Timothée Chalamet Recalls Matthew McConaughey's Bizarre Interstellar Prank
In a recent joint interview with Variety on February 21, actors Timothée Chalamet and Matthew McConaughey revisited their time working on the 2014 sci-fi drama Interstellar. Chalamet, who has since won a Golden Globe, revealed a shocking and stomach-churning prank played on him by McConaughey during his final day on set, which the Texas-born actor described as a coming of age moment.
The Unforgettable Trailer Incident
Chalamet began by expressing his sadness at leaving the film, only to discover an unexpected surprise in his trailer bathroom. I went to the bathroom and there was a huge turd in my toilet, he recounted. Feeling disrespected, he initially suspected the film's crew members, known as grips, but they denied involvement.
The mystery was solved when Chalamet approached director Christopher Nolan, who pointed directly at McConaughey. Matthew had this devilish grin on his face, Chalamet said. When questioned, McConaughey explained, In Texas, it's a coming of age, baby. Nolan was reportedly in on the stunt, adding to the prank's orchestrated nature.
Social Media Reactions and Aftermath
After Chalamet shared the story, McConaughey jokingly referred to the incident as leaving a souvenir, to which Chalamet affirmed, That's a true story. The revelation sparked mixed reactions on social media platform X.
- One user criticized the act as disgusting and only humorous if you're twelve.
- Another expressed disbelief, writing, This is not it!!! I am not laughing AT ALL Matthew.
- However, some found amusement in the story, particularly Nolan's role in pointing out McConaughey.
- A fan quipped, McConaughey really said 'alright, alright, alright'... and left Timmy a Texas souvenir.
- Another called it a weird honor, noting the commitment to the bit despite Chalamet's initial discomfort.
Chalamet ultimately made light of the prank, but the incident highlights the unconventional bonding moments that can occur on film sets, even in high-profile projects like Interstellar.
