This article contains spoilers for "Dune: Part Two."
Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part Two" takes a few departures from Frank Herbert's original novel, perhaps most notably in the omission of Alia Atreides. Alia is Paul's young sister, born while he and his mother Jessica had survived the Harkonnen massacre and were hiding out with the desert-dwelling Fremen. In the book, Alia grows to toddlerhood supernaturally fast and already possesses a spate of eerie Bene Gesserit mental powers. She's also the one who, as a toddler, knifed the evil Baron Harkonnen to death.
Villeneuve figured that shooting in the desert with a toddler would be difficult and uncomfortable for a young actor, so he transformed Alia into a more abstract character. Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) now has psychic conversations with the still-growing fetus inside her womb, while Paul (Timothée Chalamet) has a dreamlike vision of an adult Alia, seemingly contacting him from the future.
Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part Two" takes a few departures from Frank Herbert's original novel, perhaps most notably in the omission of Alia Atreides. Alia is Paul's young sister, born while he and his mother Jessica had survived the Harkonnen massacre and were hiding out with the desert-dwelling Fremen. In the book, Alia grows to toddlerhood supernaturally fast and already possesses a spate of eerie Bene Gesserit mental powers. She's also the one who, as a toddler, knifed the evil Baron Harkonnen to death.
Villeneuve figured that shooting in the desert with a toddler would be difficult and uncomfortable for a young actor, so he transformed Alia into a more abstract character. Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) now has psychic conversations with the still-growing fetus inside her womb, while Paul (Timothée Chalamet) has a dreamlike vision of an adult Alia, seemingly contacting him from the future.
- 5/7/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
This article contains spoilers for "X-Men '97."
Magneto of "X-Men" has one of the most brilliant backstories in superhero comics — they almost made a movie entirely about it. He was once a young Jewish boy when Nazi Germany invaded Poland. Captured and dehumanized, he suffered at concentration camp Auschwitz like so many of his people. He survived but it convinced him that hatred is as natural to men as breathing, and so he fights to ensure the prosperity of mutantkind. This backstory was not part of Magneto's original conception (Chris Claremont added it in 1981's "Uncanny X-Men" #150), but you'll be hard-pressed to find a writer who hasn't embraced it since.
"X-Men '97" certainly has. In episode 2, "Mutant Liberation Begins," when Magneto is tried before the United Nations, he recalls how he was first put on his path when his people were slaughtered because "they called God by a different name.
Magneto of "X-Men" has one of the most brilliant backstories in superhero comics — they almost made a movie entirely about it. He was once a young Jewish boy when Nazi Germany invaded Poland. Captured and dehumanized, he suffered at concentration camp Auschwitz like so many of his people. He survived but it convinced him that hatred is as natural to men as breathing, and so he fights to ensure the prosperity of mutantkind. This backstory was not part of Magneto's original conception (Chris Claremont added it in 1981's "Uncanny X-Men" #150), but you'll be hard-pressed to find a writer who hasn't embraced it since.
"X-Men '97" certainly has. In episode 2, "Mutant Liberation Begins," when Magneto is tried before the United Nations, he recalls how he was first put on his path when his people were slaughtered because "they called God by a different name.
- 5/2/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
"Dune: Part Two" is one of the best movies of 2024 and it actually makes the first "Dune" movie from director Denis Villeneuve even better. So it only makes sense that the Lego set inspired by one of the franchise's signature vehicles is one of the best building brick vehicles they've ever produced.
The Lego "Dune" Atreides Royal Ornithopter set brings the aerial vehicle to life with incredible engineering and an impressive wingspan. Lego Designer Michael Psiaki developed it for over a year before getting in touch with Warner Bros. Pictures about releasing the Lego set, which then allowed him to collaborate with production designer Patrice Vermette to ensure that the Lego vehicle was as accurate as possible in building brick form.
Lego sent over their "Dune" Ornithopter set for us to build ourselves, and with a 31-inch wingspan and deployable landing gear, this Lego set was significantly more challenging to build than I originally anticipated.
The Lego "Dune" Atreides Royal Ornithopter set brings the aerial vehicle to life with incredible engineering and an impressive wingspan. Lego Designer Michael Psiaki developed it for over a year before getting in touch with Warner Bros. Pictures about releasing the Lego set, which then allowed him to collaborate with production designer Patrice Vermette to ensure that the Lego vehicle was as accurate as possible in building brick form.
Lego sent over their "Dune" Ornithopter set for us to build ourselves, and with a 31-inch wingspan and deployable landing gear, this Lego set was significantly more challenging to build than I originally anticipated.
- 4/29/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" films are an embarrassment of riches. With a strong ensemble cast, gorgeous visuals, an arresting story, and production design to die for, the filmmaker's take on Frank Herbert's epic sci-fi saga is firing on all cylinders. The movies also have fantastic effects makeup; a talented team is responsible for turning Austin Butler into a scowling, pale villain, etching runes onto the faces of the Bene Gesserit, and making everyone generally look both hot and windswept.
Oscar-nominated makeup artist Donald Mowat is credited as head of the makeup department on both 2021's "Dune" and "Dune: Part Two," but in 2020, he told Inside The Film Room that he nearly didn't get to work on the movies after all. Mowat previously collaborated extensively with Daniel Craig, doing his makeup on films like "Cowboys & Aliens" and "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" before joining the Bond franchise for "Skyfall" and Spectre.
