Despite choosing an environmentally conscious mode of transportation for his latest red carpet appearance, Timothée Chalamet seemingly learned that even noble gestures can have unintended consequences. Upon arriving at Tuesday's London premiere of "A Complete Unknown" atop a Lime bike, the Oscar nominee discovered he had been hit with a £65 (approximately $79) penalty for improperly parking his two-wheeled conveyance.
"It's ecological!" Chalamet defended his choice during an appearance on the French talk show "Quotidien." "It was dreadful, because it turned into somewhat of an advertisement for them, albeit in an awkward way." He explained that he had opted against arriving by car due to a traffic jam that threatened to delay his entrance at the BFI Southbank premiere.
This bike ride marked a victorious moment for Chalamet, who had recently earned a Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in writer-director James Mangold's biographical film "A Complete Unknown." Currently showing in theaters, the film chronicles the journey of a mysterious 19-year-old Minnesotan who, armed with his guitar and revolutionary talent, arrives in NYC in 1961. Destined to revolutionize American music, he forms intimate bonds with the music icons of Greenwich Village as he skyrockets to fame, culminating in a groundbreaking and controversial performance that echoes around the globe.
Starring alongside Chalamet are Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash, Will Harrison as Bob Neuwirth, and more. Prior to the film's Los Angeles premiere, Chalamet spoke to Deadline about working with Norton on their portrayals. "We were like a nuisance to Jim [Mangold] because we were always trying to sneak in our own touches while honoring these incredible artists," he said. "My favorite thing about Edward during and after the production of this movie is that he genuinely wanted to honor the spirits of Bob — who is still very much alive — and Pete Seeger through this press, without compromising the pure values that are essential when releasing a film. Edward has always been incredibly clear-sighted about that."
