In under three weeks, movie enthusiasts will be treated to the highly anticipated Bob Dylan biopic titled A Complete Unknown, which is set to hit theaters this December 25. This film features the talented Timothee Chalamet portraying the iconic musician Bob Dylan, and ahead of its release, two captivating songs from the soundtrack have already been unveiled. Fans can now enjoy Chalamet’s renditions of the classic tracks “Like a Rolling Stone” and “Girl From the North Country Below,” which showcase his dedication to embodying Dylan’s unique musical style.

The arrival of A Complete Unknown on December 25 promises to be a significant cinematic event. Alongside Chalamet, the film boasts an impressive cast including Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, Monica Barbaro lending her voice to “Girl From the North Country” as Joan Baez, and Boyd Holbrook portraying Johnny Cash, thus creating a rich tapestry of characters from Dylan’s era.

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As reported by Rolling Stone, Timothee Chalamet invested considerable effort into preparing for his role. He collaborated with a vocal coach, a guitar instructor, a dialect specialist, a movement coach, and even a harmonica expert to ensure he authentically captured Bob Dylan’s essence and performance style in the film.

Chalamet’s guitar teacher, Larry Saltzman, shared insights with Rolling Stone about the actor’s impressive work ethic. He noted, “He never wanted to take the easy way out. If I suggested a method that could simplify the process, his response was always ‘Don’t show me the shortcut.’ This illustrates Chalamet’s commitment to fully understanding and portraying the complexity of Dylan’s musical artistry.”

Bob Dylan Praises Timothee Chalamet’s Performance

In a rare public statement, Bob Dylan himself recently shared his thoughts on the film, reflecting on its development and expressing admiration for Chalamet’s acting skills. He remarked, “There’s a movie about me opening soon called A Complete Unknown (what a title!). Timothee Chalamet is starring in the lead role. Timmy’s a brilliant actor, so I’m sure he’s going to be completely believable as me. Or a younger me. Or some other me.” Dylan further explained that the film is inspired by Elijah Wald’s remarkable book Dylan Goes Electric, published in 2015. He described it as a fantastic retelling of pivotal events from the early 1960s that culminated in the Newport fiasco, encouraging viewers to read the book after watching the film.

Listen to Timothee Chalamet Sing ‘Like a Rolling Stone’

Listen to Timothee Chalamet and Monica Barbaro Sing ‘Girl From the North Country’