Thursday’s Paul Mescal lookalike contest in Dublin was the first of many upcoming celebrity lookalike competitions to be held after the viral Timothée Chalamet contest in New York.
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The viral Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest that captivated social media in October spawned a continuously growing list of copycats around the globe, including Irishmen dressing as actor Paul Mescal for a grand prize of 20 euros earlier this month and Chicagoans channelling “The Bear” star Jeremy Allen White this past weekend.TimelineKey Background
The viral Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest drew hundreds of attendees and dozens of people dressed up as Chalamet in his best-known film roles, including Willy Wonka and his “Dune” character. 21-year-old Miles Mitchell, who dressed as Wonka, won the $50 grand prize.
