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 may be only 29 years old, but his performances in critically acclaimed films such as “Call Me By Your Name,” “Lady Bird” and “A Complete