LONDON — Timothée Chalamet and Saoirse Ronan have managed to reconnect amid their hectic schedules and numerous film projects. On Wednesday, the two prominent young actors gathered at the British Film Institute in London for a discussion about their careers and experiences in the industry.

The duo first crossed paths in Greta Gerwig’s critically acclaimed 2017 film “Lady Bird,” and later collaborated again in her adaptation of “Little Women.” Although their professional journeys have somewhat diverged, their friendship remains strong, and they continue to reconnect periodically. Ronan noted, “It’s wonderful at this stage of our lives that we’re both thriving, and our paths remain intertwined.” Her husband, Jack Lowden, was present in the audience for support.

Chalamet and Ronan have had eventful years, with multiple films released that are currently competing for various awards. Chalamet portrays the iconic musician Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s upcoming film “A Complete Unknown,” set to be released on Christmas Day. Meanwhile, Ronan stars as a young woman grappling with alcoholism in “The Outrun,” where she seeks solace in her hometown in the Orkney Islands of Scotland.

In addition to these significant roles, Chalamet reprises his character Paul Atreides in the highly-anticipated sci-fi sequel “Dune: Part Two,” while Ronan features in Steve McQueen’s film “Blitz.” The audience was treated to a screening of scenes from their past collaborations with Gerwig, prompting Chalamet to humorously remark that he found a “Lady Bird” scene to be better than he originally recalled.

As the discussion progressed, the topic of fame emerged. Chalamet shared his thoughts, describing conversations surrounding fame as “the most boring aspect of my life.” Ronan echoed his sentiment, stating, “I just act like none of that exists.” Both actors emphasized a desire to focus on what truly matters to them in their artistic pursuits rather than the superficial aspects of stardom.