A Complete Unknown: Full list of cast explored in the movie 

The biographical musical drama film A Complete Unknown is certainly one of the most eagerly awaited films of 2024, and its release on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, only adds to the excitement. Unless you've been living under a rock, you probably know the movie revolves around Bob Dylan's life, particularly his rise to fame and the first major controversy he faced, which involved an electric guitar and other instruments during the Newport Folk Festival.

A Complete Unknown illustrates these key moments in the singer-songwriter's career, featuring an outstanding performance by Timothée Chalamet in the lead role. The film is further supported by celebrated actors such as Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, and Monica Barbaro, who enhance the film's narrative and take it to a whole new level.

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Full list of cast in A Complete Unknown

1) Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylon

Timothée Chalamet is Bob Dylon (Image via Getty)

Academy Award-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet stars as Bob Dylan in Searchlight Pictures' upcoming release, A Complete Unknown.

Early reviews of the film have already praised Chalamet's performance, and it's only a matter of time before a wider audience recognizes his acting talent in the film. He has also received a nomination for Best Actor at the 2024 Golden Globes.

Chalamet's successful career began with his role in Call Me By Your Name (2017), followed by notable films like Little Women (2019) and Dune and Dune: Part Two (2021 and 2024).

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2) Edward Norton as Pete Seeger

Edward Norton is Pete Seeger (Image via Getty)

Timothée Chalamet isn't the only multi-award nominated actor in the cast of A Complete Unknown. Edward Norton portrays Pete Seeger in the film.

Seeger was one of Dylan's early supporters and is also known to have been one of the first to criticize Dylan's electric instruments during the Newport Folk Festival. The shifting dynamics between the characters of Dylan and Seeger are heavily featured in the film, which is crucial to understanding Dylan's career trajectory.

Edward Norton is best known for his roles in films such as Fight Club (1999), Moonrise Kingdom (2012), and The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014). Havings said that, just like Chalamet, Norton has also earned a Golden Globe Nomination for his role in the film in the best supporting actor category.

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3) Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo

Elle Fanning is Sylvie Russo (Image via Getty)

Elle Fanning who plays Sylvie Russo in A Complete Unkown, is no stranger to award nominations herself, much like her co-actors.

Sylvie is one of Bob Dylan's ex-girlfriends, who had a significant impact on his career during his heydays. Sylvie's existence in Dylan's life during a crucial point in his career was also a subject of extreme criticism, which will perhaps be explored in the film as depicted in its trailer.

Elle Fanning is best known for her roles in projects such as Ginger & Rosa (2012), Maleficent (2014), and The Great (2020–2023).

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4) Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez

Monica Barbaro is Joan Baez (Image via Getty)

Compared to the rest, Monica Barbaro is fairly new to the industry, so she doesn't have as many projects and accolades under her belt. However, that doesn't make her any less than the others in the cast.

Monica Barbaro is Joan Baez in A Complete Unknown. For those unfamiliar, Baez was a crucial figure in Bob Dylan's early career. When Dylan was still gaining popularity, Baez helped bring him into the spotlight by acknowledging his talent. They performed together at numerous festivals and had a positive rapport until they eventually fell out.

Monica Barbaro is best known for being part of projects such as Unreal (2016), Top Gun: Maverick (2022), and FUBAR (2023–present).

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Others in the cast of A Complete Unknown

Additional cast members in A Complete Unknown include:

• Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash
• Scoot McNairy as Woody Guthrie
• Dan Fogler as Albert Grossman
• Norbert Leo Butz as Alan Lomax
• Eriko Hatsune as Toshi Seeger
• P. J. Byrne as Harold Leventhal
• Charlie Tahan as Al Kooper
• Ryan Harris Brown as Mark Spoelstra
• Will Harrison as Bob Neuwirth
• Eli Brown as Mike Bloomfield
• Big Bill Morganfield as Jesse Moffette
• Laura Kariuki as Becka
• Stephen Carter Carlsen as Paul Stookey
• Eric Berryman as Tom Wilson
• Joe Tippett as Dave Van Ronk
• James Austin Johnson as Gerdes M.C.
• Kayli Carter as Maria Muldaur
• Sarah King as Barbara Dane
• Alaina Surgener as Gena Russo
• Michael Chernus as Theodore Bikel
• Will Price as Joe Boyd
• Nick Pupo as Peter Yarrow
• David Alan Basche as John Hammond

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A Complete Unknown will be running in theatres starting December 25, 2024.