Mangold, by contrast, is a Hollywood veteran. He directed the best picture-nominated “Ford v Ferrari” (2019) and made history when “Logan” (2017) became the first superhero film nominated for a major Oscar prize for adapted screenplay. That industry respect could work in his favor.

Timothée Chalamet compared Bob Dylan and Paul Atreides, his character from Dune, before the premiere of A Complete Unknown on Friday. “I think it’s like his music, the warnings against cult-like figures,