The much-anticipated first full trailer for A Complete Unknown has officially dropped, showcasing Timothée Chalamet in the lead role as the legendary Bob Dylan. Set to hit cinemas this Christmas, the biopic explores Dylan’s remarkable rise in the 1960s music scene.
In the two-minute trailer, we witness Chalamet’s portrayal of Dylan as he navigates the complexities of newfound fame, the pressures of celebrityhood, and his personal relationships. The film promises an in-depth look at the life of the Pulitzer Prize-winning artist who revolutionized the modern folk-rock genre.
The trailer features a surprise cameo from iconic country singer Johnny Cash, portrayed by Boyd Holbrook, along with glimpses of Dylan’s relationship with renowned folk singer Joan Baez.
Fans have expressed their excitement on social media, with comments highlighting the film’s timely release while Dylan is alive to contribute to the project. One fan remarked, “Johnny Cash just got dropped like Einstein in the Oppenheimer trailer,” while another said, “As a Bob Dylan obsessive, I’m telling you right now that Timothée NAILED this. Can’t wait!”
The official synopsis of A Complete Unknown reads: “Set in the influential New York music scene of the early 60s, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN follows 19-year-old Minnesota musician BOB DYLAN’s (Timothée Chalamet) 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.”
Directed by James Mangold, A Complete Unknown is set for release on December 25, 2024.
