Mickey Rourke apparently criticized a representation of Bob Dylan a few days before Timothée Chalamet takes on the rock legend.
“Bob Dylan was one of the most interesting people I ever met,” Rourke, 72, wrote via Instagram on Monday, December 23 with a photo of the music icon. “But whoever played Bob Dylan in ‘Portrain Bob Dylan,’ the actor was really bad. Mickey, Dima and the kids wuffwuffwuff.
Although Chalamet was not named, Rourke’s candid message comes days before the young actor’s new film, A complete strangercomes out on Christmas Day.
In the film, Chalamet, 28, plays Dylan, now 83, from the start of his career in 1960s New York to his famous electric guitar performance of “Like a Rolling Stone.” at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival.
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One person who seemed more than excited about the casting and the film was Dylan himself.
“There’s a film coming out soon about my opening called A complete stranger (what a title!). Timothée Chalamet stars in the lead role,” Dylan wrote. via on December 4. “Timmy is a brilliant actor, so I’m sure he will be completely believable as me. Or a younger me. Or another me.
Dylan explained that the film is based on Elie WaldIt is Dylan goes electric – a book released in 2015.
“It’s a fantastic account of the events of the early 1960s that led to the Newport fiasco,” he added. “After you see the movie, read the book.”
Chalamet later expressed his gratitude for Dylan’s message by replying: “On the ground. I am so grateful. Thanks Bob.
As part of this role, Chalamet called on a vocal coach before singing and playing guitar live on set. By speaking to Apple Music in November, the actor called the role “the most unique challenge I’ve taken on.”
While it’s unclear what Dylan thinks of Rourke’s latest Instagram post, he has previously expressed his admiration for her work on the big screen.
In his memoirs entitled Chronicles, volume oneDylan remembers seeing Rourke’s performance in Homeboy and shared how it had such an impact on her album Oh mercy.
“He could break your heart with one look,” Dylan wrote. “The film traveled to the moon every time he appeared on screen. No one could stand up to him. He was right there, without having to say hello or goodbye. Just seeing him perform gave me the inspiration to cut the last two songs on this album.
We has contacted Rourke’s team for comment.
A complete stranger hits theaters on Wednesday, December 25.
