Last year, the buzz was all about Benedict Cumberbatch gearing up to play Pete Seeger in the much-anticipated Bob Dylan biopic, *A Complete Unknown*. But, you know how the biz goes—schedules clash, and plans crumble like an overbaked cookie. Now, Deadline’s got the scoop: Cumberbatch is out, and guess who’s strumming into the role? Edward Norton.
Norton’s stepping into some big shoes, taking on Seeger’s part in Dylan’s tale. It’s a pivotal role, spotlighting that iconic moment in ’65 at the Newport Folk Festival. Seeger, bless his heart, was Dylan’s champion, the guy who got him on that very stage where he shocked folk purists by going electric.
Meanwhile, the film’s casting spells a reunion of sorts for the era’s legends. Timothée Chalamet is bringing young Dylan to life, and word on the street is Monica Barbaro might just be our Joan Baez. And Elle Fanning? She’s set to play Sylvie Russo, a fictional flame of Dylan’s, sparking up the screen with romance and rebellion.
Production’s been a bit of a seesaw, with dates shuffling faster than a deck of cards. But the cameras are finally set to roll this March. Mangold’s got his director’s hat on tight, sharing writing credits with Jay Cocks. And Dylan himself? He’s not just a muse for the movie—he’s calling some shots as an executive producer. Plus, Chalamet’s doing more than just acting; he’s singing his heart out, no lip-syncing in sight.
