First Look! Behind The Scenes Of The Bob Dylan Movie Filming in Cape May

Filming is underway for "A Complete Unknown," a new biopic chronicling the life of music legend Bob Dylan. But there's a twist: the film's setting in Cape May, not the historic Newport Folk Festival where many of the depicted events actually took place.

Director James Dean chose the charming Jersey Shore town for its picturesque Victorian charm. With a little movie magic, the town transforms into a convincing 1965 Newport, the year Dylan's now-iconic electric guitar performance at the Folk Festival sent shockwaves through the music world.

Portraying the enigmatic Dylan is Academy Award nominee Timothée Chalamet. Fans caught glimpses of Chalamet sporting a Dylan-esque mop of hair filming near The Victorian Motel, surely sparking excitement amongst Dylan devotees.

Chalamet isn't the only big name gracing the Cape May set. Elle Fanning joins the cast, portraying Dylan's love interest, singer Suze Rotolo.

While plot details remain tightly under wraps, "A Complete Unknown" is bound to explore the pivotal moment at the Newport Folk Festival when Dylan, a rising star in the folk scene, dared to go electric. This bold move, met with boos from some purists, ultimately redefined Dylan's sound and paved the way for a new era of rock and roll.

While we wait for its release date, keep an eye out for news and behind-the-scenes glimpses from the set in Cape May:

Zack Mullock, the Mayor of Cape May, was invited on to set for an up close view. He shared a bunch of videos and photos from the set to his Facebook page for folks to enjoy.

Word of the filming started weeks ago when the movie company announced an open casting call. By looking for "festival goers" they tipped fans off to filming dates. Looks like the word spread quickly....

...they need caffeine too! Ed Norton happily posed for a photo with the Coffee Tyme team. The coffee shop was transformed into a retro business on the outside, while continuing to serve up java during filming.