Oscar-nominated makeup artist Donald Mowat is credited as head of the makeup department on both 2021's "Dune" and "Dune: Part Two," but in 2020, he told Inside The Film Room that he nearly didn't get to work on the movies after all. Mowat previously collaborated extensively with Daniel Craig, doing his makeup on films like "Cowboys & Aliens" and "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" before joining the Bond franchise for "Skyfall" and Spectre.
- 4/20/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
In Dune: War for Arrakis two to four players will control the opposing forces of House Atreides and House Harkonnen as they do battle to control the desert planet. Played over a series of rounds and lasting about 3 or 4 hours, Dune: War for Arrakis is actually best played by just two people. This is partly because of how long it is, but also because it’s a game of decisiveness and control, which isn’t always compatible with systems that drive joint decision making.
Dune: War for Arrakis is massively asymmetric, with each of the two main factions having very different win conditions, and necessitating very different play styles. Under constant pressure to produce more and more spice, the Harkonnen player will need to delve deep into the desert – exposing their forces to sandworms and sandstorms or risking the consequences of various embargoes. Meanwhile, the Atreides player moves freely and rapidly across the land,...
Dune: War for Arrakis is massively asymmetric, with each of the two main factions having very different win conditions, and necessitating very different play styles. Under constant pressure to produce more and more spice, the Harkonnen player will need to delve deep into the desert – exposing their forces to sandworms and sandstorms or risking the consequences of various embargoes. Meanwhile, the Atreides player moves freely and rapidly across the land,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Matthew Smail
- Nerdly
Tom Cruise is undoubtedly one of the finest actors Hollywood has to offer and the biggest superstars of all time. Despite his status in the film industry, his colleagues have vouched for his generosity and graciousness on set. The actor doesn’t have diva moments like you would expect someone of his caliber to. However, he does have a strange request when it comes to his co-stars.
The Mummy (2017)
The shots of Tom Cruise running in his films are almost as iconic as his roles. Perhaps this is why he doesn’t allow his co-stars to run alongside him on screen. He wants all the attention to himself and honestly, we cannot blame him for that! Actress Annabelle Wallis though, had the privilege of being the exception to the rule and for her, it was better than winning an Oscar!
The Time When Annabelle Wallis Was an Exception to Tom...
The Mummy (2017)
The shots of Tom Cruise running in his films are almost as iconic as his roles. Perhaps this is why he doesn’t allow his co-stars to run alongside him on screen. He wants all the attention to himself and honestly, we cannot blame him for that! Actress Annabelle Wallis though, had the privilege of being the exception to the rule and for her, it was better than winning an Oscar!
The Time When Annabelle Wallis Was an Exception to Tom...
- 4/16/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
When Stephen McKinley Henderson appears on screen, you always know you’re in good hands. The presence of the beloved character actor all but guarantees that he’s going to pass on some eye-opening wisdom and make you feel something, which explains why his two-time co-star Cailee Spaeny considers him the Yoda-like figure in her life. The two Missouri natives previously worked together on Alex Garland’s gem of a sci-fi miniseries, Devs, and now they’ve reunited on the big screen in the English filmmaker’s critically acclaimed anti-war thriller, Civil War.
Civil War, which is Henderson’s fifth A24 collaboration, begins in the near future, as secessionists are on the verge of seizing the White House from its dictatorial, third-term president (Nick Offerman). Reuters war photographer Lee Smith (Kirsten Dunst) and her reporting partner, Joel (Wagner Moura), intend to chronicle the events as they unfold from New...
Civil War, which is Henderson’s fifth A24 collaboration, begins in the near future, as secessionists are on the verge of seizing the White House from its dictatorial, third-term president (Nick Offerman). Reuters war photographer Lee Smith (Kirsten Dunst) and her reporting partner, Joel (Wagner Moura), intend to chronicle the events as they unfold from New...
- 4/12/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
I’m pretty sure that the person who coined the phrase “all good things must come to an end” hadn’t been thinking of Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher when they said that, but nevertheless, it’s sadly now applying to the couple.
After 13 years of marriage and three children together, Cohen and Fisher have decided to go their separate ways.
To prove that they’re true partners even in divorce, the couple put out a joint statement on their social media pages announcing the news.
Sacha Baron Cohen And Isla Fisher – Want Privacy Amid Divorce
Baron, 52, and Fisher, 48, have led largely private lives in the years following their marriage in 2010. And continuing with the long-standing tradition, they have asked for privacy as they navigate their divorce process.
“After a long tennis match lasting over twenty years, we are finally putting our racquets down. In 2023 we jointly filed to end our marriage,...
After 13 years of marriage and three children together, Cohen and Fisher have decided to go their separate ways.
To prove that they’re true partners even in divorce, the couple put out a joint statement on their social media pages announcing the news.
Sacha Baron Cohen And Isla Fisher – Want Privacy Amid Divorce
Baron, 52, and Fisher, 48, have led largely private lives in the years following their marriage in 2010. And continuing with the long-standing tradition, they have asked for privacy as they navigate their divorce process.
“After a long tennis match lasting over twenty years, we are finally putting our racquets down. In 2023 we jointly filed to end our marriage,...
