When it was announced that Timothée Chalamet would play Bob Dylan on the big screen, the film was immediately anticipated. Now, in the recently released trailer for A complete unknown, Chalamet is already leaving the audience in awe. The Oscar-nominated actor is shown delivering a remarkably spot-on portrayal of the legendary Bob Dylan, and Chalamet even got the voice Right. Biopic, directed by James Mangolddelves into the pivotal period of Dylan’s career, capturing the essence of an era and presenting Chalamet at his best.
Chalamet has received countless accolades for his talent as an actor. His deeply moving performance in Call me by your name has stuck with audiences, and his portrayal of the beloved Paul character in Dune has been received positively by fans. However, Bob Dylan brings a new challenge, as the singer/songwriter is known for his iconic voice and mannerisms. Any concerns fans may have had about Chalamet playing the legendary musician should be eased with the new trailer for A complete unknown. His singing voice is eerie for Dylan’s, and the Wonka the actor resembles the singer perfectly. This casting couldn’t be better and definitely showcases Chalamet’s range as a performer.
The trailer also gives a sneak peak at the other characters in the film who will play a large role in shaping this period in Dylan’s life. Elle Fanning plays Sylvie Russo, Dylan’s partner for a number of years who had a strong influence on the singer’s music. Edward Norton is also shown playing Pete Seeger, a folk singer and activist who also had a major impact on Dylan’s music career. The film itself revolves around controversy surrounding the singer’s approach to performing music, and how he was an early innovator of electrically amplified instrumentation.
When Chalamet was initially cast as Dylan, some doubted the actor’s casting. He may have showcased his talent as an actor with Chalamet’s countless impressive film rolesbut fans had never heard the actor sing. Dylan’s voice in particular is very distinct, and if done wrong can venture into goofy territory. This trailer disproves all the naysayers, showing it Chalamet is the perfect actor to play the “Like a Rolling Stone” artist.. His voice captures the essence of Dylan’s, without sounding like one SNL-style imitation. His singing voice is also amazing, and the fact that he seems to be doing everything himself proves his dedication to the role.
It’s not the first time an actor has taken on the iconic musician on the big screen. 2007 Todd Haynes film I’m not there had several different actors play Bob Dylan at different times in his life. Mangold seems to take a different approach here, choosing to focus on a particular point in Dylan’s life with Chalamet’s performance at the center. This allows the film to have a deeper focus and explore both Dylan’s relationship with his music, the time period and the important figures that come in and out of his life. This trailer is a good tease for what’s to come, which it does Biography from 2024 one of the most anticipated films of the year.
You can see Timothée Chalamet and his pitch-perfect Bob Dylan impression in A complete unknownwhich is expected to hit theaters in December 2024. For more information on other exciting projects in theaters in the near future, be sure to consult our 2024 movie release schedule.
