Cape May underwent a cinematic makeover this week, serving as the backdrop for the filming of "A Complete Unknown." This film chronicles Bob Dylan's rapid ascent, featuring Timothée Chalamet, an Oscar nominee, in the role of the iconic singer-songwriter. Chalamet, along with co-stars Elle Fanning and Edward Norton, has been captured on camera in Cape May over the past few days, immersed in their roles.
The production, slated to run from Sunday, May 12, to Thursday, May 16, reportedly utilizes Cape May as the setting for scenes depicting the pivotal 1965 Newport Folk Festival. This event marked Dylan's controversial transition from acoustic folk to electrifying rock-and-roll, highlighted by his historic performance of "Like a Rolling Stone."
Instagram posts from Coffee Tyme, nestled in Cape May's outdoor Washington Street Mall, showcase glimpses of the set, including a nostalgic "Newport Folk Festival '65" sign suspended over the street. In the snapshots, Chalamet, clad in a vintage brown suede jacket and jeans, can be seen on a motorcycle with Fanning, portraying a character inspired by Dylan's former flame, Suze Rotolo. Norton, embodying fellow folk luminary Pete Seeger, also graces the local scene, charming locals with his affable demeanor and passion for surfing.
The influx of fans drawn to Cape May adds vibrancy to the coastal town, injecting life into local businesses during what is typically a quieter period around Mother's Day, as reported by the Press of Atlantic City.
In addition to the stellar cast, Monica Barbaro portrays folk icon Joan Baez, Dylan's romantic counterpart. "A Complete Unknown" is helmed by James Mangold, known for directing the acclaimed Johnny Cash biopic "Walk the Line," and co-written by Jay Cocks, of "Gangs of New York" fame. Chalamet and Dylan serve as producers for this eagerly anticipated Searchlight Pictures release, with a premiere date yet to be unveiled.
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