Timothee Chalamet unrecognizable as he unveils bold Bob Dylan-inspired transformation on red carpet

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Timothee Chalamet made waves at the New York City premiere of 'A Complete Unknown', where he starred as Bob Dylan in the highly anticipated biopic.

The 28-year-old actor embraced the folk icon's infamous 2003 Sundance Film Festival look.

Timothee Chalamet's new transformation

Timothee Chalamet's transformation was inspired by Bob Dylan's straight blonde locks, a blue knit beanie, leather jacket, gingham scarf, and plaid button-up shirt.

To complete the transformation, the actor sported a mustache, mirroring the folk icon’s aesthetic during his 'Masked and Anonymous' era.

Fans and critics alike were left wondering if Chalamet’s blonde hair was a wig or a permanent dye job, as he has not yet confirmed the nature of his new look.

The red carpet event saw Chalamet posing with co-star Elle Fanning before a special screening of the film.

Fresh take on Bob Dylan's life

Timothee Chalamet’s portrayal of Bob Dylan has been met with high expectations, especially since he is performing his own singing in the film, a feat he also accomplished in his 2023 musical 'Wonka'.

The film, directed by James Mangold, has received direct input from Dylan himself.

The 'Logan' director shared that Dylan personally annotated the script, reflecting his enthusiasm for the project.

However, Mangold emphasized that 'A Complete Unknown' is not a traditional biopic.

“It’s about a very specific moment in time,” he explained, focusing on Dylan’s early days in New York and his relationship with mentor Woody Guthrie.

Timothee Chalamet faces 'immense pressure' over portrayal of Bob Dylan

The movie 'A Complete Unknown', set to release on December 25, explores Bob Dylan’s controversial transition to electric instruments during the Newport Folk Festival in 1965, a pivotal moment in the singer’s career.

An insider revealed that Chalamet faces immense pressure to “get it right” due to Dylan’s devoted fanbase.

“Bob Dylan fans are insane and will tear him apart if he gets it wrong,” they said, according to Daily Mail.

The cast includes Edward Norton, Boyd Holbrook, and Monica Barbaro, and the film's title 'A Complete Unknown' is drawn from Dylan’s legendary anthem 'Like a Rolling Stone'.

Internet divided over Timothee Chalamet's Bob Dylan-inspired transformation

After Timothee Chalamet channeled Bob Dylan with his new transformation, netizens took to social media to react to the actor's new appearance.

One user on X wrote, "Timothee's style is a perfect nostalgic tribute!" while another tweeted, "A complete disgrace."

"I am a Chalamet convert for this alone," a fan commented, and someone else remarked, "The film is completed. You can stop now."

"Try hard much? Dude is so embarrassing," an individual opined, while another user wrote, "Timothee's tribute to Bob Dylan is flawless!"

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