’t go unnoticed online.
Toward the end of the video, Matarazzo adds, “By the way, we want to be clear that we love the ballet and the opera!” This line appeared to be a playful jab at Chalamet, who had recently sparked backlash after saying that “no one really cares” about ballet and opera.
The post quickly caught attention on social media, with fans praising Matarazzo for his humor and lighthearted way of promoting the movie. The actor continues to balance his work on Stranger Things with his growing film career, showing a knack for engaging fans both on and off screen.
It’s fun to see Matarazzo mix promotion with humor, especially when referencing other stars. It adds personality and keeps fans entertained. What do you think of his playful dig at Chalamet? Share your thoughts in the comments.