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Kalshi\u2019s latest ad is betting on star power, but fans are not buying it.<\/p>\n
The prediction market giant\u2019s latest campaign taps A-list actor Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet for a one-minute video advertisement featuring the actor in a series of nonsensical and non-Kalshi-related scenarios. But, despite being directed by Oscar-winning Swedish cinematographer Linus Sandgren, fans on social media seem to not be embracing the video.<\/p>\n
\u201cDelete this bro we were rooting for you,\u201d a user responded to the video posted by Chalamet\u2019s X account. Another added<\/a>, \u201cyou are a rich and famous actor, why are you promoting trash?\u201d<\/p>\n The minute-long video features Chalamet in three different scenes: first, he is a dentist\u2019s office getting a procedure done while trying to pronounce the word \u201cKalshi,\u201d then, he is seen jumping while in a bedroom trying to tap the ceiling with his head to stop the music coming from above. Lastly, Chalamet appears in a red-walled music store playing the piano. At the end of every scene, Kalshi\u2019s logo appears in white, no further explanation given.<\/p>\n The video, which has over 6 million views and almost 2,000 replies, is being flooded by fans with concerns over Chalamet partnering with the prediction market\u2014calling out how addicting betting is and questioning whether or not Chalamet was selling out.<\/p>\n \u201cRuining a multi-year generational run for Kalshi is crazy,\u201d a user said on X<\/a>. Another said<\/a> \u201cthis completely cancels out all of the goodwill you have garnered over the last few years.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI seriously think we need to viciously bully any celebrity who sells out to take a Kalshi, Polymarket, or any type of online gambling ad. Gross, manipulative, and dangerous thing to promote to your huge audience.\u201d another added<\/a>.<\/p>\n Many fans took to referencing recent comments from the actor while accepting his 2025 Screen Actors Guild Award. During the speech, Chalamet said he was in the \u201cpursuit of greatness,\u201d comments which fans point out clash with the Kalshi deal.<\/p>\n \u201cA Kalshi ad? I thought you wanted greatness man,\u201d a user said on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n Others referenced Chalamet\u2019s recent viral appearances at the Knicks games\u2014which have become notorious for the sky high ticket prices.<\/p>\n \u201cFinally figured out how timothee chalamet was affording courtside knicks tickets,\u201d one user added<\/a>.<\/p>\n But most used the space to roast the actor, particularly his lack of an Academy Award, which he lost earlier this year despite being nominated for his role in Marty Supreme<\/em>.<\/p>\n \u201cTimoth\u00e9e Chalamet doing Kalshi ads. Yep, Michael B Jordan deserved that Oscar over him,\u201d a user said<\/a>. <\/p>\n