Chalamet Drives Lucid’s ‘Driven’ Campaign Live Today

Lead: Academy Award nominee Timothée Chalamet premieres Lucid Motors’ adrenaline-fueled “Driven” campaign today as the electric-vehicle maker names him its first global brand ambassador, while fresh entertainment insights and personal buzz continue to swirl.

Nut Graf: The Dune and Wonka star’s electrifying partnership with Lucid underscores his crossover appeal in Hollywood and advertising. Simultaneously, a candid podcast anecdote from Julianne Hough and breakup rumors with Kylie Jenner highlight Chalamet’s pervasive cultural footprint beyond the big screen.

Brand Ambassador Milestone

  • Lucid Motors unveiled “Driven,” a high-octane short film featuring Chalamet and directed by James Mangold, showcasing the all-electric Lucid Gravity’s capabilities.¹
  • The two-minute director’s cut debuts today during the NFL livestream between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers, with :30 and :60 spots following.¹
  • As Lucid’s first global ambassador, Chalamet will appear in future campaigns, leveraging stunt-driven storytelling to emphasize speed, range and versatility.¹

Candid Podcast Confession

  • On Sept. 5, Dancing with the Stars cohost Julianne Hough revisited her “most cringe” Oscar red-carpet interview with Chalamet during a guest appearance on the Chicks in the Office podcast.²
  • Hough laughed recalling asking Chalamet about his “go-to dance move,” admitting she felt “thankfully cringe” and noting the actor’s bemused response.²

Personal Life Buzz

  • Breakup rumors with Kylie Jenner intensified as an X post indicated Jenner avoided Chalamet at a high-profile event earlier this week.³
  • Fans speculate the pair’s relationship remains on rocky ground amid contrasting publicity moments.³

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