While hosting a “Dune: Part Two” discussion for Fandango, Naz Perez discussed Florence Pugh and Timothée Chalamet’s antics. “I was reading that you guys had to be separated on set because you were having so much fun, and I know you like calling him Chalamala Bing Bong,” Perez said. “Well, my gran calls him Chalamala Bing Bong, so…,” Pugh replied.
The “Little Women” star was the one who came up with that bit. In a chat with The Guardian in 2018, Pugh revealed that she mistakenly referred to Chalamet by his nickname in person. “I accidentally called him Timothée Chalamala-bing-bong to his face,” she said. “He was like, ‘What?’ And I was like, ‘Nothing!'” Previously, Pugh only privately referred to Chalamet by his fake name in conversations with her grandmother.
Chalamet and Pugh have a great friendship, but the “Wonka” actor also has a surprisingly cute dynamic with his co-star’s grandmother. While speaking with Trending Hollywood at the “Dune 2” premiere in London, Pugh mentioned she brought her grandma to the event. For Chalamet, this was a huge win, as Pugh said, “They have a special relationship.” Chalamet joked that he knew “Granny Pat” before he knew Pugh.
