Timothée Chalamet Seen as Bob Dylan on the Set of New Biopic
Over the weekend, photos of Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan were released while filming the upcoming biopic A Complete Unknown.
A Complete Unknown will follow a young Dylan, portrayed by Chalamet, as he emerges into the folk music scene in New York City during the 1960s, following his move from Minnesota.
The Dune actor has just been seen in costume for the film, surprising fans. The first look features Chalamet walking in a sunny New York City, dressed as a 17-year-old Dylan. He is seen wearing a worn-out yellow scarf, a similar color of warm gloves, a flannel, and a thick army green coat. Those are paired with blue jeans, a yellow backpack, and a newsboy cap. In addition to the outfit, he is carrying around a guitar.
it’s time to go electric! — new photos of timothée chalamet as a young bob dylan on the set of james mangold’s upcoming bob dylan biopic ’a complete unknown’ in newark, NJ today. (1/3)
— napkinface (@t_chlmts) March 17, 2024
(photos via holycolorfulpig on insta.) pic.twitter.com/9koxsFhd4X
Chalamet was first announced to be cast for this role back in 2020. Unfortunately, production stopped due to multiple circumstances, such as COVID-19 and the SAG-AFTRA strike. It has finally started back up, and filming has begun in New York City and New Jersey.
James Mangold is set to direct, receiving support and detailed notes for the script from Dylan, who will executive produce. Jay Cocks (Gangs of New York) originally wrote the screenplay, which Mangold will be using. Mangold describes the film as an ensemble piece about a moment in Dylan’s music career, as a teenager who hitchhikes to another state to visit and sing for his idol Woody Guthrie, who is sick in the hospital.
Along with Dylan’s help, Chalamet has been getting as close to his character as possible. In January, he even visited Dylan’s old high school to talk to current drama students. He has researched everything about the singer’s life, doing his best to place himself in it.
Say what!? Drama students at Hibbing High School had a very special guest in the audience today. Actor Timothée Chalamet stopped by to talk to students. He'll be playing Bob Dylan in an upcoming biopic. @NorthernNewsNow
— Laura Lee (@LauraLeeNews) January 26, 2024
Flom Photography/ Hibbing High School Drama Department pic.twitter.com/vDa54wZHUI
It is confirmed that Chalamet will sing his songs in the film, as audiences saw recently in his successful Wonka performance. He will be coached by the same vocal coach who worked with Austin Butler during Elvis.
More cast members will reportedly join Chalamet in the film, including Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, Nick Offerman as Alan Lomax, and Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash. Benedict Cumberbatch was originally supposed to be cast, but Edward Norton stepped in to portray Pete Seeger due to production delays.
Timothée Chalamet’s forthcoming role in James Mangold’s Bob Dylan biopic has “Oscar frontrunner” written all over it. https://t.co/DrZepIjmWr
— Vogue Magazine (@voguemagazine) March 17, 2024
Fans are sharing their excitement for the photos on social media, with some joking about how Chalamet’s outfit reminds them of specific fictional characters.
he looks like he’s going to Camp Rock https://t.co/qyL3Y6z22k
— annika (@femaleweezerfan) March 18, 2024
A Complete Unknown has no official release date yet, but their should receive more news as filming progresses.
In theaters, you can buy tickets to see Chalamet’s most recent work, Dune: Part Two. You can also stream his film Wonka, now available on Max.
Entertainment writer at Glitter Magazine
