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First look at Elle Fanning in Timothée Chalamet's new film

Behind-the-scenes images from Timothée Chalamet's Bob Dylan biopic provide a first look at Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo.

The Maleficent The actor was pictured next to it in costume dune Actor Chalamet, who will appear in the role of Dylan A complete unknownwhile filming in New York.

The actors are seen laughing, with Fanning wearing a striped turtleneck, black pants and a burgundy coat. Carrying a guitar, Chalamet is wearing blue jeans, a matching plaid shirt and a tan jacket.

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Fanning's character is a portrayal of Dylan's real-life partner Suze Rotolo, whom he dated from 1961 to 1964, when they separated following his affair with Joan Baez.

Rotolo, who died in 2011 at the age of 67, inspired several of Dylan's biggest hits, including “Boots of Spanish Leather,” “Don't Think Twice” and “It's All Right.”

The cast includes Edward Norton as folk singer and social activist Pete Seeger, Boyd Holbrook as legendary musician Johnny Cash and Monica Barbaro as singer-songwriter Baez.

Elle Fanning and Timothee Chalamet film a complete stranger

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A release date for the film has not yet been announced, but a synopsis gives a glimpse of what fans can expect: “At the Newport Folk Festival in 1965, a young Bob Dylan shakes up the folk music scene by becomes electric.” and rock as the voice of a generation, defining one of the most transformative moments in 20th century music.

It will be directed by James Mangold, who revealed that Chalamet will sing some of Dylan's iconic discography in the film.

“It's such an amazing time in American culture and Bob's history – a young 19-year-old Bob Dylan coming to New York with about two dollars in his pocket and becoming a worldwide sensation within three years,” said he Collider.

Elle Fanning and Timothee Chalamet film a complete stranger

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“After being accepted into the folk music family in New York and of course somehow overtaking him at some point, his star rises to incredible heights. It’s such an interesting true story and is about such an interesting moment in the American scene.”

“Various characters from Woody Guthrie to Bob Dylan to Pete Seeger to Joan Baez all play a role in this film.”

A complete unknown has not yet received a release window.

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Rebecca is a freelance journalist specializing in television and film. After starting her career as a digital entertainment journalist for the Express & Star And Shropshire StarIn 2021, she started a freelance career and contributed to, among others Metro UKThe Sun, WhatCulture, Screen rant, FilmHounds Magazine and more.

Her particular area of ​​interest is horror cinema and she has written for genre publications such as Ghouls Magazine And Film club for moving images.

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