A Complete Unknown New Trailer Shows Timothee Chalamet Singing THIS 1965 Hit As Bob Dylan; Watch

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As a die-hard fan of Bob Dylan since I first heard “Blowin’ In The Wind” back in ’63, I must say that Timothee Chalamet’s portrayal in A Complete Unknown has me absolutely spellbound! The way he captures the essence of Dylan’s voice and his transformation is nothing short of remarkable.

As a lifestyle connoisseur, let me share my excitement over the latest trailer for Searchlight Pictures’ biopic on Bob Dylan, titled A Complete Unknown. This captivating glimpse offers a more profound look into Timothée Chalamet’s remarkable transformation, both physically and vocally. It appears that the Dune actor has masterfully encapsulated the distinct timbre of Dylan’s voice as he performed the iconic ’60s hit Like a Rolling Stone, leaving us eagerly anticipating his portrayal in the film.

The film opens as Chalamet travels from Minnesota to New York, seeking inspiration for his portrayal of the Girl From the North Country. As he arrives, his own music plays in the background. He spends his days in the city, composing songs and playing gigs at local bars or cafes. His relationship with fellow folk singer Joan Baez, played by Monica Barbaro, blossoms from friendship to a passionate romance.

Yet, the duo who began performing together on stage didn’t have a lasting relationship, and hints of their discord are suggested in the trailer preview. He tells her, “Your songs are like an oil painting in a dentist’s office,” holding a guitar while bare-chested in bed. “You can be quite a jerk, Bob,” Baez retorts.

The trailer also featured footage of Dylan and Baez performing together at the 1963 Monterey Folk Festival. When Sylvie Russo (Elle Fanning) — a fictionalized version of the late singer’s then-girlfriend Suze Rotolo — enters Dylan’s life, a love triangle starts to brew. 

The musician famed for “Blowin’ In The Wind,” often hailed as one of the greatest songwriters ever, was never shy about experimenting with different musical styles. In a sneak peek at the film, Chalamet’s portrayal of Dylan embarks on a creative path, writing and performing songs initially but later shockingly moves towards electric music. A voice is heard in the trailer saying, “This is going to rub some people the wrong way.

In actuality, this fresh endeavor involving enhanced electrical musical instruments encountered criticism, a fact that the late singer strongly objected to. The actor portraying Willy Wonka in the trailer appears to express his discontent with this situation by saying, “It seems they just want me singing Blowin’ In The Wind for the rest of my life,” which could be interpreted as a response to the backlash against electric music.

Disagreements erupted regarding the choice made by the singer, with some expressing awe at his fresh musical approach and others accusing him of betrayal in the realm of folk music. The movie titled “A Complete Unknown,” penned by Mangold and Jay Cocks and loosely based on Elijah Wald’s 2015 book Dylan Goes Electric!, is set to premiere in theaters on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024.

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2024-10-08 18:08