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    ‘Dune’: Warner Bros. Cast Veteran Actor Christopher Walken In A Major Role

    Christopher Walken is on board for the adventures in the desert of Arrakis with an already magnificent cast. Denis Villeneuve, the visionary director of Dune has created a dream ensemble. The film swept many awards at the 94th Academy Awards.

    After confirming Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan; Elvis star Austin Butler will allegedly play Feyd- Rautha, and now we will see Batman Returns star Christopher Walken play the God Emperor in the Dune: Part Two.

    Christopher Walken Will Play Shaddam IV In Dune: Part Two

    Christopher Walken
    Christopher Walken

    Dennis’ adaptation of Frank Herbert’s novel got a thunderous response. This was not the first adaptation. Back in 1984,  not only did Blue Velvet director David Lynch adapt the book but failed miserably. Kubrick, the noir filmmaker said, “If it can be written, or thought, it can be filmed.” Villeneuve adapted only the first half of the book, and his adaptation worked for both the critics and the audience. The director erected a terrific ensemble with Timothée Chalamet, Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa, Josh Brolin, Zendaya, and Stellan Skarsgård. However, for the second half of the book, Denis has reserved the best for the last. 

    He will be bringing forth Christopher Walken as Shaddam IV, the Padishah Emperor of the Imperium and Head of House Corrino. Walken will play the father of Florence Pugh’s Princess Irulan. Shaddam IV is the entitled emperor with the generation of privilege taking its evil form. The antagonism attached to the character will give a meatier and well-fleshed character to the actor in his 80s. Christopher is a veteran who has starred in films like Annie Hall as Diane Keaton’s brother, and The Dead Zone in 1983. He had a cameo in Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction. It will be interesting to see how Dennis’ vision marries the prolificness of such an experienced being.

    “Dune: Part Two” will hit theaters on October 20th, 2023. 

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