- 4/7/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
Ian Fleming is perhaps best known for being the creator of James Bond and the series of novels that center the character, but he's also the mind behind the 1964 children's novel "Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang: The Magical Car," which was subsequently turned into the beloved, Academy Award-nominated fantasy movie musical and later, a stage musical. The story focuses on the Potts family, namely, siblings Jeremy and Jemima, who desperately try to set up their widowed inventor father Caractacus with a beautiful woman named Truly Scrumptious. And people had the audacity to make fun of the character names in "The Hunger Games" series? Tsk. Tsk. During a day at the beach, Caractacus tells the children a fantastical tale about the villainous Baron Bomburst, the tyrant ruler of the land of Vulgaria, and his attempts to steal their magical family car, the titular Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" is a whimsical story through and through,...
"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" is a whimsical story through and through,...
- 4/6/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Rebel Wilson looked radiant in a hot pink dress while making the rounds on the media circuit to promote her memoir, Rebel Rising, which you can buy on Amazon.
The controversial book saw Wilson embroiled in a dispute with Sacha Baron Cohen after she accused him of sexual harassment while filming the 2016 spy action-comedy movie The Brothers Grimsby.
Rebel Wilson promotes her new memoir Rebel Rising in a hot pink knee-length dress at The Kelly Clarkson Show on March 29, 2024 (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
Barbiecore, the fashion trend that turned the world pink in 2023, isn’t dead; many are still on board with it today.
Wilson, for instance, showed her take on the trend on Friday as she walked out of 30 Rockefeller Plaza after her appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show. She was wearing a striking pink dress that instantly caught my attention. Although the dress was simple, the stunning hue...
The controversial book saw Wilson embroiled in a dispute with Sacha Baron Cohen after she accused him of sexual harassment while filming the 2016 spy action-comedy movie The Brothers Grimsby.
Rebel Wilson promotes her new memoir Rebel Rising in a hot pink knee-length dress at The Kelly Clarkson Show on March 29, 2024 (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
Barbiecore, the fashion trend that turned the world pink in 2023, isn’t dead; many are still on board with it today.
Wilson, for instance, showed her take on the trend on Friday as she walked out of 30 Rockefeller Plaza after her appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show. She was wearing a striking pink dress that instantly caught my attention. Although the dress was simple, the stunning hue...
- 4/3/2024
- by Anne De Guia
- Your Next Shoes
The 10th episode of The New Look brings the show to an end. Considering how I expected the show to be replete with elements of fashion, I have been disappointed with every passing episode. The show has been stuffed with the hustle of Dior and Coco to stand as pillars and set a mark in the French fashion industry. Even though they have taken some wrong decisions in their careers, they have managed to etch a mark on the fashion industry, which has been brought out in The New Look. Will Coco be arrested? Will Christian’s show be successful? Let’s find out!
Spoilers Ahead
Why Did André Blackmail Coco?
While Coco had been mourning Elsa’s death, she approached Spatz, asking about his involvement in her death. Coco blamed him, saying that he was the one to give her the drugs, and he said that it was Coco who had gotten Elsa addicted.
Spoilers Ahead
Why Did André Blackmail Coco?
While Coco had been mourning Elsa’s death, she approached Spatz, asking about his involvement in her death. Coco blamed him, saying that he was the one to give her the drugs, and he said that it was Coco who had gotten Elsa addicted.
- 4/3/2024
- by Debjyoti Dey
- Film Fugitives
Rebel Wilson has been speaking out about the way she felt she was treated while working on the 2016 action-comedy The Brothers Grimsby. In an interview with The Sunday Times, via Variety, the actress said she felt “disrespected on the set” but refrained from speaking out so as not be to called a “troublemaker.”
“It turned out to be the worst professional experience of my career,” she said. She told the outlet that she believed the film’s costumes were picked to “see all the cellulite on my thighs and a...
“It turned out to be the worst professional experience of my career,” she said. She told the outlet that she believed the film’s costumes were picked to “see all the cellulite on my thighs and a...
- 4/2/2024
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Eden Espinosa is back on Broadway!
The beloved entertainer just made her return to the New York stage in the original musical Lempicka, nearly 20 years after she played Elphaba in Wicked.
For those who don’t know, Eden was Idina Menzel‘s standby for Elphaba in the original Broadway cast of Wicked. She left the show to lead the musical Brooklyn and later returned to Wicked as the full-time Elphaba. Her most recent Broadway appearance was as the final Maureen in Rent in 2008, over 15 years ago!
Eden is now originating the title role in Lempicka, a new musical about the true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka.
Keep reading to find out more…
Preview performances for Lempicka began on Tuesday (March 19) ahead of an official opening night on Sunday, April 14. Spanning decades of political and personal turmoil and told through a thrilling, pop-infused score, Lempicka boldly explores the contradictions of a world in crisis,...
The beloved entertainer just made her return to the New York stage in the original musical Lempicka, nearly 20 years after she played Elphaba in Wicked.
For those who don’t know, Eden was Idina Menzel‘s standby for Elphaba in the original Broadway cast of Wicked. She left the show to lead the musical Brooklyn and later returned to Wicked as the full-time Elphaba. Her most recent Broadway appearance was as the final Maureen in Rent in 2008, over 15 years ago!
Eden is now originating the title role in Lempicka, a new musical about the true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka.
Keep reading to find out more…
Preview performances for Lempicka began on Tuesday (March 19) ahead of an official opening night on Sunday, April 14. Spanning decades of political and personal turmoil and told through a thrilling, pop-infused score, Lempicka boldly explores the contradictions of a world in crisis,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two was recently released and gained more fans for the already-famous franchise. The sci-fi epic starred Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Austin Butler, and Stellan Skarsgård in lead roles. Fans and critics were equally in awe of Villeneuve’s visual storytelling, with many calling it his masterpiece.
