Meta Description: Searchlight Pictures announces the release dates for the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown,” starring Timothée Chalamet. Premieres December 25, 2024, in the US and January 17, 2025, in the UK.
Searchlight Pictures has revealed the official release date for the highly anticipated Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown. The film will premiere in the United States on December 25, 2024, and in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2025.
A Complete Unknown: Bob Dylan’s Journey to Fame
A Complete Unknown follows Bob Dylan’s rise to global success, starting with his move to New York at age 19. The biopic concludes with his controversial performance at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival, where Dylan famously went electric.
Timothée Chalamet Stars as Bob Dylan
The biopic stars Academy Award nominee Timothée Chalamet as Dylan. Chalamet has gained global recognition through his roles in coming-of-age films by Luca Guadagnino and Greta Gerwig, as well as Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi series, Dune. Chalamet is no stranger to biopics, having starred in Felix van Groeningen’s Beautiful Boy in 2018.
Chalamet leads a star-studded cast, including Edward Norton as fellow folk singer Pete Seeger, Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo (a character based on Dylan’s early 1960s romantic partner, Suze Rotolo), Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, and Scoot McNairy as Woody Guthrie.
Directed by James Mangold
James Mangold, known for directing blockbusters like Logan and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, will direct the biopic. Mangold has previous experience with biopics, having directed the Academy Award-winning Walk the Line about country icon Johnny Cash in 2005.
First Look at A Complete Unknown
The official trailer for A Complete Unknown was released recently, giving fans a first look at Chalamet as the legendary songwriter. The teaser showcases Dylan’s initial move to New York City, with scenes of Chalamet carrying a backpack and guitar case through the streets. It also hints at his relationship with Sylvie Russo, featuring Chalamet’s rendition of “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall” in the background.
Edward Norton’s voiceover in the trailer adds to the anticipation: “I wanna tell you a little story. A few months back, my friend Woody Guthrie and I met a young man. He dropped in on us out of nowhere and played us a song. And in that moment, we got a feeling we were getting a glimpse of the future.”
Director’s Insight on the Biopic
Speaking on the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, Mangold explained, “I am not here to say I am making the Jon Meacham definitive biography; that’s not my job. My job is to explore the specific aspect in Bob’s life, the people around him, and this moment in America, to be honest, this ground zero in New York.”
A Complete Unknown is set to captivate audiences with its exploration of Bob Dylan’s early career and his impact on the music world. Mark your calendars for its release on December 25, 2024, in the United States and January 17, 2025, in the United Kingdom.
