Gurney is the Warmaster for House Atreides, which means he has earned a strong reputation as a skilled soldier and keen military mind, two things he also trains Paul in (which we see in theDunetrailer).

"Dune" is Chalamet's first time leading a big-budget studio movie, after critically acclaimed turns in "Little Women," "Beautiful Boy" and "Call Me By Your Name," the latter of which earned him a best actor Oscar nomination in 2018.

Paul (Chalamet) dreams of Chani before he meets her upon moving to Arrakis. Over the course ofDune, Gurney is shown to be a protector figure to Paul. Honestly, its by far the most difficult thing Ive done in my life. After finishing this first movie, hell just have to do it all over again. Outrunning giant sandworms is nothing compared to tamingTimothe Chalamet's mutinous mane.

pic.twitter.com/HBvwODuVXS. Smart and capable, he senses danger in his familys new assignment. Dune (2021 film) Stellan has something in the eyes. ChoreographerBenjamin Millepied, husband to Natalie Portman, also taught Chalamet and Ferguson how to "sand walk," a gliding sort of run their characters use to help evade the monstrous, computer-generated sandworms on Arrakis. A trained doctor, Yueh's skills make him a prime target for Baron Harkonnen, who forces Yueh to work for him by taking Yueh's wife, Wanna, hostage. Here's how it all began. Lady Jessica is one of these power players and is in even more of a position of power through her union with Duke Leto. No matter what you believe, Earth is changing, and we will have to adapt, he says. There are humans called mentats, augmented with computerlike minds. New on Netflix: The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming in July 2022. "This is a film with a die-hard fan following, but not much familiarity to the uninitiated. She becomes an important ally to House Atreides as her relationship with Paul deepens. He was drawn to the novel's religious and environmental themes, but also Paul's internal struggle, as he contemplates if and how to use his power. "Dune" has been embraced by critics (88% positive reviews on aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes) and is a surefire awards contender in technical categories such as production design, cinematography and score. Sign up for Collider's newsletter for exclusive news, features, streaming recommendations and more. The Baron of House Harkonnen, which ruled Arrakis for 80 years and reaped the benefits of spice production before being forced out by the Empire. In the script, which Villeneuve wrote with Eric Roth and Jon Spaihts, she is even more fearsome than before. Duncan is one of Duke Leto's trusted right-hand men in addition to Gurney Halleck and Thufir Hawat. ", "That was so tiring," Ferguson adds. During the shoot, he and the other actors were costumed in what the world of Dune calls stillsuitsthick, rubbery armor that preserves the bodys moisture, even gathering tiny bits from the breath exhaled through the nose. There are these Goliath landscapes, which you may imagine existing on planets in our universe, but not on Earth.. This is the second timeDunehas made its way to the big screen, in addition to David Lynch's 1984 adaptation. "But I don't think he ever held it against me.". Below is a complete guide to all the Dune characters in the film, how they fit into the story, and who plays each. Harkonnen's primary drive is to weaken House Atreides for political gain. It was crazy," Villeneuve says. SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE DAILY NEWSLETTER, FIRST TAKE. Natalie Portman claimed that the franchises latest installment is so gaybut is she right? Its finally time to descend upon Frank Herberts legendary sci-fi book. His mother, Lady Jessica, is a member of the order and is the concubine to Duke Leto Atreides. Timothy Chalamet, who needs no introduction, will be playing the role of Paul Atreides, and judging by the first looks of the movie released by Warner Bros, he seems to fit the bill perfectly. 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Through Duncan's reports, Stilgar is recommended as a strong ally to Duke Leo (Isaac) and House Atreides. Chalamet is known for portraying Laurie in Little Women (2019), Elio in Call Me by Your Name (2017), Kyle Scheible in Lady Bird (2017), and Nic Sheff in Beautiful Boy (2018). Denis was very respectful of Franks work in the book, [but] the quality of the arcs for much of the women have been brought up to a new level. Its the source of power for the Emperor, the Spacing Guild, Houses, and other entities within the Empire. But Pauls upbringing throws a wrench into their plans and will ultimately change the course of galactic history. @RealChalamet was pensive perfection he shines brightest. It is Paul's destiny to transform from a well-trained, highly-intelligent, noble-born son to the Messianic figure known as the "Muad'Dib. Originally written as a male character in Herbert's books, Kynes will now be a woman in Villeneuve's story. They put a cap on it out there, if it gets too hot. An exclusive talk with Davis and director Gina Prince-Bythewood about making a groundbreaking historical epic, out this fall. Timothe Chalamet is an American- French actor who portrayed Paul Atreides in Dune, and will reprise the role in Dune: Part Two. While he is every bit as cruel and sadistic as the rest of his family, he's not as insightful or cunning as them. Baron Harkonnen aims to return to Arrakis and seize back control from House Atreides by any means necessary. Kynes is also the mother of Chani (Zendaya). Although the star is a decade older than the character hes portraying, the creative team arguably does a terrific job of making him appear even more youthful. Lawrence), a British citizen who led Arab forces in a successful desert revolt against the Turks during World War I, and that the resistance movement led Frank Herbert to consider the possibility of an outsider leading native forces against the morally corrupt occupiers of a desert world, in the process of becoming a godlike figure to them., But Paul also serves as a warning. After that, it was announced that hed be tackling Frank Herberts influential 1965 novel, Dune. Oh, and Duncan's also something of a ladies man, in case you were wondering. Set on a distant, desert world of Arrakis, the novel revolves around the journey of Chalamets character Paul Atreides the heir to an aristocratic dynasty, who finds himself exiled and forced to survive in the inhospitable world in order to avenge his family. "That's especially relevant today, with my generation and the ones coming up fighting for what they believe in so strongly. In real life, they were agony. While this may seem disheartening, Denis himself has said that hes optimistic that the project will get made. They werent on Earth anymore, anyway.

