Timothée Chalamet is set to play folk legend Bob Dylan in the biopic “A Perfect Stranger”. And be careful, he himself sings the classics of the American myth. Enough to disturb the biggest fans.
He’s the new actor that everyone is chasing in Hollywood: Timothée Chalamet will soon play Bob Dylan in a biopic. You’ve probably seen him in “Dune” or as the face of the Bleu de Chanel perfume. But the Franco-American actor doesn’t stop there. In his next film, “A Perfect Stranger”, scheduled in Belgium on February 19, the 28-year-old actor will take on a major role: that of Bob Dylan.
Far from being satisfied with a physical imitation, Timothée will sing himself some of the greatest songs from the legendary musician’s repertoire. The result? More than convincing: two titles are already available on the platforms and it is difficult to distinguish where Dylan stops and where Chalamet begins.
4 years that changed the history of music
The film, directed by James Mangold, focuses on a pivotal period in Bob Dylan’s life. The story begins in January 1961, when the young musician left his native Minnesota to try his luck in New York. There he met emblematic figures of folk music and accelerated his career at great speed.
The highlight? The 1965 folk festival, the day Dylan shocked his audience by swapping his acoustic guitar for an electric one. For the purists of the time, this is absolute sacrilege. We no longer talk about folk, but rock. A decisive turning point for the artist, which will mark the history of music.
Bob Dylan amazed by Timothée Chalamet
And what does the real Bob Dylan think of all this? At 83 years old, the living legend validates the project. He even seems impressed by Timothée Chalamet’s chameleonic performance. The latter confirms, if necessary, that he is one of the most promising actors of his generation.
The film will be released on December 25 in the United States. A perfect Christmas gift for Dylan fans… and Timothée fans.
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