" From the mannerisms dally live , the nervous energy , to the voice ( which is so hard to perpetrate off ) . I was afraid of this , but now I ’m absolutely seethe . "
So, earlier this year, everyone — especially me — was super excited whenTimothée Chalametwas finally spotted on the set of the new biopic based on the life of folk legend Bob Dylan.
If you watched his episodes ofSaturday Night Live, you might’ve discovered that Timothée also has musical talents.
If not, everyone at least recognized that Timothée could translate his musical talents on the silver screen with his turn as the famous fictional chocolatier inWonka.
Now, Timothée will portray one of the most celebrated singer-songwriters in history, and we have first look — and listen!
A Complete Unknownis a biographical drama directed by James Mangold based on Elijah Wald’s bookDylan Goes Electric!
Mangold has directed other biographical films, includingWalk the Line(2005) andFord v Ferrari(2019).
Mangold’s also known for his work on major franchises, such asLogan(2017) andIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny(2023),so the film is in great hands aesthetically.
InA Complete Unknown, Timothée stars as Bob Dylan.
Monica Barbaro is the iconic folk singer Joan Baez.
Edward Nortonis legendary folk singer Pete Seeger.
AndElle Fanningis Sylvie Russo, a character based on Bob’s girlfriend at the time, artist Suze Rotolo.
The cover of Bob Dylan’s second studio album,The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan,features Dylan and Suze in Greenwich Village,New YorkCity.
The film also stars P.J. Byrne as Harold Leventhal, Scoot McNairy as Woody Guthrie, and Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash.
The “Like a Rolling Stone” singer’s career spans decades and, infamously, genres. This film focuses on Bob’s life from his arrival in New York in 1961 to the 1965 Newport Folk Festival and his groundbreaking and controversial electric performance.
Timothée is actually singing in the movie, and it sounds pretty darn accurate.
I’m not the only person stoked by this movie. Here are the best reactions to theA Complete Unknownteaser to get you excited:
Timothée , you did it . You search and voice just like Bob Dylan ! Congratulations ! Second Oscar nomination incoming for A Complete Unknown!pic.twitter.com / uptSx7AIvf
“Judging by the facial expressions while singing I can tell Timothée put on the work, that along with the cinematography and a trailer that is not too flashy makes me think we’re in for a treat!”
“The fact that they released it on July 24, the day Dylan went electric at Newport, is rly tight.”
“When ‘A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall’ started playing, I got goosebumps. Can’t wait to watch this, I’ll be crying for the most part for sure.”
He sounds just like him!pic.twitter.com / KVILBE2Pup
in conclusion get to hear a crisp version of timothée tattle as bob dylan … . yeah i ’m gon na demand a complete obscure soundtrack vinylpic.twitter.com/3GrRtzO8Zo
“YES. As a huge Dylan fan this seems to bang on. From the mannerisms playing live, the nervous energy, to the voice (which is so hard to pull off). I was afraid of this, but now I’m absolutely buzzing.”
Is there anything Timothée Chalamet ca n’t do ?
oh man , i ca n’t wait to see timothee do press tours with elle fan for a consummate unknown.pic.twitter.com/gIIZ5KH1Wz
“The way he blinks while singing is so Bob, I’m thrilled.”
“So happy to see Lil Timmy Tim getting back to his roots after his success with his singing skills in the Wonka movie.”
already obsessed with timmy on “ a perfect unknown ” give him that academy award NOWpic.twitter.com/9SKXjLgJeg
You can watch the full trailer below:
A Complete Unknownis expected to be released in December 2024.
Searchlight Pictures
