Titanic: How It Should Be Re-Cast In 2021
2. Jack Dawson - Timothee Chalamet
Titanic wasn't just a story about a ship; it was the tale of a pair of young people falling in love and fighting their social standing, all in the face of disaster. As one half of that romance, Jack became iconic, and his final moments would make him one of the most memorable characters in movie history. That's a lot of pressure, but Chalamet could handle it.
Many would call Timothee Chalamet the modern reincarnation of Leonardo DiCaprio, so that's not a bad start. Besides that comparison, he's also a genuinely phenomenal actor who can deliver on likeable characters and fits the unconventional romantic lead to a T.
The actor has shown in movies like Little Women, Call Me By My Name, Lady Bird, The King and more that he's got an emotional range bigger than a toddler at playtime. He can bring nuance and depth to the role of Jack while still capturing the charm which made the original performance so iconic.