When Timothée Chalamet performed two Bob Dylan songs on SNL, he showcased an abundance of musical talent that most viewers didn’t even know he had! Singing Dylan deep cuts ‘Outlaw Blues’ and ‘Three Angels,’ the actor and producer made it clear that he had been the best choice to play the iconic folk singer in the recent biopic ‘A Complete Unknown,’ which has already drawn in a slew of rave reviews.
The popularity of Chalamet’s heartfelt performances has been spreading around the internet like wildfire, with the video of his appearance racking up over a million views in a matter of days on YouTube alone. Viewers are particularly in awe of how Chalamet didn’t just copy Dylan’s style but made the songs his own, putting his unique stamp on the tracks with impassioned vocals and exceptional musical talent.
In fact, many viewers were so impressed with Chalamet’s performance on SNL that they are now predicting he is going to win the Oscar for his role as Dylan in A Complete Unknown. “I’ve never seen anyone campaign so hard for an Oscar in such an endearing way,” complimented one fan, whilst another revealed, “I love how it’s not an impersonation, he just does his real thing.”
If you haven’t already seen ‘A Complete Unknown’ for yourself, meanwhile, now is the time to do it. The clip below shows what a good job Chalamet does of portraying Dylan, performing his own vocals in the film but still managing to sound highly reminiscent of the man himself. Also in this scene is Monica Barbaro playing Joan Baez, a celebrated folk singer in her own right who entered into a highly tumultuous relationship with Dylan.
When Timothée Chalamet stepped onto the SNL stage as a musical guest, we knew his performance was going to be good, but we didn’t realize that it was going to end up being one of the most iconic musical performances to date that has been delivered on the program. Chalamet’s renditions were a perfect follow-up to his top-notch performance as Dylan in ‘A Complete Unknown’, and we’re sure there are many Music Man readers out there who believe he is more than worthy of his Oscar nomination for the role.
Timothée Chalamet has truly captured the essence and spirit of Bob Dylan, enchanting audiences with his depth of talent. His ability to reinterpret Dylan’s music with such originality has solidified his standing as both an accomplished actor and a gifted performer. As fans eagerly anticipate more from this extraordinary artist, many are sure Oscar success may soon follow. To explore Chalamet’s journey further and witness his remarkable performances, check out the useful links below.