Washington, May 2 -- The Italian cinema academy unveiled Friday that it will honour U.S. star Timothee Chalamet at this year's David di Donatello awards.

The Dune and A Complete Unknown actor will receive an honorary David award for "cinematic excellence" at this year's ceremony in Rome, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

"Timothee Chalamet's European origins and American background make him one of the most unpredictable and talented protagonists of international cinema today, capable of being both an auteur performer and a star generating trends and styles," said Italian cinema academy president Piera Detassis in a statement.

"The Academy is delighted to award him the David for Cinematic Excellence, which is meant to be an acknowledgement...