Mick Jagger presenter to the Oscars: “They wanted Bob Dylan”

During the ceremony of the 97th edition of the Oscars There was no shortage of surprises. One of these was the Presence not announced by Mick Jagger which, welcomed by standing ovation, He revealed the prize for the “Best original song”won by “El Mal” by the film “Emilia Pérez”.

Before proclaiming the winner of one of the main musical categories of the Academy Award, the Rolling Stones frontman told a background of his participation. “As much as I am pleased to present this prize, You must know that I was not the first choice“, Jagger made his debut:

“The producers wanted Bob Dylan. But he said no, because he claims that the best songs of a movie this year were in ‘A complete unknown’. “

Then imitating the songwriter of DuluthMick added: “Bob said: ‘You should find someone younger’. Here I am, therefore, I’m younger ”. The voice of the Stones, with its 81 years, is in all respects younger than Dylan, who has 83.

Also the presenter of the evening, Conan O’Brien ironized that Bob Dylan would have been invited to perform and present to the Oscars 2025where the “A Complete Unknown” biopic obtained eight nominations. “Dylan wanted to be here tonight, but not so much,” said O’Brien during his opening monologue, which lasted 13 minutes. Also according to the “Hollywood Reporter”, Bob Dylan had actually been invited to perform and present to the Academy Award ceremony.