The Onion’s Exclusive Interview With Timothée Chalamet

Timothée Chalamet stars as Bob Dylan in the new biopic A Complete Unknown, based on the book Dylan Goes Electric. The Onion sat down with Chalamet to discuss the film.

The Onion: What about playing Bob Dylan most intrigued you?

Chalamet: I was definitely drawn to his characteristic raspy voice because it’s similar to mine when I’m doing Yoda. 

The Onion: What did you do to prepare for this role?

Chalamet: Oh wow, quite a bit. I must have listened to 20 to 25 music songs.

The Onion: Where did the costumes come from? 

Chalamet: I just wore the jackets from Wonka and the pants from Dune.

The Onion: When did you first become interested in Bob Dylan?

Chalamet: Like most people, I first discovered Dylan after running out to buy the We Bought a Zoo original motion picture soundtrack and hearing “Buckets of Rain.”

The Onion: Was there anything you learned about Dylan that surprised you?

Chalamet: Surprised isn’t one of the faces I do. But I can do “bemused.”

The Onion: Were you nervous about singing?

Chalamet: What the fuck is that supposed to mean? 

The Onion: How did you stay in character?

Chalamet: I had a crowd of people follow me everywhere I went to boo any time I used electricity.

The Onion: How have you changed as a person after playing Bob Dylan?

Chalamet: After being on the fence before, I am now 100% against the Vietnam War.

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