Fortunately, he is relatively competent to the point that he reigns in tyranny on Arrakis in the name of House Harkonnen. Dunearrives in theaters on December 18. The weapons master of House Atreides is one of Pauls mentors and teaches him how to wield weapons. But, if you're new to or curious about the world ofDuneand the vast number of characters which populate it, it's worth getting at least the (mildly spoilery!) The transformation of Dr. Jane Foster has deep roots in the Marvel Comics. It's a total dream come true. From the awards race to the box office, with everything in between: get the entertainment industry's must-read newsletter. It's officially time to get excited for Dune, the sci-fi epic directed byDenis Villeneuve and adapted fromFrank Herbert's 1965 novel of the same name. Outrunning giant sandworms is nothing compared to taming, Denis Villeneuve's epic is a mixed bag of eye-popping sci-fi, lackluster storytelling, What to know before seeing the movie (or how to sound like you've read it), Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The studios plot synopsis describes her as a warrior priestess. As Villeneuve jokes, Its better than space nun. , Lady Jessicas duty is to deliver a savior to the universeand now she has a greater role in defending and training Paul too. Charlotte Ramplingplays Gaius Helen Mohiam, the Reverend Mother of the Bene Gesserit. Paul belongs to House Atreides, which is part of a quasi-feudal, intergalactic empire. I would not agree to make this adaptation of the book with one single movie, says Villeneuve. David Lynch previously helmed an adaptation that remains divisive, and fans have long wondered what Alejandro Jodorowskys take wouldve been like. As fans will know, theres a vast menagerie of other characters populating Dune. Villeneuve ("Arrival") says that Chalamet was his first and only choice to play Paul, who comes into his own as a leaderby film's end. What happens next in is the brunt of the drama in Dune. Zendayaplays Chani, a Fremen young woman, is the daughter of Liet Kynes (Duncan-Brewster). A young Fremen woman who appears frequently in Pauls dreams, which he suspects are premonitions. He is also a skilled musician and something of a sensitive man, a surprise twist for a high-ranking military official. He has a supernatural gift to harness and unleash energy, lead others, and meld with the heart of his new home world. Josh Brolinplays Gurney Halleck, a warrior-poet who also happens to be a trusted confidant to both Duke Leto (Isaac) and Paul (Chalamet). So that contrast of someone who has a lot of experience but is in the middle of his teenage years is Paul.. Even though it is part one it totally satisfies. However, the actor successfully manages to capture a sense and importantly, appearance of boyish innocence.

2022 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. If any director can make the impossible possible, its probably Denis Villeneuve. Even though I'm older than Paul in real life, the lessons I learned from the shoot and playing him will stay with me forever.". "Dune" is now playing in theaters, IMAX and streaming on HBO Max. Book readers already have a keen sense of how the actor is approaching the role. Timothe has many qualities [that make him perfect for Paul], Villeneuve said in a roundtable discussion presented alongside the trailer. As much as I deeply love the book, I felt that the baron was flirting very often with caricature, says Villeneuve. Mohiam is responsible for Lady Jessica's (Ferguson) Bene Gesserit training and also oversees Paul's (Chalamet) Gom Jabbar Test of Humanity which requires Paul to put his hand into a box to test if he is truly human. Frank Herberts hero is on a grand quest with real-world parallels. Having lived through World War II, McCarthyism and the Vietnam War, Herbert saw the dangers that unchecked power in the hands of individuals could bring. Portrays It wouldnt be Dune if it were easy. The nephew of Baron Harkonnen is an imposing warrior. [Editor's note: The following contains some mild spoilers for Dune.]. Until Paul was tested, no male child has ever performed that well during the test with the gom jabbar. Pauls mother is Lady Jessica, who is a member of the Bene Gesserit an exclusively female group of humans with advanced mental and physical capabilities who wield tremendous political influence from the shadows. She is a love interest of Paul's but she is not justa love interest.