Mangold briefly discussed his upcoming film with Collider during the Star Wars Celebration in London. When asked if the Oscar-nominated actor will do his own singing as the young Bob Dylan, the director simply answered with an, “Of course!”

Mangold’s film is based on Elijah Wald’s book Dylan Goes Electric, and he can’t wait to dive into this story when the production kicks off this August.

“It’s such an amazing time in American culture and the story of Bob — a young 19-year-old Bob Dylan coming to New York with like two dollars in his pocket and becoming a worldwide sensation within three years,” said Mangold.

Mangold has been developing his Bob Dylan biopic under the working title A Complete Unknown since 2020, but this project faced several delays over the years. Chalamet revealed that he never stopped preparing for the role, and said it’s been a wonderful experience getting to dive into Dylan’s world.

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The movie’s cinematographer Phedon Papamichael told Collider that the project is on indefinite hold. Papamichael said that the movie was to be centered on the ’60s, the era in which Dylan started using the electric guitar.

He explained that the COVID-19 restrictions made it a challenge to film as the movie called for multiples close-quartered sets with lots of extras in period costumes, hair, and makeup. “I don’t think it’s dead, but it’s a tough one to pull off in a Covid-era.” He said.

Timothée Chalamet was set to star in the movie’s lead role. The movie was to be an adaptation of a book by Elijah Ward about the period and the then-controversial move to the electric sound. The director was set to be James Mangold who directed Logan.

Chalamet has reportedly already started learning to play the guitar. He has also contacted director Joel Coen who directed the Dylan inspired Inside Llewyn Davis for advice on playing the role.

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According to Deadline, Dylan is working closely with Searchlight and Mangold on the film, which is referred to by the working title Going Electric. It will focus on the singer’s early years and show his journey to becoming one of the biggest music icons of his generation.

Chalamet’s casting isn’t official just yet, but Deadline reports he already started taking guitar lessons. The young actor broke into the scene with his Oscar-nominated role in Call Me by Your Name, and his most recent credits include The King and Little Women.

James Mangold, who received rave reviews for his latest directorial effort Ford v Ferrari, is no stranger to music biopics. He previously helmed Johnny Cash film Walk the Line, and has been looking for a subject for its music-themed follow-up ever since.

“There’s been a couple of instances where I’ve actually approached artists. The trick is always, are they ready for that kind of treatment? It’s not good enough that they wrote great music or changed music history. You actually absolutely have to have a story,” Mangold previously told Rolling Stone.

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Mangold briefly discussed his upcoming film with Collider during the Star Wars Celebration in London. When asked if the Oscar-nominated actor will do his own singing as the young Bob Dylan, the director simply answered with an, “Of course!”

Mangold’s film is based on Elijah Wald’s book Dylan Goes Electric, and he can’t wait to dive into this story when the production kicks off this August.

“It’s such an amazing time in American culture and the story of Bob — a young 19-year-old Bob Dylan coming to New York with like two dollars in his pocket and becoming a worldwide sensation within three years,” said Mangold.

Mangold has been developing his Bob Dylan biopic under the working title A Complete Unknown since 2020, but this project faced several delays over the years. Chalamet revealed that he never stopped preparing for the role, and said it’s been a wonderful experience getting to dive into Dylan’s world.

The post Timothée Chalamet Will Do His Own Singing in the Upcoming Bob Dylan Biopic appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The movie’s cinematographer Phedon Papamichael told Collider that the project is on indefinite hold. Papamichael said that the movie was to be centered on the ’60s, the era in which Dylan started using the electric guitar.

He explained that the COVID-19 restrictions made it a challenge to film as the movie called for multiples close-quartered sets with lots of extras in period costumes, hair, and makeup. “I don’t think it’s dead, but it’s a tough one to pull off in a Covid-era.” He said.

Timothée Chalamet was set to star in the movie’s lead role. The movie was to be an adaptation of a book by Elijah Ward about the period and the then-controversial move to the electric sound. The director was set to be James Mangold who directed Logan.

Chalamet has reportedly already started learning to play the guitar. He has also contacted director Joel Coen who directed the Dylan inspired Inside Llewyn Davis for advice on playing the role.

The post Bob Dylan’s Biopic is on Indefinite Hold appeared first on EverydayKoala.

According to Deadline, Dylan is working closely with Searchlight and Mangold on the film, which is referred to by the working title Going Electric. It will focus on the singer’s early years and show his journey to becoming one of the biggest music icons of his generation.

Chalamet’s casting isn’t official just yet, but Deadline reports he already started taking guitar lessons. The young actor broke into the scene with his Oscar-nominated role in Call Me by Your Name, and his most recent credits include The King and Little Women.

James Mangold, who received rave reviews for his latest directorial effort Ford v Ferrari, is no stranger to music biopics. He previously helmed Johnny Cash film Walk the Line, and has been looking for a subject for its music-themed follow-up ever since.

“There’s been a couple of instances where I’ve actually approached artists. The trick is always, are they ready for that kind of treatment? It’s not good enough that they wrote great music or changed music history. You actually absolutely have to have a story,” Mangold previously told Rolling Stone.

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