Becoming Bob Dylan

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When Timothée Chalamet initially agreed to portray Bob Dylan in the critically acclaimed biopic “A Complete Unknown,” he didn’t anticipate it becoming a five-and-a-half-year long saga. The “Dune” actor became involved with the project in 2019, but due to filming delays resulting from the pandemic and industry disputes, Chalamet was afforded ample time to delve deeply into his research for the role.

According to Chalamet, speaking to RT, he “dive deep” into the subject matter. In the 1960s, footage of him is quite scarce, so he visited his birthplace in Duluth [Minnesota], Hibbing (where he grew up), and Minneapolis (where he attended college briefly). He also spent a significant amount of time learning to play the guitar and harmonica. Over a span of five and a half years, he meticulously explored every detail, making his study an all-consuming passion, day and night.

A Complete Unknown” follows the life story of the renowned musician from 1961 to 1965, using a script inspired by Elijah Wald’s 2015 book “Dylan Goes Electric!“. This text proved useful for Chalamet, in addition to YouTube videos, music tutorials, and the 1967 documentary “Don’t Look Back“, as research materials.

[image id=”2183104″ size=”landscape_thumbnail” title=”Timothee Chalamet as Bob Dylan” alt=”Timothee Chalamet as Bob Dylan” classes=””] Timothee Chalamet as Bob Dylan next to the man himself.

According to Director James Mangold, the research done by actor Timothée Chalamet proved invaluable: “Timmy has a remarkable ability to change himself. I couldn’t possibly make Timmy or any other actor look or sound exactly like Bob Dylan. If you want to see the genuine Dylan performing, there are excellent documentaries that capture that. The aim here is to create the right atmosphere. Timmy is an adaptable actor who deeply grasps the essence of the role. He possesses the necessary energy, intelligence, and imagination for it.

[image id=”2191618″ size=”landscape_thumbnail” title=”Timothée Chalamet – A Complete Unknown” alt=”Timothée Chalamet in character as Bob Dylan walking down. street for A Complete Unknown” classes=””] Timothée Chalamet in A Complete Unknown.

The genuine Dylan, known for being a secluded figure of fame, surprisingly stepped into the spotlight with X, offering his approval by labeling Chalamet as an exceptional actor. Chalamet responded warmly: “It felt like Bob descending from the mountain to touch my forehead or something,” he shared. “It was a significant endorsement.

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2025-01-15 21:03