HOLLYWOOD – The new film “A Complete Unknown” tells us the story of a special time in the history of acclaimed singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. The film tells the story of how Dylan went from a talented teenager who had next to nothing to something special in music, to one of the biggest stars of his time.

Timothee Chalamet turns into Dylan on screen… That’s actually him singing and playing guitar, about 40 songs in this film. Chalamet studied for years to take on this role.
The young actor told us what he sees when he watches an old Dylan video.

“I see an artist who instinctively follows the path he sees in front of him. The one who doesn’t take no for an answer, the one who doesn’t allow himself to be pressured into doing what he doesn’t want to do, and the one who persists in this vision even in the face of boos.” even in the face of turmoil, even if those who support him may feel disappointed and consistent with this vision follow,” said Chalamet.

Elle Fanning plays a character based on one of Dylan’s early girlfriends before all the fame.

“She’s kind of a focal point for the audience in a lot of ways because she’s, excuse me, the only normal person there, you know?” Fanning said. “She’s not part of the circus.”

Monica Barbaro plays folk music icon Joan Baez and was thrilled to have what she calls an emotional conversation with the singer.

“It was kind of mind-blowing,” Barbaro said. “I think for anyone who is a fan of her work, and I have become a huge fan of her work, this is just unreal. The opportunity to speak with Joan is simply life-changing.”

Edward Norton, who plays folk legend Pete Seeger in the film, praises director James Mangold for doing something different here.

“It’s not the eventful plot of a biopic with many chapters about a life,” Norton said. “You know, he really made you feel like you failed that intense phase.”

“A Complete Unknown” returns to theaters on Christmas Day.

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