Timothée Chalamet Sings as Bob Dylan in First Biopic Footage

Check out Timothée Chalamet’s rendition of Bob Dylan in the upcoming biopic ‘A Complete Unknown’, as seen in newly released footage. Filmed in New Jersey alongside Monica Barbaro, who portrays Joan Baez, the clip captures the duo singing and strumming guitars before Chalamet showcases his harmonica skills. 

This sneak peek comes after Chalamet’s recent sightings in costume as the legendary musician.

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‘A Complete Unknown’, featuring Benedict Cumberbatch, Elle Fanning, Nick Offerman, and Edward Norton, delves into Dylan’s evolution during the ’60s, exploring his transition to electric guitar, meteoric rise to fame, and iconic status in folk-rock.

Director James Mangold confirmed Chalamet’s singing role, citing the film’s focus on Dylan’s remarkable journey from a struggling artist to a global sensation within a few years. Mangold emphasized the film’s portrayal of Dylan’s immersion in New York’s folk music scene and his subsequent skyrocketing fame.

In a recent interview with NME, Chalamet expressed his admiration for Austin Butler’s portrayal of Elvis Presley in the Baz Lurhmann film, ‘Elvis’, suggesting a crossover between their respective biopics.

– Farheen Ali