Timothée Chalamet has made a name for himself in Hollywood in a very short span of time. He has been a part of several acclaimed films across genres like ‘Call Me by Your Name’ and the science fiction flick ‘Dune.’ Its sequel titled ‘Dune: Part Two’ is undergoing post-production.
At the 2023 CinemaCon, the trailer of the much-anticipated film was shown. It features some breathtaking visuals and sequences involving Chalamet riding a giant sandworm. So let’s take a closer look at the plot, cast, release date, and other details of this anticipated film.
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Everything To Know About ‘Dune: Part Two’
The first ‘Dune‘ was released in 2021 and met with universal acclaim for its practical effects, performances, and storyline. But one film is not enough to tell the entire story of Frank Herbert’s eponymous novel it’s based on.
Its second and final part, titled ‘Dune: Part Two‘, is slated to be released on November 3, 2023. The film stars Timothée Chalamet in the lead who plans to avenge his father’s death.
It also stars Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Dave Bautista, Zendaya, Javier Bardem, and Stellan Skarsgård reprising their roles from the first installment. Actors like Florence Pugh, Austin Butler, Christopher Walken, Léa Seydoux, Tim Blake Nelson, and Souheila Yacoub are new additions to the cast.
Part two will cover around the second half of the book and will chronicle Paul Atredis as he teams up with Chani and the Fremen to kill those responsible for destroying his entire family.
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Timothée Chalamet Says His Character Becomes A Leader In The Second Film
At the 2023 CinemaCon, Chalamet talked about the film as the team released its trailer. “In the first movie Paul Atredis is a student…we really see Paul Atreides become a leader here,” he said.
In the sequel, his character’s eyes go completely blue just like the rest of the Fremen. This is mainly because of the overconsumption of spices as well as a psychotropic drug.
Zendaya, who plays Chani, talked about the relationship between Chani and Paul. “These are still just two young people who are trying to grow up and fall in love and live,” she said.
Denis Villeneuve, who directed the first film, has also directed the second installment which concludes the story. The entire film was shot using IMAX cameras and the makers also built new sets in order “to avoid repetition.”
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