Timothée Chalamet and James Mangold perfectly capture the paradox of Bob Dylan's unlikely rise and enduring appeal by leaving a mystery at the film's center.

We may as well start referring to him as Bob Dyláan with his commitment to biopic excellence. As recalled by one of A Complete Unknown’s producers on an episode of The Town podcast, the non–Timothée Dylan had full approval of what became the film’s final script — meaningful involvement that was encouraged by director James Mangold.