Remember, January 2020? Sure, the world nonetheless felt as if it was going to collapse, however we had no thought the COVID pandemic was simply on the horizon. It was web page 2 information, at finest. So, when it was introduced that Timothée Chalamet was signed on to play Bob Dylan in a brand new movie by James Mangold, it was thrilling information. But then, lower than a yr later, experiences got here out that “Going Electric,” the Bob Dylan biopic, was shelved as a consequence of COVID restrictions. Since then, nothing has been actually recognized in regards to the standing of the movie. Well, two years later, Chalamet is right here to offer us a hopeful replace.
Speaking to Variety, Timothée Chalamet was requested in regards to the present standing of his Bob Dylan biopic, “Going Electric,” directed by James Mangold. And considerably surprisingly, not solely is Chalamet nonetheless hoping to get that undertaking off the bottom, he hinted that there is perhaps some excellent news in regards to the movie coming before later.
“I haven’t stopped preparing, which has been one of the greatest gifts for me,” Chalamet stated. “It’s been a wonderful experience getting to dive into that world, whether we get to make it or not. But without giving anything away — because I don’t want to beat anyone to the punch, and obviously, things have to come together officially — the winds that are blowing are blowing in a very positive direction.”
While it’s a disgrace the movie couldn’t be made two years in the past, there hasn’t been a lot that has modified over that point to make “Going Electric” one thing not very engaging for a studio. Chalamet has solely grow to be exponentially in style and has honed his craft much more. Mangold has stayed busy and is wrapping up what is perhaps the most important undertaking of his profession, “Indiana Jones 5.” So, it’s a must to assume if these guys need to make this undertaking, it may possibly get made.
As talked about, it nonetheless can be a while earlier than “Going Electric” may get in entrance of cameras. Mangold is busy with ‘Indy,’ and Chalamet has a full slate forward of him too, as he’s nonetheless deep into manufacturing on “Dune: Part Two,” and it’s a must to assume he has no scarcity of initiatives within the works.
Regardless, when you’re a fan of Mangold and Chalamet and have been hoping “Going Electric” would nonetheless get made, you then appear to be in luck. At least, for now.