'A Complete Unknown': New poster of Chalamet as Dylan out!
Timothee Chalamet is set to portray legendary musician Bob Dylan in the upcoming biopic A Complete Unknown. The film, directed by James Mangold, will trace the journey of a young Dylan from his arrival in New York City to his meteoric rise to global fame. On Friday, a new poster of Chalamet as Dylan was released, sending fans into a frenzy. A Complete Unknown is set to release on December 25.
A complete unknown to hit US theaters in December
In the newly released poster, Chalamet appears intense, his face concealed by sunglasses—a classic Dylan look. According to local New Jersey news outlets, the film is being shot in various parts of northern New Jersey, which are being transformed to recreate Woodstock, New York. With the plot details largely under wraps, fans are eagerly awaiting more information about this highly-anticipated project.
Take a look at the poster here
'A Complete Unknown' to capture Dylan's early career
A Complete Unknown will follow the life of 19-year-old Dylan, chronicling his journey from Minnesota to New York City with just two dollars in his pocket. The film will depict his initial struggle, his acceptance into the folk music community of New York, and his subsequent rise to international stardom. In an interview with Collider in April 2023, director Mangold described this period as "an amazing time in American culture."
Chalamet to sing in the film
In a December 2023 interview, Chalamet confirmed that he would be recording his own vocals for the upcoming film. He revealed that 70% of the soundtrack had already been recorded in a Californian studio with the film's music supervisor, Nick Baxter. Dylan's manager, Jeff Rosen, also provided Chalamet with 12 hours of unreleased Dylan music from 1959 to 1964 to aid his preparation for the role.
Star-studded cast joined Chalamet in 'A Complete Unknown'
Joining Chalamet in A Complete Unknown is a stellar cast including Elle Fanning, Edward Norton, Monica Barbaro, and Boyd Holbrook. Fanning will portray Sylvie Russo, Dylan's fictional girlfriend inspired by his real-life former girlfriend and muse Suze Rotolo. Norton will play the role of Dylan's fellow folk musician Pete Seeger, while Barbaro will depict a young Joan Baez. Holbrook is rumored to be playing the iconic Johnny Cash.
