Newest Bob Dylan Biopic Releases First Trailer

A trailer for the highly anticipated Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, starring Timothée Chalamet, has just been unveiled.

The film follows Dylan’s remarkable journey from his modest beginnings in Minnesota to the vibrant music scene of New York City, where he begins to garner significant attention for his songwriting. The story peaks with his legendary 1965 performance at the Newport Folk Festival. The star-studded cast includes Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, Nick Offerman as Alan Lomax, Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash, and Edward Norton as Pete Seeger.

‘A Complete Unknown’ Gains Bob Dylan’s Endorsement

Director James Mangold recently shared some fascinating details about the film with Rolling Stone. He recounted his first meeting with Dylan, where he described the movie’s premise as: “It’s about a guy who’s choking to death in Minnesota, and leaves behind all his friends and family and reinvents himself in a brand new place, makes new friends, builds a new family, becomes phenomenally successful, starts to choke to death again — and runs away.” Dylan’s response was encouraging; he simply said, “I like that.”

Though the exact release date remains unconfirmed, A Complete Unknown is expected to hit theaters in December. Mangold elaborated on the film’s central theme, explaining that Timothée Chalamet’s portrayal delves deeply into the emotional burden of fame.

“One of the things Timmy is so brilliant at playing in the movie and something I think Bob related to me, is a true feeling — which is that it’s also about, how does one deal with that burden? How you yourself, if you have this power, aren’t even sure exactly where it’s coming from — you’re trying to protect it and cherish it, but you’re also not sure if it will lift you or destroy you.”

The trailer offers a glimpse into the movie’s exploration of Dylan’s complex persona and the struggles associated with his meteoric rise to fame. Fans can look forward to a nuanced portrayal of one of music’s most enigmatic figures.

You can view the trailer below.