Timothée Chalamet's Transformation for Bob Dylan Biopic Took Five Years

Chalamet learned to play 13 Dylan songs and worked with a harmonica coach to authentically portray the music icon in 'A Complete Unknown.'

Timothée Chalamet spent five years preparing for his role as Bob Dylan, focusing on mastering Dylan's musical style and physical mannerisms.
The actor described his portrayal as interpretive rather than an exact imitation, emphasizing the film's fable-like approach to Dylan's early career.
Chalamet related his own career struggles to Dylan's, noting similarities in their journeys to success despite initial rejections.
Despite pre-recording several tracks, Chalamet chose to perform live on set to capture the raw essence of Dylan's music.
A Complete Unknown, directed by James Mangold, will depict Dylan's rise in the 1960s and is set to release in theaters on December 25, 2024.