Bob Dylan Biopic Trailer Released by Searchlight

The upcoming biopic, *A Complete Unknown*, directed by James Mangold, chronicles Bob Dylan's rise as a folk singer in the early 1960s and his pivotal electric performance at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965. Timothée Chalamet stars as Dylan, showcasing an impressive portrayal that captures the musician's iconic voice and mannerisms, as highlighted in the recently released teaser trailer. The film explores Dylan's transformative journey from Minnesota to New York, with a focus on his relationships, including a fictionalized version of his girlfriend, Sylvie Russo, played by Elle Fanning. Fans can expect Chalamet to perform Dylan's songs, including *A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall*, in his own voice. Scheduled for a December 2024 release, *A Complete Unknown* promises to offer a nuanced look at Dylan's life and the era's music scene. The film's narrative suggests a deeper examination of identity and reinvention, as articulated by Mangold during discussions with Dylan himself.