Bob Dylan Praises Timothée Chalamet's Portrayal in Upcoming Biopic 'A Complete Unknown'

The music legend calls the actor 'brilliant' and expresses confidence in the depiction of his early career, as the film prepares for its December 25 release.

• Bob Dylan publicly endorsed Timothée Chalamet's portrayal of him in the biopic 'A Complete Unknown,' describing the actor as 'brilliant' and 'completely believable.'
• The film, directed by James Mangold, chronicles Dylan's early career, including his arrival in New York City in 1961 and his controversial switch to electric instrumentation at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival.
• The screenplay is based on Elijah Wald's 2015 book 'Dylan Goes Electric!' which Dylan praised as a 'fantastic retelling' of pivotal events in his life.
• Timothée Chalamet prepared extensively for the role over five years, learning guitar, harmonica, and Dylan's distinctive vocal style, and has received early acclaim for his performance.
• The film, which features an ensemble cast including Elle Fanning, Edward Norton, and Monica Barbaro, will have early IMAX screenings starting December 18 before its wide release on Christmas Day.

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