Timothee Chalamet is 'floored' after receiving high praise from Bob Dylan for his portrayal of the folk legend in the upcoming biopic, 'A Complete Unknown'.
- December 5, 2024
AceShowbiz - Timothee Chalamet couldn't be happier after receiving an endorsement from the legendary Bob Dylan for his role in "A Complete Unknown".
Dylan, sharing his first public comments about the film on December 4 via X (formerly Twitter), expressed confidence in Chalamet's ability to portray him, stating, "Timmy's a brilliant actor so I'm sure he's going to be completely believable as me. Or a younger me. Or some other me." The film, adapted from Elijah Wald's "Dylan Goes Electric", explores Dylan's pivotal moments leading up to his electrifying performance at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival.
Chalamet, who has dedicated extensive time to perfect his role, took to social media to express his gratitude. "Floored. I am so grateful. Thank you Bob," he tweeted in response to Dylan's kind words. On Instagram, he echoed his excitement, "Screaming crying laughing... THANK YOU BOB!!!! DREAM COME TRUE!!!!"
Portraying Dylan was no small feat for Chalamet. The 28-year-old actor underwent rigorous preparation, including learning to play 13 of Dylan's songs, working with various coaches, and even taking a road trip to Dylan's early stomping grounds in Minnesota.
Director James Mangold praised the depth of Chalamet's commitment, emphasizing that the actor would sing and play guitar live on set. The film features a star-studded cast, including Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, and Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo.
Chalamet shared that the first scene they shot involved performing "Song to Woody," a deeply personal song for Dylan. "It was the first one we shot in the movie. You couldn't do it to a playback because it's such an intimate scene. It's in a hospital room with Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. And I did it live and it went great... I went home and I wept that night," Chalamet revealed. This emotional connection to the role has been evident throughout his preparation and performance.
The buzz surrounding "A Complete Unknown" is palpable, marking it as one of the most anticipated music biopics of the year. With Dylan's stamp of approval and Chalamet's heartfelt portrayal, the film promises to captivate audiences when it hits theaters on December 25.
