On Thursday morning, James Mangold was celebrating eight Oscar nominations for his filmA Complete Unknown.

We were evacuated a couple weeks ago, he said.

Our house is fine, but we have been without power and even gas for extended periods.

James Mangold, A Complete Unknown

Director James Mangold and Timothée Chalamet on the set of ‘A Complete Unknown’Macall Polay/Searchlight Pictures

He had spent the early morning texting with his cast and was thrilled at the announcement, he said.

[Timothee Chalamet] is in rehearsals forSaturday Night Live.

Were all in separate parts of the world, but were all ecstatic.

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Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan in ‘A Complete Unknown’

(Chalamet is set to host and perform as a musical guest onSNLthis coming Saturday January 25th.)

This movie hasnt been gestating as a development project.

And I think you’re free to see it on screen.

Of course I shotFord v Ferrarihere.

So I certainly hope we get more production in the years ahead.

The adult-oriented movie with adult themes and sophisticated themes is a rarer and rarer bird.