Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
Dune: Part Twois set to hit theaters globally on March 1. The sequel film will continue from the events ofDune (2021)and explore the mythic journey of Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides as he seeks revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. In his pursuit, Paul will encounter several new characters in the film, including a future wife and a sociopathic villain. A bunch of talented cast has joined Denis Villeneuve’s second film to portray these characters.
Oppenheimeractress Florence Pugh andElvisactor Austin Butler were the first new additions to joinDune 2in March 2022. Tim Blake Nelson, who joined the film in January 2023 in an undisclosed role, was not included in this list as his scenes were reportedly cut from the theatrical cut.
Léa Seydoux – Lady Margot Fenring
According toDeadline,Léa Seydouxentered negotiations to play Lady Margot Fenring inDune 2in June 2022. She is not new to big franchises having played an assassin inMission: Impossible 4and a major role inJames Bondfilms. Her character, Lady Margot, has a relatively minor yet crucial role in Frank Herbert’s first novel. She appears alongside her husband, Count Hasimir Fenring, in the novels.
When it comes toDenis Villeneuve‘s movie, the character may have a larger role indicated by Seydoux’s casting. Her role may also serve Villeneuve’s intentions to bring more femininity to Herbert’s story (via Empire Magazine).
Souheila Yacoub – Shishakli
Souheila Yacoub, known for Gaspar Noé’sClimaxand Rebecca Zlotowski’sLes Sauvageswas cast as Shishakli in Dune: Part Two in July 2022 (via Deadline). After Paul and his mother escape from the Harkonnens, they encounter the Fremen in the dunes of Arrakis. Paul becomes the Muad’Dib or the off-world Messiah of the Fremen religion. Yacoub’s Shishakli is a squad leader of the Fremen warriors.
The character has a crucial role in teachingTimothée Chalamet‘s Paul Atreides the culture and ways of the Fremen. In the novels, she helps Paul endure a trial to ride the dangerous sandworms.
“You can f—k off”: Dune 2 Star Rebecca Ferguson Accuses A-List Actor for Abusing Her and Fortunately That’s Not Tom Cruise
Christopher Walken – Emperor Shaddam Corrino IV
WhileChristopher Walkendid not appear in the firstDunefilm, it was Emperor Shaddam Corrino’s plan that set in motion the events of that film. In May 2022, Walken was confirmed in the Emperor’s role inDune 2(The Hollywood Reporter). The Emperor rules the Known Universe in the novels and grants House Atreides the desert world of Arrakis. However, the Atreides leaving Caladan was part of the Emperor’s schemes with House Harkonnen to overthrow Duke Leto and House Atreides.
Walken will be fitting to play the cunning character in the second film. He plays the father of Princess Irulan. Paul sets out for revenge against the Emperor by marrying the princes in the novels.
Florence Pugh – Princess Irulan Corrino
According toDeadline,Florence Pughwas the first big name to joinDune 2in March 2022. In the novels, Pugh’s Princess Irulan is a scholar who chronicles the journey of Paul Atreides. Her epigraphs are provided at the beginning of each chapter in the novel. At the end of the novel, Paul proposes a marriage between him and Irulan, a political move that would establish him as the Emperor of the Imperium.
Pugh earlier shared the screen with Timothée Chalamet inGreta Gerwig‘sLittle Women. However, theDunemovies may not explore a romantic intimacy between the two actors despite their marriage.
“That’s the moment that changed my career”: Dune 2 Star Austin Butler Had to Work in 1 TV Show Almost Immediately After His Mom’s Death
Austin Butler – Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen
Austin Butlerplays Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, the sociopathic heir to the Harkonnen throne, who will be Paul’s primary antagonist inDune 2. Butler’s casting was reported in March 2022 viaDeadline. While the character had a lesser role in the novels, Villeneuve’s creative choice put Butler as aformidable villain like The Jokeror Anton Chigurh. He earlier revealed in an interview that hetoned down his usual Method actingfor the film.
Once the Atreides were removed from Arrakis, Feyd-Rautha was appointed as the ruler there. He is the nephew of the ruthless ruler of the House Harkonnen, Baron Vladimir Harkonnen.
Anya Taylor-Joy AsDune 2‘s Surprise Casting — Alia Atreides
According toThe Hollywood Reporter,Dune 2director Denis Villeneuve and the entire crew wanted to hideAnya Taylor-Joy‘s casting as an experiment. The crew flew to Africa with Taylor-Joy in super-secrecy to film her scenes. Villeneuve shared,“It was like a gift I wanted to keep for the fans.”Taylor-Joy plays Alia Atreides, the sister of Paul and a ‘pre-born’. Alia was in the womb ofRebecca Ferguson‘s Lady Jessica when she consumed the Water of Life, giving her sentient powers.
Dune 2 Actors’ Salary: Timothée Chalamet and Jason Momoa Earned Way More Money Than Zendaya and Rebecca Ferguson For Dune
Fans initially speculated that Villeneuve made changes to the sister character, who had a pretty big role in the novels. However, the surprise was revealed when Taylor-Joy attended the film’s London premiere (via Variety).
Hashim Asraff
Senior Writer
Articles Published :3017
Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
