Timothée Chalamet surprised fans gathered for a Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest in New York City, stopping to take a few photos. Timothée Chalamet surprised fans by appearing at his own look-alike contest in New York City on Sunday afternoon. The Oscar-nominee was surrounded by bodyguards as he moved through the crowd and took photos with his potential look-alikes, some of whom were dressed as characters from his films like "Wonka" and "Dune.

" Video showed Chalamet with a moustache, likely in relation to his role in the upcoming film "Marty Supreme," which he’s been filming in the city with co-star Gwyneth Paltrow. Timothée Chalamet has been filming in New York City with Gwyneth Paltrow. (Getty Images) TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET TALKS NEGATIVE SIDE EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA: 'IT'S HARD TO BE ALIVE NOW' Representatives for Chalamet did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

WATCH: TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET CRASHES HIS OWN LOOK-ALIKE CONTEST IN NEW YORK CITY It’s unclear how long the star stayed at the event, but just as the would-be Chalamets began walking the red carpet rolled out in Washington Square Park for the event, police ordered the group to disperse. The organizers were given a $500 fine for an "unpermitted costume contest." The Associated Press reported that at least one contestant was taken away in handcuffs, though it was not stated as to why.

The NYPD told the outlet charges were pending. An officer from the Parks Enforcement Patrol w.