Villeneuve changed some aspects of the original novel by Frank Herbert to fit the runtime of the two films, as well as making sure that the characters and their personalities were reflective of today’s sensibilities. The novel published in 1965 was noted for Frank Herbert’s homophobic characterization of the antagonist, which Villeneuve had changed in his duology.
Was Dune Author Frank Herbert Homophobic? Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen in the Dune franchise
The setting of Frank Herbert’s Dune occurs thousands of years in the future when thinking artificial systems have been banned and...
Villeneuve changed some aspects of the original novel by Frank Herbert to fit the runtime of the two films, as well as making sure that the characters and their personalities were reflective of today’s sensibilities. The novel published in 1965 was noted for Frank Herbert’s homophobic characterization of the antagonist, which Villeneuve had changed in his duology.
Was Dune Author Frank Herbert Homophobic? Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen in the Dune franchise
The setting of Frank Herbert’s Dune occurs thousands of years in the future when thinking artificial systems have been banned and...
- 3/17/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
"Dune: Part Two" spoilers follow.
In Frank Herbert's 1965 novel "Dune," the main character Paul Atreides, and his mother Jessica, flee into the deserts of Arrakis to escape a successful attack on their home by the murderous House Harkonnen. They fall in with the Fremen, the nomadic natives of Arrakis, and Paul will grow to become their leader. Thanks to some manipulation from Jessica, Paul will also come to be considered the Fremen Messiah. When they first fled, Jessica was pregnant. In her years with the Fremen, Jessica will give birth to a girl named Alia. She will grow to be a toddler with eerie powers, granted to her by the Water of Life, a semi-poisonous worm excretion that Jessica drank while pregnant.
In David Lynch's 1984 film adaptation of "Dune," Alia is played by a young Alicia Witt and voiced by an adult actress. In the 2000 miniseries adaptation of "Dune,...
In Frank Herbert's 1965 novel "Dune," the main character Paul Atreides, and his mother Jessica, flee into the deserts of Arrakis to escape a successful attack on their home by the murderous House Harkonnen. They fall in with the Fremen, the nomadic natives of Arrakis, and Paul will grow to become their leader. Thanks to some manipulation from Jessica, Paul will also come to be considered the Fremen Messiah. When they first fled, Jessica was pregnant. In her years with the Fremen, Jessica will give birth to a girl named Alia. She will grow to be a toddler with eerie powers, granted to her by the Water of Life, a semi-poisonous worm excretion that Jessica drank while pregnant.
In David Lynch's 1984 film adaptation of "Dune," Alia is played by a young Alicia Witt and voiced by an adult actress. In the 2000 miniseries adaptation of "Dune,...
- 3/17/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Amidst the fervent anticipation surrounding Denis Villeneuve’s highly anticipated Dune films, there’s a significant buzz circulating. Within this buzz, Dune star Timothée Chalamet recently shed light on an intriguing aspect of the movies.
According to the Dune Star, one particularly intense scene drew inspiration from the iconic 1979 war epic, Apocalypse Now.
Stellan Skarsgård in Dune
The scene in question is a chilling moment featuring Stellan Skarsgård’s portrayal of Baron Harkonnen, the formidable antagonist in the Dune saga. Chalamet elucidated a striking parallel between Skarsgård’s haunting bath scene as Harkonnen in Dune and Martin Sheen’s unforgettable sequence in Apocalypse Now.
Both scenes are eerie and unsettling, drawing viewers into the depths of the characters’ psyches they inhabit.
Exploring the Influence of Apocalypse Now on Dune‘s Harkonnen Bath Scene Apocalypse Now
Renowned for his immersive approach to character portrayal, Stellan Skarsgård has masterfully embodied the role...
According to the Dune Star, one particularly intense scene drew inspiration from the iconic 1979 war epic, Apocalypse Now.
Stellan Skarsgård in Dune
The scene in question is a chilling moment featuring Stellan Skarsgård’s portrayal of Baron Harkonnen, the formidable antagonist in the Dune saga. Chalamet elucidated a striking parallel between Skarsgård’s haunting bath scene as Harkonnen in Dune and Martin Sheen’s unforgettable sequence in Apocalypse Now.
Both scenes are eerie and unsettling, drawing viewers into the depths of the characters’ psyches they inhabit.
Exploring the Influence of Apocalypse Now on Dune‘s Harkonnen Bath Scene Apocalypse Now
Renowned for his immersive approach to character portrayal, Stellan Skarsgård has masterfully embodied the role...
- 3/9/2024
- by Pritha Roy
- FandomWire
Actor Austin Butler has received rave reviews for his performance as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in the sci-fi drama film Dune: Part Two. The much-awaited sequel to Denis Villeneuve’s Dune sees Butler deliver a truly menacing and scary antagonistic performance that not only elevates the source material but also adds a new dimension to the film.
Austin Butler in Dune: Part Two
In a recent interview, Butler discussed his work in the film. The Elvis actor revealed how he drew inspiration for the role and which actors inspired his performance the most. While Butler’s performance in the film has been compared to Heath Ledger’s Joker in The Dark Knight, there was another actor from the iconic superhero film who inspired Butler.
Austin Butler Reveals How Two The Dark Knight Actors Inspired His Dune 2 Performance Gary Oldman in The Dark Knight
Dune: Part Two has received critical acclaim and managed...
