Why did Timothée Chalamet arrive on an electric bike on the BFI red carpet in London?

It was while riding a bicycle, on an electric model from the Lime brand, that Timothée Chalamet, mustache flying, decided to arrive at the premiere of the film “A Perfect Stranger”. In this biopic directed by James Mangold, the young actor brilliantly plays the singer Bob Dylan with astonishing resemblance. The green and white self-service bicycle on which the Franco-American star arrived is usually used for short trips in American or European cities such as London or Paris. But in one appearance, it became a real fashion accessory.

An atypical object

This staging, which strongly resembles clever product placement, would not be one. It would be a tribute to Bob Dylan, who regularly rides a bicycle. Others associate this symbolic appearance with the time the singer swapped his acoustic guitar for an electric guitar during a concert at Newport Folk in 1965, since he preferred an electric bike to a classic.

In any case, this bold choice greatly amused the web. “He’s so not serious, I love it”, “But why?”, “Iconic”, some Internet users commented under the video, which has gone viral, on Instagram. It was such a success that it was talked about, to the point of completely overshadowing her look. That evening, Timothée Chalamet had opted, as usual, for an original outfit, designed here by British designer Martine Rose. He wore a navy blue blazer and pants, with a blue printed shirt and black patent shoes.

Red carpets noticed

This isn’t the first time the actor has attracted all the attention. For the film’s New York premiere, he was completely transformed to imitate the singer’s style. Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door. These shocking actions are part of a successful communication plan for the biopic, which is already shaping up to be a success. While waiting for its release in France, scheduled for January 29 in theaters, the suspense remains: which accessory will he choose for the preview in Paris?