Timothée Chalamet studied music and becomes Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown”

LOS ANGELES– He’s one of music’s most prolific singer-songwriters and now Bob Dylan’s origin story is in a theater near you.

Timothée Chalamet gives a career-defining performance as the iconic folk singer in “A Complete Unknown.”

The film takes place over a four-year period, from Bob Dylan’s arrival in New York’s West Village with his guitar and revolutionary talent to his rise to fame and his controversial choice that had cultural repercussions all over the world.

“Preparation didn’t feel like preparation. It was like a process of osmosis that lasted years that I’m terrified to even say goodbye to now,” Chalamet said.

“What drew me to this film from the beginning was this question of genius, how it taints and changes your relationships with everyone you love, hate or meet,” said director/writer/producer James Mangold.

“A Complete Unknown” also stars Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, Boyd Holbrook, Dan Fogler, Norbert Leo Butz and Scoot McNairy.

In this behind-the-scenes look at the film, the stars and filmmakers discuss the music, the time period and what made Dylan a legend and how they brought this story to life on screen.

Watch the full episode of “On The Red Carpet Presents A Complete Unknown” in the video player above.

“A Complete Unknown” is in theaters now.