Nathan Lane, known for his role in The Lisbon Traviata and The Lion King, has criticized Timothée Chalamet's comments that "no one cares about" ballet and opera anymore. Lane, who was promoting his new Broadway revival Death of a Salesman and played alongside Matthew McConaughey on The View, called the comments "stupid" and "insulted" in their portrayal of the opera and ballet scene. He also questioned why there was a town hall meeting with Chalamat and McConaghey, who also attended the CNN & Variety Town Hall Event, was necessary. However, Lane speculated that some weed may have been used behind-the-scenes during the event.