At this week’s Sundance Film Festival, actor Peter Dinklage made a statement on the red carpet that caught many by surprise: he was sporting a bold choice of attire, a Twilight t-shirt. The beloved Game of Thrones star was attending the premiere of his latest project Wicker, which is based on a short story about a fisherwoman who defies societal norms by ordering a husband made out of wicker.
In photos from the event, Dinklage was seen wearing a black Twilight tee under a leather jacket, paired with black jeans and boots. The actor’s choice of attire embraced the height of early 2000s culture, bringing a wave of nostalgia to fans.
The Associated Press’s Liam McEwan captured a moment of Dinklage explaining his outfit choice on TikTok. When complimented on his Twilight shirt, Dinklage responded seriously, “I just thought it’d be fun. Y’know, big fan.” It seems his knowledge of the Twilight series may have been influenced by his young daughter, as Dinklage and his wife Erica Schmidt are known for keeping their personal lives private.
Dinklage’s Twilight shirt, which appears to have been purchased at Target, sparked a buzz on social media, with even Taylor Lautner, who played Jacob Black in the series, expressing surprise at the actor’s choice. Fans speculated about whether Dinklage’s wardrobe choice hinted at a deeper connection to the franchise or even a potential involvement in a reboot.
While a television adaptation of Twilight was reported to be in development over two years ago, there has been little update since. Fans may have to wait to see if Dinklage will truly be involved in the world of the Twilight series in the future.
In a time where nostalgia reigns supreme, Dinklage’s Twilight shirt certainly made a splash at the festival, adding a touch of pop culture history to the red carpet.
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