Timothée Chalamet’s global press tour for “A Complete Unknown” went viral when he rode a Lime electric bike to the London premiere of Bob Dylan’s famous film. But it turns out Chalamet didn’t park the bike properly and he was fined £60, he revealed while promoting the film in France on the ‘Quotidien’ show. This fine is equivalent to $73.45.
“It’s ecological!” Chalamet said when asked about his decision to ride an electric bike to the premiere of a major film like “A Complete Unknown.” The actor then admitted that it all came down to avoiding traffic. In order to get to the premiere on time, he hopped on a bike instead of taking a car.
The actor’s press tour for “A Complete Unknown” was full of memorable moments. He appeared as a co-host on ESPN’s “College Game Day” in December, then set social media abuzz by sporting blonde highlights to recreate one of Bob’s most controversial looks Dylan. The press tour worked in the film’s favor, as “A Complete Unknown” was one of Searchlight Pictures’ biggest hits in recent years grossing $51 million and a domestic box office figure.
Chalamet received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in the film. He earned Best Actor nominations at the Golden Globes, Critics Choice Awards, SAG Awards, and BAFTAs, making him a close hope of securing an Oscar nomination in the same category. This will be Chalamet’s second career nomination for best actor following his first for “Call Me By Your Name.”
Shortly before “A Complete Unknown” hit theaters, the real Bob Dylan took to X to praise Chalamet, writing: “Timmy is a brilliant actor, so I’m sure he’ll be all made credible like me. Or a younger me.
Variety Film critic Owen Gleiberman named “A Complete Unknown” one of the best films of 2024 and praised the actor in his review, writing: “Chalamet, singing in a nasal, slightly strained voice, his tone too firm that his gaze, sings pronounced the words as if it were an incantation… and at that moment, he becomes Bob Dylan. The voice, the frankness, the spiritual harshness that melts into something lyrical, it’s all there.
“A Complete Unknown” is now playing in theaters.
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 14: Timothee Chalamet attends the UK premiere of Searchlight Pictures’ ‘A Complete Unknown’ at BFI Southbank on January 14, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for The Walt Disney Company Limited)
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