Austin Butler in Dune: Part Two
In a recent interview, Butler discussed his work in the film. The Elvis actor revealed how he drew inspiration for the role and which actors inspired his performance the most. While Butler’s performance in the film has been compared to Heath Ledger’s Joker in The Dark Knight, there was another actor from the iconic superhero film who inspired Butler.
Austin Butler Reveals How Two The Dark Knight Actors Inspired His Dune 2 Performance Gary Oldman in The Dark Knight
Dune: Part Two has received critical acclaim and managed...
- 3/9/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Denis Villeneuve confessed to being critical in the editing room, and this is after fans expressed their dismay over Rebecca Ferguson’s deleted scene in 2021’s Dune. In a new interview, the Canadian filmmaker reiterated that deleted scenes are as good as dead and will never be released.
Dune (2021)
He did not particularly reveal which scenes he removed in the sequel, but in the first movie, a leaked omitted scene between Lady Jessica and Paul Atreides enraged fans and demanded the director to release an extended cut.
Denis Villeneuve On Dune Deleted Scenes Denis Villeneuve on the set of Dune
Denis Villeneuve spoke with Collider and revealed his philosophy when it comes to editing movies. He explained that those removed scenes will never be released, not in a Blu-Ray or special box set. They are all gone forever.
“I’m a strong believer that when it’s not in the movie,...
Dune (2021)
He did not particularly reveal which scenes he removed in the sequel, but in the first movie, a leaked omitted scene between Lady Jessica and Paul Atreides enraged fans and demanded the director to release an extended cut.
Denis Villeneuve On Dune Deleted Scenes Denis Villeneuve on the set of Dune
Denis Villeneuve spoke with Collider and revealed his philosophy when it comes to editing movies. He explained that those removed scenes will never be released, not in a Blu-Ray or special box set. They are all gone forever.
“I’m a strong believer that when it’s not in the movie,...
- 3/9/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Austin Butler is sharing the inspiration behind his performance in Dune: Part Two!
The 32-year-old actor plays Feyd-Rautha in Denis Villeneuve‘s sequel to 2021′s Dune.
The nephew of Stellan Skarsgard‘s Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, Feyd-Rautha is a ferocious fighter who’s referred to as “psychotic” in the film by Florence Pugh‘s Princess Irulan.
In a recent interview, Austin revealed who his portrayal of the extreme character was modeled by!
Keep reading to find out more…
“I’ve always been inspired by Gary Oldman in many of his roles,” he told NME. “Léon: The Professional, or True Romance, or The Fifth Element.”
The Elvis star continued, “And you know, we’ve talked about Heath Ledger a lot, the sense of play that he had. And like I say, it’s not the specific things, but it’s more general inspiration.”
In case you missed it, Austin Butler explained how...
The 32-year-old actor plays Feyd-Rautha in Denis Villeneuve‘s sequel to 2021′s Dune.
The nephew of Stellan Skarsgard‘s Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, Feyd-Rautha is a ferocious fighter who’s referred to as “psychotic” in the film by Florence Pugh‘s Princess Irulan.
In a recent interview, Austin revealed who his portrayal of the extreme character was modeled by!
Keep reading to find out more…
“I’ve always been inspired by Gary Oldman in many of his roles,” he told NME. “Léon: The Professional, or True Romance, or The Fifth Element.”
The Elvis star continued, “And you know, we’ve talked about Heath Ledger a lot, the sense of play that he had. And like I say, it’s not the specific things, but it’s more general inspiration.”
In case you missed it, Austin Butler explained how...
- 3/9/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
In the world of Frank Herbert's "Dune," set in the distant future of 10191, rich and powerful families hire powerful, sometimes supernatural assistants to aid in their business and in the rearing of their noble children. Both the benevolent House Atreides and the wicked House Harkonnen have, in their employ, beings called Mentats, who have trained their brains to serve as fast-thinking supercomputers. Mentats are what the "Dune" universe has instead of conventional computers. According to Herbert's lore, this was done out of fear of artificial intelligence. The House Atreides Mentat — as he was envisioned in Denis Villeneuve's 2021 film "Dune: Part One" — was a man named Thufir Hawat (Stephen McKinley Henderson), a kindly, grandfatherly type who sported a small lip tattoo, and whose eyes turned pure white when he did his mental calculations.
The lip tattoo, incidentally, is a remnant from Herbert's novel. On the page (as well...
The lip tattoo, incidentally, is a remnant from Herbert's novel. On the page (as well...
- 3/6/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Denis Villeneuve's new hit film "Dune: Part Two" sees the rise of a villain not glimpsed in "Dune: Part One." In the film, the evil Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgård), having lost faith in his nephew Rabban (Dave Bautista) and his ability to exterminate the Fremen on Arrakis, turns to his far more sociopathic, aggressive nephew Feyd-Rautha (Austin Butler), a young man with no remorse and a murderous streak a mile wide. A large section of "Dune: Part Two" is devoted to describing Feyd's horrible evil, with several Bene Gesserit witches noting that he can only be controlled through flattery and sexuality, not conscience. Feyd is a violent, walking id, and the film ultimately culminates in a knife fight between him and the Messianic Paul Atreaides (Timothée Chalamet).
In David Lynch's eccentric 1984 "Dune" adaptation, rock star Sting played Feyd, and there is a notorious scene wherein Sting emerges from a bizarre,...
In David Lynch's eccentric 1984 "Dune" adaptation, rock star Sting played Feyd, and there is a notorious scene wherein Sting emerges from a bizarre,...
