Bob Dylan has publicly endorsed Timothée Chalamet's portrayal of him in the upcoming biopic "A Complete Unknown," marking his first acknowledgment of the film.

Taking to social media, Dylan expressed confidence in Chalamet's abilities, stating: "Timmy's a brilliant actor so I'm sure he's going to be completely believable as me." He also recommended fans read Elijah Wald's "Dylan Goes Electric," the book that inspired the film.

The film chronicles Dylan's early years in New York's Greenwich Village folk scene during the 1960s, culminating in his controversial electric performance of "Like a Rolling Stone" at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival.

Director James Mangold collaborated closely with Dylan during production, receiving notes on the script. The star-studded cast includes:

• Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez
• Edward Norton as Pete Seeger
• Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash
• Scoot McNairy as Woody Guthrie
• Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo (a fictional character based on Suze Rotolo)

Chalamet responded to Dylan's endorsement with gratitude, writing: "Floored. I am so grateful. Thank you Bob."

"A Complete Unknown," written by Mangold and Jay Cocks and produced by Dylan's manager Jeff Rosen, is scheduled for release on December 25.

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