ESPN announced that Hollywood movie star Timothée Chalamet will be the guest selection for this weekend’s “College GameDay” in Atlanta ahead of the championship game. Texas-Georgia SEC
However, fans were baffled by Chalamet’s selection. Because the “Dune” star doesn’t have any clear ties to either of the schools he’s playing at.
“Nothing says SEC like a New York City Ivy Leaguer with dual citizenship in the US and France. Well done,” one person on X wrote.
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Timothée Chalamet attends the 81st Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 7, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
Chalamet grew up in New York City and holds French citizenship due to a father who was born in France. He spent the summer in France. living with grandparents
The “Wonka” star also attends Columbia University. Instead, he transferred to study at New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study. Chalamet eventually dropped out of New York University to begin acting full-time.
“I love the movie Timothy. Some stories about Chalamet Does he know anything about college football?,” another person wrote.
“I never watched Timothy. Chalamet once said, ‘I wonder what he thinks about the college football landscape,’” one message read.
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Film actor Timothée Chalamet attends the game between the Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks at Crypto.com Arena. (Gary A. Vasquez-USA Today Sports)
Chalamet is a big New York Knicks fan and has been to several games at Madison Square Garden. But it’s unknown if he’s a college football fan or not.
Usually, the show chooses its guest picks as people who have a connection to the game they’re previewing.
Former Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields was a guest choice when the show was in Columbus, Ohio, for the Buckeyes’ game with Indiana. Former LSU pitcher Paul Skenes and LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne were guest picks when the show was in Baton Rouge, State. Louisiana for the LSU-Alabama game.
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American-French actor Timothée Chalamet during the third quarter of the regular season championship game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers at T-Mobile Arena. (Kyle Terada-USA Today Sports)
Golfer Scottie Scheffler was also a guest choice when the show went to his alma mater in Texas. to cover the Longhorns’ game against Georgia.
Who knows, maybe Chalamet will make fans happy. Impressed with his knowledge of college football and pursued his choice.
No. 5 Georgia takes on No. 2 Texas in the SEC Championship Game at 4:00 PM ET on Saturday.
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