The Bob Dylan Biopic “A Complete Unknown” Nominated For 8 Oscars

Published Jan 24, 2025 By Dowell

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The Bob Dylan-inspired film A Complete Unknown has made a huge splash in Hollywood, racking up eight Oscar nominations, including the coveted Best Picture. Here’s a closer look at the movie’s achievements and competition in each category:

Best Picture
A Complete Unknown is in the running for Best Picture, competing with heavy hitters like Anora, The Brutalist, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Perez, I’m Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance, and Wicked.

Actor in a Leading Role
Timothée Chalamet, who portrayed Dylan in the film, has earned a nod for Best Actor. He faces tough competition from Adrien Brody (The Brutalist), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), Ralph Fiennes (Conclave), and Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice).

Actress and Actor in Supporting Roles
Monica Barbaro is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Joan Baez. She’s up against Ariana Grande (Wicked), Felicity Jones (The Brutalist), Isabella Rossellini (Conclave), and Zoe Saldana (Emilia Perez).

Edward Norton’s portrayal of Pete Seeger also earned him a Supporting Actor nomination. He’s competing with Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain), Yura Borisov (Anora), Guy Pearce (The Brutalist), and Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice).

Directing and Writing
Director James Mangold received a nomination for Best Director, joining Sean Baker (Anora), Brady Corbet (The Brutalist), Jacques Audiard (Emilia Perez), and Coralie Fargeat (The Substance). Mangold and Jay Cocks are also up for Best Adapted Screenplay, alongside the writers for Conclave, Emilia Perez, Nickel Boys, and Sing Sing.

Sound and Costume Design
The film’s sound team—Tod A. Maitland, Donald Sylvester, Ted Caplan, Paul Massey, and David Giammarco—is competing against teams from Dune: Part Two, Emilia Perez, Wicked, and The Wild Robot. Meanwhile, Arianne Phillips is nominated for Costume Design, facing challengers from Conclave, Gladiator II, Nosferatu, and Wicked.

Golden Globes Recap and Box Office Success

Though A Complete Unknown didn’t win any Golden Globes, it has been a financial hit, earning over $62 million since its Christmas Day release. Streaming and home video details are still being worked out.