- 3/5/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Austin Butler is on his phenomenal rise in Hollywood with his recent astounding performances, including Elvis and Dune: Part Two. Butler has a unique acting method; that is how he can be differentiated from his co-stars and other actors. He would keep his character even off the camera, at least to a certain extent.
Austin Butler in Dune: Part Two
Method acting is what Butler is embracing to evaluate his prowess, but it has also led to the kiss with one of his co-stars that many dubbed as creepy. However, his co-star Stellan Skarsgård who has been in the acting business for decades, didn’t mind Butler’s improvisation. It was natural and very much fitting to the narrative for which the director also kept it in the scene.
SUGGESTEDDune Part Two Unpopular Opinion: Austin Butler Was Not Close to Beating Heath Ledger’s Psychotic Performance as the Joker
Austin...
Austin Butler in Dune: Part Two
Method acting is what Butler is embracing to evaluate his prowess, but it has also led to the kiss with one of his co-stars that many dubbed as creepy. However, his co-star Stellan Skarsgård who has been in the acting business for decades, didn’t mind Butler’s improvisation. It was natural and very much fitting to the narrative for which the director also kept it in the scene.
SUGGESTEDDune Part Two Unpopular Opinion: Austin Butler Was Not Close to Beating Heath Ledger’s Psychotic Performance as the Joker
Austin...
- 3/5/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
This post contains spoilers for "Dune: Part 2."
It's been a rough couple of movies for the "Dune" villain Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgård). First, he nearly died from Leto Atreides' poison gas-filled tooth, and now he's been stabbed to death by his own grandson. The poor guy has met his painful demise, all simply because he killed and tortured a bunch of people for decades on end. Not fair! But if it's any consolation for him, the Baron Harkonnen from the books didn't end on a graceful note either. Instead of being killed by his known enemy Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), the book version of Baron was slain by a hyper-intelligent knife-wielding toddler.
In order to explain this, we must first explain the movie's other major departure from its source material. Whereas the movie version of Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) stays pregnant throughout the entire runtime, talking with her fetus...
It's been a rough couple of movies for the "Dune" villain Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgård). First, he nearly died from Leto Atreides' poison gas-filled tooth, and now he's been stabbed to death by his own grandson. The poor guy has met his painful demise, all simply because he killed and tortured a bunch of people for decades on end. Not fair! But if it's any consolation for him, the Baron Harkonnen from the books didn't end on a graceful note either. Instead of being killed by his known enemy Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), the book version of Baron was slain by a hyper-intelligent knife-wielding toddler.
In order to explain this, we must first explain the movie's other major departure from its source material. Whereas the movie version of Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) stays pregnant throughout the entire runtime, talking with her fetus...
- 3/5/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
The central romance in “Dune: Part Two” may be between Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and Chani (Zendaya), but it is another onscreen spark that’s causing a stir.
Austin Butler told Access Hollywood that the kiss between his character Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen and onscreen uncle Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, played by Stellan Skarsgård, was entirely improvised. According to Butler, the peck was meant to signify Feyd-Rautha’s utter devotion to the Baron.
“[The kiss] with Stellan Skarsgård? Oh yeah!” Butler answered when he was asked about what elements he improvised in “Dune: Part Two.”
“He’s game for anything,” Butler said of Skarsgård. “He’s the best…It’s always about how you’re trying to affect somebody else.”
The Oscar nominee (for “Elvis”) previously told the Los Angeles Times that he took a step back on his method-acting practices for “Dune: Part Two.” After taking on Elvis Presley’s accent full-time, Butler opted...
Austin Butler told Access Hollywood that the kiss between his character Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen and onscreen uncle Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, played by Stellan Skarsgård, was entirely improvised. According to Butler, the peck was meant to signify Feyd-Rautha’s utter devotion to the Baron.
“[The kiss] with Stellan Skarsgård? Oh yeah!” Butler answered when he was asked about what elements he improvised in “Dune: Part Two.”
“He’s game for anything,” Butler said of Skarsgård. “He’s the best…It’s always about how you’re trying to affect somebody else.”
The Oscar nominee (for “Elvis”) previously told the Los Angeles Times that he took a step back on his method-acting practices for “Dune: Part Two.” After taking on Elvis Presley’s accent full-time, Butler opted...
- 3/4/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Austin Butler has been raising his game in the past few years as his recent performances have impressed critics and audiences. His choice of films and projects that he associates himself with is a testament to his desire to branch out as an actor and show his versatility, He started to gain traction among audiences with his scene-stealing short role in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Austin Butler was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in 2022’s Elvis
Butler transformed himself and became Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrman’s sprawling musical film that catapulted his career to new heights. 2024 seems to be his year as Masters of the Air and Dune: Part Two have become big successes. His menacing performance in the latter has led to some comparing him to Heath Ledger’s Joker. However, many do not agree with that comparison.
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Austin Butler was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in 2022’s Elvis
Butler transformed himself and became Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrman’s sprawling musical film that catapulted his career to new heights. 2024 seems to be his year as Masters of the Air and Dune: Part Two have become big successes. His menacing performance in the latter has led to some comparing him to Heath Ledger’s Joker. However, many do not agree with that comparison.
Fans Claim Austin...
- 3/4/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Austin Butler confirmed in an interview with Access Hollywood that his kiss with co-star Stellan Skarsgård in “Dune: Part Two” was improvised on his behalf. The kiss between Butler’s Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen and Skarsgård’s Baron Vladimir Harkonnen is unexpected and creepy as the characters are nephew and uncle, but it reaffirms Feyd-Rautha’s devotion to his uncle and deep desire to be him. That’s also why Butler mimicked Skarsgård’s speaking voice while crafting his own accent for Feyd-Rautha.
