There is indeed an Oscars buzz around Timothée Chalamet’s performance in A Complete Unknown, the biopic of Bob Dylan, after the first reviews of the film have been published. The upcoming movie, which will focus on the musician’s rise to fame in the 1960s, is one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year.
With this possible achievement, Chalamet is poised to become the youngest Best Actor winner in the history of the Academy Awards. The recognition is currently held by Adrien Brody, when he won in the category at age 29 for his role in 2002’s The Pianist.
Timothée Chalamet Already Getting Oscars Buzz for A Complete Unknown
Timothée Chalamet was first announced to lead the Bob Dylan biopic in January 2020, to which director James Mangold has been attached. Due to the pandemic, the project was put on hold. However, this became an opportunity for the French-American star to hone his musical skills.
Now, all the efforts are paying off, as early reviews yielded positive reactions. Critics and members of the press have already posted their honest sentiments about A Complete Unknown, and these are indeed crucial in determining its worth as a potential Oscars contender. Many have singled out Chalamet’s performance which raised speculations that he might be a frontrunner for the Best Actor category in 2025’s Oscars.
Timothée Chalamet is receiving Oscar buzz for his role as Bob Dylan in ‘A COMPLETE UNKNOWN.’
If he is nominated and wins, he’d become the youngest Best Actor winner in history. pic.twitter.com/zjD7io2CxL
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) November 21, 2024
If everything falls into place and the 28-year-old actor takes home the prize, he will snatch the prestigious recognition of being the new youngest Best Actor awardee from Adrien Brody. The latter notably won the accolade at the 2003 Oscars after starring in Roman Polanski’s The Pianist, which was yet another biographical drama film.
Fans would remember him from Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris and BBC’s Peaky Blinders. He also made headlines before as one of the potential actors to play Ant-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe where he expressed enthusiasm for the role. Scott Lang was ultimately portrayed by Paul Rudd who did a great job bringing the hero on the big screen. Still, it’s intriguing to see Brody’s take on the character.
The Predators actor enjoyed the recognition for many years. Now, a new young blood is expected to take on the mantle and certainly, Chalamet has the ability and talent to do so.
The Hype Around A Complete Unknown Remains Sky-High
A Complete Unknown has every key ingredient to emerge as a box-office hit. It stars one of the most in-demand actors of this generation portraying one of the greatest musical figures of all time. Its theatrical release is also scheduled for the holidays so there’s enough time for people to check it out.
The first reviews are great tools as well in promoting the quality of the film. Fans will have a lot to look forward to as it blends drama, music, and a cinematic experience that is poised to establish itself as a cultural phenomenon.
A Complete Unknown will arrive in theaters on December 25, 2024.
