Timothée Chalamet opened up about how playing Bob Dylan has influenced his own experience with fame and activism at the Berlin Film Festival.
During a packed-full press conference on Friday, Chalamet was asked about how Dylan influenced his own political beliefs. Though he didn’t give a straightforward answer, Chalamet said: “I think it’s in the nature of his music, the warnings against cult-like figures. My interpretation is just be wary of any savior-like figures … Anyone who says they have a solution, be wary. That’s also the message of Frank Herbert’s ‘Dune.’”
Berlin marks “A Complete Unknown’s” German premiere and Chalamet’s latest stop on the Oscars campaign trail. He’s up for best actor for portraying the famous folk singer, and so far has spearheaded a press tour both unique and entertaining. He’s done interviews with internet personalities like Nardwaur, Brittany Broski and Theo Von; pulled double duty on “Saturday Night Live,” performing an eclectic mix of Dylan’s deep cuts; and last Friday filmed an artsy conversation with Kendrick Lamar ahead of his Super Bowl halftime show.
Based on the book “Dylan Goes Electric” by Elijah Wald, “A Complete Unknown” tracks Dylan’s rise as an artist leading up to his infamous set at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival, during which he performed live with electric instruments for the first time. The film also stars Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo (based on Dylan’s former girlfriend Suze Rotolo), Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez and Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash. In addition to Chalamet’s Oscar nod, the film is also nominated for best picture, director for Mangold, Norton for supporting actor, Barbaro for supporting actress, adapted screenplay, costume design and sound.
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