A Complete Unknown: All you may want to know

The trailer for James Mangold's "A Complete Unknown" is released, showcasing Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan. The biographical drama explores Dylan's early years and his historic 1965 Newport Folk Festival performance.

Early Years in New York

James Mangold's film "A Complete Unknown" dives into Bob Dylan's formative years. The film, written by Mangold and Jay Cocks, captures Dylan's journey in New York City. This period includes his experiences at iconic spots like Cafe Wha?? and Hotel Chelsea. The movie highlights Dylan's transformation leading to his groundbreaking electric performance at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival.

Chalamet's Performance

In the trailer, Timothée Chalamet walks through Manhattan, embodying Bob Dylan. He sings Dylan's 1963 protest song "A Hard Rain’s a-Gonna Fall." The film introduces a love triangle between Dylan, Joan Baez (played by Monica Barbaro), and Sylvie Russo (played by Elle Fanning). Russo appears as a fictionalized version of Suze Rotolo, Dylan's then-girlfriend, who featured on the album cover of “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan.”

Cast and Characters

The film features a diverse cast. Edward Norton plays Pete Seeger, Boyd Holbrook portrays Johnny Cash, and P.J. Byrne appears as Harold Leventhal. Other cast members include Scoot McNairy as Woody Guthrie, Dan Fogler as Albert Grossman, and Will Harrison as Bob Neuwirth.

Source Material

"A Complete Unknown" is based on Elijah Wald’s 2015 book “Dylan Goes Electric.” The film's original title was “Going Electric.” The current title borrows from Dylan’s song “Like a Rolling Stone.”

Production

Production began in March in New York and New Jersey. Photos of Chalamet during production gained attention on social media. The film is produced by Searchlight Pictures, with producers Michael Bederman, Fred Berger, Bob Bookman, Chalamet, Alan Gasmer, Alex Heineman, Peter Jaysen, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Mangold, Andrew Rona, and Jeff Rosen.

Trailer

The trailer for "A Complete Unknown" is available online. The film is set to release in theaters in December.

FAQs

When will "A Complete Unknown" be released?
"A Complete Unknown" will be released in theaters in December.

Who plays Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unknown"?
Timothée Chalamet plays Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unknown."