You can almost hear the Oscar night prognosticators whisper after today’s release of the first trailer for “A Complete Unknown”. The biographical drama comes from director James Mangold and stars Timothée Chalamet as legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. The film is based on Elijah Wald’s 2015 book Dylan Goes Electric! which follows the controversy surrounding Dylan’s switch to electrically amplified rock music – a move that angered many folk purists.
The trailer gives us an interesting first look at Chalamet as Bob Dylan complete with his own rendition of the singer’s “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall” (Chalamet did all of his own singing). The film also stars Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, and Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash. The movie’s presentation looks amazing, from the cinematography by Phedon Papamichael to the stellar product design of François Audouy. I have no idea how it will ultimately turn out, but there is a ton of talent behind what could be a thoroughly compelling biopic.
“A Complete Unknown” is set to release this December. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.
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This looks really good as Timothee does look like a young Bob Dylan. I’m sure it will be an awesome film although we all know it’s not going to top I’m Not There which is the definitive film on Bob Dylan.
It certainly looks interesting and Chalamet looks to have put in the work. I’m super interested to see how it turns out.
Dylan’s one of my heroes. After watching him in Dune sequel, I have trust Chalamet can pull this off. Ed Norton as Pete Seeger is icing on the cake. Hell YES I’m going to be seeing it.
Some really compelling casting for sure. And I like that Mangold is directing.
Yes indeed!
Lots of potential here.
Recommending 💜
Really optimistic about this one.
Timothee is just too good-looking to play Bob Dylan! I worry his gorgeous face will distract from the music, lol…but he is a great actor, so maybe he can overcome his beauty and make me really believe he is Dylan?