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Revision as of 02:57, 26 March 2024
A Complete Unknown | |
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Directed by | James Mangold |
Screenplay by |
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Based on | Dylan Goes Electric by Elijah Wald |
Produced by |
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Starring |
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Cinematography | Phedon Papamichael |
Production companies |
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Distributed by | Searchlight Pictures |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
A Complete Unknown is an upcoming American epic biographical musical drama film directed by James Mangold from a screenplay written by Mangold and Jay Cocks. The film is based on the controversy surrounding the switch to electrically amplified instrumentation by Bob Dylan. Timothée Chalamet plays the lead role.
Premise
Set in the influential New York music scene of the early ’60s, A Complete Unknown follows 19-year-old Minnesota musician Bob Dylan’s meteoric rise as a folk singer to concert halls and the top of the charts — his songs and mystique becoming a worldwide sensation — culminating in his groundbreaking electric rock and roll performance at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.[3]
Cast
- Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan
- Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez
- Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo
- Edward Norton as Pete Seeger
- Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash
- Nick Offerman as Alan Lomax
- P. J. Byrne as Harold Leventhal
- Laura Kariuki as Mavis Staples
- Scoot McNairy
- Dan Fogler
- Will Harrison
- Charlie Tahan
- Eli Brown
- Nick Pupo
- Big Bill Morganfield
- Eric Berryman
- David Alan Basche
- Joe Tippett
- James Austin Johnson
Production
Pre-production
It was announced in January 2020 that James Mangold would be writing and directing a biopic about Bob Dylan, specifically centred around the controversy surrounding his switch to electric guitars, with Timothée Chalamet cast as Dylan. At this time, the film was referred to as Going Electric.[4] By October, cinematographer Phedon Papamichael stated that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic had put the project into doubt.[5] Chalamet regardless spent time researching Dylan during the pandemic, visiting former homes of Dylan in New York City and consulting director Joel Coen during this time.[6][7] Mangold had also met with Dylan about the film, and stated that he annotated the script while also providing notes to Chalamet.[8] In an October 2023 interview, Chalamet stated he was working with the same team of vocal and movement coaches that worked with Austin Butler for his performance in Elvis (2022).[9]
In November 2022, Chalamet stated he was still attached to the film and actively preparing for it, the project having gained momentum again after stalling.[10] In February 2023, the film was officially titled A Complete Unknown, and it was stated that Mangold would begin work on the project following his obligations to Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.[11] Monica Barbaro would enter final negotiations to portray Joan Baez in April.[12] In May, Elle Fanning was cast to play Sylvie Russo,[13] with Mangold announcing Benedict Cumberbatch would be portraying Pete Seeger in the film.[14] Barbaro would also be confirmed for her role, beginning singing and guitar lessons to prepare.[15] Mangold would state in July that the film wasn't necessarily focused on being a Dylan biopic, but an ensemble drama in the vein of Robert Altman. Boyd Holbrook and Nick Offerman would also join the cast in that time.[8] In October, P.J. Byrne was noted as being amongst the cast.[16] In January 2024, Edward Norton was revealed to portray the role of Seeger, replacing Cumberbatch who left due to scheduling issues.[17] Additional casting including Scoot McNairy, Dan Fogler and Charlie Tahan was announced in March.[1]
Filming
In April 2023, Mangold stated that principal photography would likely begin in August 2023 in New York City and Montreal,[18] but filming was postponed in July due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[19] By early 2024, filming was scheduled to begin in late March 2024, and was expected to occur throughout New Jersey.[20] Filming eventually began on March 16.[21]
References
- ^ a b c Grobar, Matt (March 25, 2024). "Searchlight's A Complete Unknown Adds Boyd Holbrook, Scoot McNairy, Dan Fogler, Will Harrison & Charlie Tahan". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (June 20, 2023). "Prolific 'La La Land' Producer Automatik Merges With Range Media Partners". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (March 25, 2024). "Searchlight's 'A Complete Unknown' Adds Boyd Holbrook, Scoot McNairy, Dan Fogler, Will Harrison & Charlie Tahan". Deadline. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (January 6, 2020). "James Mangold To Direct Timothée Chalamet As Bob Dylan In Searchlight Drama About Icon's Move From Folk To Rock Music". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- ^ Lattanzio, Ryan (October 25, 2020). "Timothée Chalamet's Bob Dylan Biopic Not Happening Anytime Soon, Says DP". IndieWire. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
- ^ Taysom, Joe (June 3, 2021). "How Timothee Chalamet prepared to play the role of Bob Dylan". Far Out. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ Bergeson, Samantha (May 15, 2023). "Timothée Chalamet Is Channeling His Viral High School Rap Persona for A Complete Unknown Bob Dylan Biopic". Indiewire. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ a b Bergeson, Samantha (July 5, 2023). "James Mangold Confirms Bob Dylan Gave Timothée Chalamet Notes on A Complete Unknown". IndieWire. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ Riley, Daniel (October 17, 2023). "Timothée Chalamet Goes Electric". GQ. Archived from the original on October 17, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ Vivarelli, Nick (November 15, 2022). "Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell Will Eat You Alive: How Bones and All Became the Year's Sexiest Cannibal Love Story". Variety. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; Kroll, Justin (February 1, 2023). "James Mangold Circling Swamp Thing Film; Bob Dylan Pic Still Focus Following Indiana Jones Sequel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
- ^ Kit, Borys (April 27, 2023). "Monica Barbaro in Final Talks to Join Timothée Chalamet in Bob Dylan Biopic A Complete Unknown (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 15, 2023). "Elle Fanning Joins Timothée Chalamet In Searchlight Pictures' A Complete Unknown". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ Hammond, Pete (May 19, 2023). "Inside The Party As Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Bob Iger And Others Celebrate Launch Of Final Indy Late Into The Night At Cannes Film Festival". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ Scorizello, Sophia (May 25, 2023). "Monica Barbaro on Fubar and Her Father-Daughter Dynamic With Co-Star Arnold Schwarzenegger: 'We'd Argue With Smiles on Our Faces'". Variety. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ^ Melissa, Billie (October 17, 2023). "Timothée Chalamet Reveals He's Working With Elvis Prep Team for Bob Dylan Portrayal". Men's Journal. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin; Fleming Jr, Mike (January 25, 2024). "Edward Norton To Play Pete Seeger In James Mangold's Bob Dylan Pic A Complete Unknown As Benedict Cumberbatch Departs Project Due To Scheduling". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ McPherson, Christopher (April 7, 2023). "Timothée Chalamet Will Do His Own Singing in Bob Dylan Biopic". Collider. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ "22 Biggest Upcoming Movies That The Actors Strike Affects (& Which Could Be Delayed)". ScreenRant. July 14, 2023. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ Kuperinsky, Amy (March 5, 2024). "Bob Dylan movie starring Timothée Chalamet, A Complete Unknown, filming in N.J." NJ.com. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (March 17, 2024). "Timothée Chalamet Is 'A Complete Unknown in Bob Dylan Biopic Set Images". Collider. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
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- Upcoming films
- 2020s biographical drama films
- American biographical drama films
- American historical drama films
- American musical drama films
- American rock music films
- Biographical films about musicians
- Bob Dylan
- Cultural depictions of Bob Dylan
- Cultural depictions of Woody Guthrie
- 2020s English-language films
- Films about Bob Dylan
- Films affected by the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike
- Films directed by James Mangold
- Films produced by James Mangold
- Films set in 1965
- Films shot in New Jersey
- Films set in the United States
- Films with screenplays by James Mangold
- Films with screenplays by Jay Cocks
- Searchlight Pictures films
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- Films shot in New York City