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Benedict Cumberbatch to play Pete Seeger in Bob Dylan biopic

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Benedict Cumberbatch has been confirmed to be playing folk singer Pete Seeger in the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic, Complete Unknown.

The news was confirmed by Deadline following a screening of director James Mangold’s latest film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, at Cannes Film Festival.

Mangold also told the outlet that Elle Fanning is set to star in the film.Seeger, who died in 2014, had a significant impact on Dylan’s musical upbringing, having a profound influence on Dylan from the perspectives of both music and activism.

In turn, Seeger was an early supporter of Dylan, helping to facilitate his debut album with Columbia Records. He also invited Dylan to play at Newport Folk Festival (where Seeger served as a board member).Complete Unknown is set to chronicle Dylan’s early career until his arrival in New York City.

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