Overview
- Speaking at a London Q&A on Feb. 1, Chalamet said he paid “over six figures” of his own money to secure and stage a musical segment during his Jan. 25, 2025 Saturday Night Live appearance.
- He recounted negotiating with SNL creator Lorne Michaels to both host and perform, saying he refused to accept an initial no on doing the music.
- Chalamet performed three Bob Dylan songs on the broadcast tied to A Complete Unknown, singing “Outlaw Blues,” “Three Angels,” and “Tomorrow Is a Long Time.”
- He did not specify how the money was spent, with Entertainment Weekly noting the lack of detail, and some outlets citing an unnamed source saying he covered band fees and set construction, which has not been officially confirmed.
- He defended recent viral stunts such as the Las Vegas Sphere ping-pong display and satirical Zoom events as self-expression to reach new audiences, as he campaigns with a 2026 Best Actor nomination for Marty Supreme, which Complex reported became A24’s top domestic grosser.