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How the new cast of 'Dune' compares to the cast of the 1984 movie

Frank OlitoOct 19, 2021, 20:23 IST

Paul Atreides and Lady Jessica in 2021's "Dune"; Chani and Paul Atreides in the 1984 film.Universal Pictures & Warner Bros. Pictures

  • In 1984, David Lynch released a movie adaptation of Frank Herbert's 1965 sci-fi book "Dune."
  • This week, Denis Villeneuve releases his version of the story, starring Timothée Chalamet.
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In the 2021 movie, Timothée Chalamet is Paul Atreides, a role played by Kyle MacLachlan in the 1984 version.

Kyle MacLachlan and Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides. Universal Pictures & Warner Bros. Pictures

Zendaya plays the blue-eyed Chani. Sean Young originated the role in 1984.

Sean Young and Zendaya as Chani. Universal Pictures & Warner Bros. Pictures
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Duke Leto Atreides was played by Jürgen Prochnow in 1984, and now, Oscar Isaac will take on the role.

Jürgen Prochnow and Oscar Isaac as Duke Leto Atreides. Universal Pictures & Warner Bros. Pictures

Rebecca Ferguson plays Lady Jessica in the new version, while Francesca Annis played the role in 1984.

Francesca Annis and Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica. Universal Pictures & Warner Bros. Pictures
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Patrick Stewart played Gurney Halleck in the 1984 film, and now Josh Brolin is bringing the character back to life.

Patrick Stewart and Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck. Universal Pictures & Warner Bros. Pictures

In the first movie version, Richard Jordan played Duncan Idaho. Now, Jason Momoa is playing the warrior.

Richard Jordan and Jason Momoa as Duncan Idaho. Universal Pictures & Warner Bros. Pictures
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Stellan Skarsgård plays the villain, Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, in Villeneuve's version. Kenneth McMillan originated the part in 1984.

Kenneth McMillan and Stellan Skarsgård as Vladimir Harkonnen. Universal Pictures & Warner Bros. Pictures

Baron Harkonnen's nephew was played by Paul Smith in 1984, and now, it's Dave Bautista's role.

Paul Smith and Dave Bautista as The Beast. Universal Pictures & Warner Bros. Pictures
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Everett McGill originated Stilgar in the first "Dune," and Javier Bardem takes on the role in the new version.

Everett McGill and Javier Bardem as Stilgar. Universal Pictures & Warner Bros. Pictures

Charlotte Rampling plays Gaius Helen Mohiam in the 2021 film, while Siân Phillips played the part decades ago.

Siân Phillips and Charlotte Rampling as Gaius Helen Mohiam. Universal Pictures & Warner Bros. Pictures
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Freddie Jones previously played Thufir Hawat, a role now given to Stephen McKinley Henderson.

Freddie Jones and Stephen McKinley Henderson as Thufir Hawat. Universal Pictures & Warner Bros. Pictures

Piter de Vries was played by Brad Dourif in 1984 and will be played by David Dastmalchian in 2021.

Brad Dourif and David Dastmalchian as Piter De Vries. Universal Pictures & Warner Bros. Pictures
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