Spike Lee wants to do a movie with fellow Knicks fan Timothee Chalamet

Spike Lee recently appeared on the Bill Simmons’ podcast, where the subject of Timothée Chalamet’s sudden prominence as a Knicks fan came up. Lee didn’t hesitate to praise the young star, calling him “a good guy,” “a real fan,” and “a great actor.” He even revealed that the two have discussed the idea of working on a movie together, though he joked that it would have to wait until Chalamet’s schedule clears up “in the next four or five years.” That might be optimistic, given Chalamet has Marty Supreme arriving in December, a role in James Mangold’s next film, and, of course, the small matter of filming the final chapter of the Dune trilogy.

Chalamet’s presence at Knicks games has been hard to miss. During this year’s playoff run, he was as visible on the sidelines as anyone not named Spike Lee. He even showed up courtside for road games in Indiana, the kind of flex only available to someone rich, famous, and 29.

Even though Lee and Chalamet could probably spend hours breaking down Jalen Brunson’s footwork, the director made it clear that if the two ever collaborate, it won’t be on a sports movie. So, no, don’t expect a He Got Game sequel headlined by Chalamet. Still, the thought of him cast as a local basketball phenom—trying to posterize defenders half a foot taller—would at least be good for a laugh.

(h/t The Hollywood Reporter)