Rainn Wilson Playfully Invites Timothée Chalamet To Appear On His Soul Boom Podcast
The Office star drops a quirky podcast invite to the rising Hollywood actor.
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Rainn Wilson, the actor best known for portraying Dwight Schrute on the hit NBC series “The Office,” has playfully invited Timothée Chalamet to appear on his podcast in a humorous Instagram post, sparking excitement among fans.
In the Instagram post shared on his account, Wilson published an image of himself looking directly at the camera with a slight smile. The post features a comical twist on Chalamet’s name, with Wilson writing: “Wanna come on my podcast Tȋmotheèe Shalamette? (@tchalamet)” followed by a microphone emoji and a credit to @soulboom.
The post showcases Wilson’s characteristic humor, deliberately mispronouncing Chalamet’s name in a playful manner that references his podcast “Soul Boom,” which explores spirituality, purpose, and life’s big questions.
The Soul Boom Podcast
Wilson’s podcast, which shares its name with his 2023 New York Times bestselling book, has become a platform where the actor engages in deep conversations about spirituality, morality, and purpose. The podcast is part of Wilson’s broader work exploring meaningful topics beyond his acting career.
In recent months, Wilson has been actively promoting “Soul Boom” with various activities. Just days before his invitation to Chalamet, Wilson announced his first-ever LIVE SHOW for the podcast, scheduled for May 27th at the Largo Theater in Los Angeles. The announcement promised “a night of big laughs, deep feels, and one very special surprise guest” – though it remains to be seen whether Chalamet might be that surprise guest.
Wilson has featured several notable guests on his podcast, including MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle, with whom he discussed media trust issues and news fatigue. The podcast extends from his previous work with SoulPancake, a company he co-founded to explore life’s biggest questions.
A Multi-faceted Career
Rainn Wilson was born in Seattle, Washington, in 1966. Before his breakout role on “The Office,” Wilson appeared in numerous television shows and films, including “Six Feet Under,” “Galaxy Quest,” and “Almost Famous.”
Beyond acting and podcasting, Wilson is also an author. His memoir, “The Bassoon King,” was published in 2015, and his more recent book, “Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution,” became an instant New York Times bestseller.
Wilson is also known for his humanitarian work and environmental activism. In March 2024, he shared content about the United Nations World Day for Glaciers, featuring cellist Yo-Yo Ma performing “Honor Song” in the Swiss Alps as a call to protect endangered landscapes.
Will Chalamet Accept?
Chalamet, currently one of Hollywood’s most in-demand young actors, has been selective with his media appearances. As of now, Timothée Chalamet has not publicly responded to Wilson’s invitation.
A conversation between these two distinctive personalities would likely be compelling to listen to, especially given Wilson’s knack for drawing out meaningful conversations from his guests.
Fans of both stars have expressed enthusiasm in the comments section of Wilson’s post, many encouraging Chalamet to accept the invitation while appreciating Wilson’s characteristic humor, which is playfully mangled in the name “Tȋmotheèe Shalamette.”
Whether the actor accepts Wilson’s offer remains to be seen, but the invitation itself has already delighted fans of both performers.
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