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A new Bob Dylan biopic is in the works, and Timothée Chalamet won’t just be starring as the legendary musician— he’ll also be singing the part!
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James Mangold, who will be directing the film, spoke to Collider at the 2023 Europe Star Wars Celebration at the ExCel Centre. He dropped a few details about the upcoming project, which is expected to begin production this August. During the interview, Mangold was asked whether his leading actor would be providing vocals for the role. “Of course,” he answered confidently.
Director Confirms Timothée Chalamet Will Sing as Bob Dylan
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny director James Mangold also told interviewers that he was excited to portray “such an amazing time in American culture” and to tell the story of “19-year-old Bob Dylan coming to New York with, like, two dollars in his pocket and becoming a worldwide sensation within three years.”
The biopic, titled A Complete Unknown, has been in the works since 2020. Chalamet has been intended to play Bob Dylan almost since the very beginning. The Call Me By Your Name actor told Variety in 2022 that he appreciated having extra time to get ready for the important role.
“I haven’t stopped preparing, which has been one of the greatest gifts for me,” said the actor. “It’s been a wonderful experience getting to dive into that world, whether we get to make it or not.”
By the time we see Chalamet’s performance as the iconic “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” singer, we’ll already have a pretty good idea of his singing abilities. The French Dispatch actor is also starring in a musical prequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, simply titled Wonka. This film is expected to be released in December 2023.
Now, if only James Mangold could also confirm the recent rumors surrounding Timothée Chalamet’s dating life…
