Timothée Chalamet Stuns with Bob Dylan Transformation at Biopic Premiere
The actor's portrayal of Dylan in 'A Complete Unknown,' releasing December 25, has earned praise from Dylan himself and early acclaim from critics.
- Timothée Chalamet attended the New York premiere of 'A Complete Unknown,' dressed in an outfit replicating Bob Dylan's 2003 Sundance Film Festival look, complete with blonde hair and Dylan-inspired accessories.
- The biopic, directed by James Mangold and based on Elijah Wald's book 'Dylan Goes Electric,' chronicles Dylan's rise to fame and his controversial shift to electric music at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival.
- Chalamet has spent six years preparing for the role, learning to play guitar, harmonica, and sing live to authentically portray Dylan's style and voice.
- Bob Dylan himself has endorsed the film and Chalamet's performance, calling the actor 'brilliant' and the movie a 'fantastic retelling' of a pivotal era in his life.
- The film has generated significant awards buzz, with Chalamet receiving a Golden Globe nomination for his performance as the iconic musician.