What the cast of 'Dune: Part 2' looks like in real life

Olivia SinghMar 1, 2024, 23:54 IST

Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides and Zendaya as Chani in "Dune: Part Two."Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures

The sequel to Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part One" is now playing in theaters.
The cast of "Dune: Part Two" includes Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Christopher Walken.

Denis Villeneuve's highly anticipated follow-up to 2021's "Dune: Part One" has finally arrived.

"Dune: Part Two," now playing in theaters, boasts a stacked cast of Hollywood veterans and younger talents, including Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Javier Bardem, and Christopher Walken.

Unlike many films that succumb to the sequel curse, critics are hailing "Part Two" as a masterpiece that might just be superior to the first installment.

Here's how the stars of "Dune: Part Two" look in real life compared to their on-screen characters.

Timothée Chalamet returns as Paul Atreides.

Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides in "Dune: Part Two" and Chalamet at the UK premiere of the film.Warner Bros. Pictures; Scott A. Garfitt/Invision/AP

Zendaya gets much more screen time as Fremen warrior Chani in "Dune: Part Two."

Zendaya as Chani in "Dune: Part Two" and Zendaya at the NYC premiere of the film.Warner Bros. Pictures; Dave Allocca/StarPix

Academy Award winner Javier Bardem is back as Stilgar, a wise Fremen leader.

Javier Bardem as Stilgar in "Dune: Part Two" and at the world premiere of "The Little Mermaid" in May.Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures; Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Rebecca Ferguson reprises her role as Lady Jessica, Paul's mom.

Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica in "Dune: Part Two" and Ferguson at the NYC premiere of the film.Warner Bros. Pictures; Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Josh Brolin returns as Gurney Halleck after the character's fate was left unclear in "Dune: Part One."

Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck in "Dune: Part Two" and Brolin at the NYC premiere of the film.Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures; Dave Allocca/StarPix

Stellan Skarsgård looks vastly different from his antagonist character, Baron Vladimir Harkonnen.

Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen in "Dune: Part Two" and Skarsgård at the NYC premiere of the film.Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures; Dave Allocca/StarPix

Wrestler-turned-actor Dave Bautista reprises his role as Beast Rabban Harkonnen, Baron Vladimir Harkonnen's terrifying nephew.

Dave Bautista as Beast Rabban in "Dune: Part Two" and Bautista at the NYC premiere of the film.Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Studios; Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Oscar nominee Austin Butler is unrecognizable as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, Baron Harkonnen's bloodthirsty nephew who's skilled at combat.

Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in "Dune: Part Two" and Butler at the NYC premiere of the film.Warner Bros. Pictures; Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Christopher Walken plays Emperor Shaddam IV in "Dune: Part Two."

Christopher Walken as Emperor Shaddam IV in "Dune: Part Two" and Walken at the NYC premiere of the film.Warner Bros.; Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Florence Pugh makes her debut as Princess Irulan, the daughter of the emperor.

Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan in "Dune: Part Two" and Pugh at the world premiere in London.Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures; Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP

Léa Seydoux joins the "Dune" franchise as the mysterious Lady Margot Fenring, a Bene Gesserit.

Léa Seydoux as Lady Margot Fenring in "Dune: Part Two" and Seydoux at the NYC premiere of the film.Warner Bros.; Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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