“[The kiss] with Stellan Skarsgård? Oh yeah!” Butler said when asked about improvising the moment. “He’s game for anything. He’s the best…it’s always about how you’re trying to affect somebody else.”
Skarsgård told Variety that acting opposite Butler in “Dune: Part Two” was rather hilarious. “I laughed so much because it was so obvious that he really enjoyed being evil,” the actor said.
While Butler became...
“[The kiss] with Stellan Skarsgård? Oh yeah!” Butler said when asked about improvising the moment. “He’s game for anything. He’s the best…it’s always about how you’re trying to affect somebody else.”
Skarsgård told Variety that acting opposite Butler in “Dune: Part Two” was rather hilarious. “I laughed so much because it was so obvious that he really enjoyed being evil,” the actor said.
While Butler became...
- 3/4/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Director Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part Two" is lighting the world on fire right now, much like Paul Muad'Dib's (Timothee Chalamet) jihad will be doing to the known universe after the movie's end. The sequel enjoyed a box office debut twice as big as the first "Dune" did in 2021. Unlike was the case with David Lynch's 1984 "Dune," which earned too little for sequels, it seems that Warner Bros. now has its next blockbuster franchise.
From the Worms to the Spice (which the movies hardly explain), the world of "Dune" is quite weird. One of this bizarre iceberg's tips is the villainous Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, leader of the Harkonnen feudal house. Played in the recent movies by Stellan Skarsgård, the Baron is about 600 pounds (reflecting his gluttonous wealth) and to get around, he doesn't walk, he floats with anti-gravity belts. Frank Hebert's original "Dune" books were an influence on...
From the Worms to the Spice (which the movies hardly explain), the world of "Dune" is quite weird. One of this bizarre iceberg's tips is the villainous Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, leader of the Harkonnen feudal house. Played in the recent movies by Stellan Skarsgård, the Baron is about 600 pounds (reflecting his gluttonous wealth) and to get around, he doesn't walk, he floats with anti-gravity belts. Frank Hebert's original "Dune" books were an influence on...
- 3/4/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Dune: Part Two is the talk of the town as Denis Villeneuve has managed to exceed all expectations and deliver another staggering sci-fi epic that improved upon the already impressive first part. The ensemble cast elevated the proceedings of the film with Timothée Chalamet, Austin Butler, and Rebecca Ferguson being considered the standout performers of the film.
Timothée Chalamet returns as Paul Atreides in Dune: Part Two
In addition to these two powerhouses, everyone brought their A-Game to the film and provided the necessary intensity and emotional depth to the epic nature of the film. However, many people are only talking about some particular actors and are sleeping on some of the cast members who do not necessarily have a big role but give amazing performances nonetheless.
Dave Bautista And Others Get Sidelined in People’s Praise for Dune: Part Two Dave Bautista had more to do as Rabban in...
Timothée Chalamet returns as Paul Atreides in Dune: Part Two
In addition to these two powerhouses, everyone brought their A-Game to the film and provided the necessary intensity and emotional depth to the epic nature of the film. However, many people are only talking about some particular actors and are sleeping on some of the cast members who do not necessarily have a big role but give amazing performances nonetheless.
Dave Bautista And Others Get Sidelined in People’s Praise for Dune: Part Two Dave Bautista had more to do as Rabban in...
- 3/4/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Not many people remember Austin Butler’s Derek Hanson opposite Miley Cyrus in Hannah Montana. Still, people must live under a rock if they missed his portrayal of the legendary rock and roll singer and actor Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis.
Butler’s performance in the movie was praised by the critics and audience and earned him nominations for Best Actor awards, including the Academy Award. He ended up winning the BAFTA and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.
As if this was not enough to prove his proficiency as an actor, he has now played the role of the villain Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune 2. To everyone’s utmost surprise, he recently revealed that he improvised one of the most shocking scenes in the movie.
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Butler’s performance in the movie was praised by the critics and audience and earned him nominations for Best Actor awards, including the Academy Award. He ended up winning the BAFTA and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.
As if this was not enough to prove his proficiency as an actor, he has now played the role of the villain Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune 2. To everyone’s utmost surprise, he recently revealed that he improvised one of the most shocking scenes in the movie.
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Dune 2 is the long-awaited sequel of the 2021 movie Dune,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
Austin Butler shined in Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi adventure Dune: Part Two with his spectacular performance opposite Timothée Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson. However, his immaculate performance was not born out of thin air. The actor had undergone a horrendous training process for the movie.
Austin Butler toned down his method acting process for Dune: Part Two
Michael Mann recently confirmed the sequel to his 1995 classic Heat starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro and Butler is in the mix to be featured in the upcoming movie. While Adam Driver could be Mann’s preferred cast in the movie, no one has been confirmed as of writing the piece.
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Austin Butler is heavily rumored to play Val Kilmer’s character Chris Shiherlis in Michael Mann’s Heat 2.
Austin Butler toned down his method acting process for Dune: Part Two
Michael Mann recently confirmed the sequel to his 1995 classic Heat starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro and Butler is in the mix to be featured in the upcoming movie. While Adam Driver could be Mann’s preferred cast in the movie, no one has been confirmed as of writing the piece.
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Austin Butler is heavily rumored to play Val Kilmer’s character Chris Shiherlis in Michael Mann’s Heat 2.
