Timothée Chalamet Stars as Bob Dylan in Biopic

Timothée Chalamet stars as Bob Dylan in the upcoming biopic 'A Complete Unknown', directed by James Mangold. The film explores Dylan's rise to fame and his controversial switch to electric guitar in 1965, inspired by Elijah Wald's book 'Dylan Goes Electric!'. A teaser trailer released recently showcases Chalamet singing 'A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall' and has garnered positive reactions, with fans praising his vocal performance and resemblance to Dylan. The cast includes Elle Fanning as Dylan's love interest Sylvie Russo, Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, and Edward Norton as Pete Seeger. Scheduled for release in December 2024, the film has been in development for several years, with Chalamet actively involved in the musical aspects of the role. Mangold emphasized Chalamet's commitment to the character, noting the extensive preparation he undertook to embody Dylan authentically.