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.
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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.
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.”
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.