Dylan Biopic

The Guardian is reporting that Cate Blanchett is one of the actors playing the role of Bob Dylan in Todd Haynes's biopic.

This wouldn't, of course, be the first time that a woman has played a man, or vice versa. The Australian actress and the Duluth musician don't have that much physically in common, but that's no matter. There will also be a lot of other actors playing Dylan.

The film, I'm Not There, is set to star seven actors, all of whom embody a different aspect of the singer-songwriter's life and work. Heath Ledger, Christian Bale, Richard Gere, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Julianne Moore are the others who have been linked to the film. In addition Haynes is looking for, "a young black woman that will accentuate Dylan's "inner-blackness." Colin Farrell was set to star as well, but was dropped earlier this month, phew.

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By Jen Carlson in Arts and Events on May 26, 2006 12:03 PM

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corrector

Born in Duluth - grew up in Hibbing.

shira

You're actually willing to go far enough for Christian Dylan? You must have a heart of gold, or something.

Oh, and word on the Hibbing.

Trilby

As a long-time Dylan fan, I must say this sounds truly barf-inducing. A "christian" Dylan is about as far-out as I can go...

anonymous

Hibbing musician!

Chris

This makes total sense. When I was watching that Victoria's Secret ad, I had no idea which one was Dylan.

Ace

There was a movie I seen one time, I think I sat through it twice.

I don't remember who I was or where I was bound.

All I remember about it was it starred Gregory Peck, he wore a gun and he was shot in the back.

Seems like a long time ago, long before the stars were torn down.

(05/24/06-Happy #65 Bob)