- 3/4/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two was released earlier this week to overwhelmingly positive reviews with many calling it the director’s masterpiece. The film starred Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Austin Butler, Stellan Skarsgard, Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken, and more. The film continues the story of Paul Atreides and his quest to be the Lisan al Gaib.
The two-part Dune franchise by Villeneuve is an extensive adaptation of the first novel by Frank Herbert and chronicles the Atreides House’s shift from their home planet of Caladan to the desert planet of Arrakis, where they face threats from the evil Harkonnens. A pivotal scene between Baron Harkonnen and Duke Leto was turned into a joke by social media as they compared it to the FX series The Bear. Spoilers ahead.
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Denis Villeneuve’s Dune...
The two-part Dune franchise by Villeneuve is an extensive adaptation of the first novel by Frank Herbert and chronicles the Atreides House’s shift from their home planet of Caladan to the desert planet of Arrakis, where they face threats from the evil Harkonnens. A pivotal scene between Baron Harkonnen and Duke Leto was turned into a joke by social media as they compared it to the FX series The Bear. Spoilers ahead.
Pivotal Dune: Part One Scene Turns Into The Bear Joke Oscar Isaac in Dune: Part One
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune...
- 3/3/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Among the various complex characters in Frank Herbert’s Dune novels, Lady Jessica, played by Rebecca Ferguson, is pivotal to the legacy of the Fremen and her son Paul Atreides. A powerful member of the Bene Gesserit also known as the Sisterhood, Lady Jessica was trained in the mystic ways of the all-woman clan by the Reverent Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam.
Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica in Dune
But past history between the two characters in the prequel novels indicate a connection that goes way deeper than that of a student and mentor relationship. While this dark and heartbreaking narrative may possibly not see the light of day in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune 3, it is an arc that defines certain important aspects of both characters.
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Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica in Dune
But past history between the two characters in the prequel novels indicate a connection that goes way deeper than that of a student and mentor relationship. While this dark and heartbreaking narrative may possibly not see the light of day in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune 3, it is an arc that defines certain important aspects of both characters.
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- 3/3/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Directed and produced by Denis Villeneuve, Dune: Part Two is the sequel to 2021’s Dune which is based on a two-part adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel of the same name. The movie stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Austin Butler, and more. The story follows Paul Atreides uniting with the Fremen people of the desert planet Arrakis to wage war against House Harkonnen.
Dune: Part Two released on March 1st, 2024 has already been dubbed as one of the greatest sequels and science-fiction films of all time. The reviews for the movie have been positive from critics as well as the audience. The director however explains the reason behind one character’s absence from the sequel. And no, it’s not Jason Momoa’s Duncan Idaho.
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Dune: Part Two released on March 1st, 2024 has already been dubbed as one of the greatest sequels and science-fiction films of all time. The reviews for the movie have been positive from critics as well as the audience. The director however explains the reason behind one character’s absence from the sequel. And no, it’s not Jason Momoa’s Duncan Idaho.
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- 3/3/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
This post contains spoilers for "Dune: Part Two."
"Dune: Part Two" makes a lot of changes to the source material. It skips over the book's two-year time jump, it lets Chani have a moral backbone, and it removes an entire storyline about Paul having an infant son who tragically dies in a Harkonnen attack. But when it comes to one major, game-changing reveal from the book, the movie stays faithful: Jessica is the Baron Vladimir Harkonnen's secret daughter, and Paul is his secret grandson.
The exact details of how this all came to be are fuzzy; the "Prelude of Dune" novels (not written by Frank Herbert) technically provide an explanation, but many fans don't consider it canon. Based off what Herbert himself actually wrote, Jessica's heritage was a discreet decision made by the Bene Gesserit, a powerful group of witches who have been secretly running a 10,000-year breeding program in...
"Dune: Part Two" makes a lot of changes to the source material. It skips over the book's two-year time jump, it lets Chani have a moral backbone, and it removes an entire storyline about Paul having an infant son who tragically dies in a Harkonnen attack. But when it comes to one major, game-changing reveal from the book, the movie stays faithful: Jessica is the Baron Vladimir Harkonnen's secret daughter, and Paul is his secret grandson.
The exact details of how this all came to be are fuzzy; the "Prelude of Dune" novels (not written by Frank Herbert) technically provide an explanation, but many fans don't consider it canon. Based off what Herbert himself actually wrote, Jessica's heritage was a discreet decision made by the Bene Gesserit, a powerful group of witches who have been secretly running a 10,000-year breeding program in...
- 3/2/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Stellan Skarsgård is a Swedish actor who has been working since he was a teenager. He started with Swedish TV shows, moving to films, before finally transitioning to Hollywood projects. Now, Skarsgård is one of the most talented actors in the industry, with an impressive filmography to his name.
Currently, he is playing the menacing Baron Vladimir Harkonnen in Dune: Part Two, and fans have been praising his work in the movie.
Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen in Dune: Part Two
Skarsgård made his entry to the American film industry in 1985 with Noon Wine. But before that, he had already made a name for himself in Swedish and Danish movies. Having worked with prolific filmmakers in his career like Lars von Trier and Hans Petter Moland, his movies have top-notch storytelling and performances. And that has won the actor numerous awards throughout his career. But his first foray into...
Currently, he is playing the menacing Baron Vladimir Harkonnen in Dune: Part Two, and fans have been praising his work in the movie.
Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen in Dune: Part Two
Skarsgård made his entry to the American film industry in 1985 with Noon Wine. But before that, he had already made a name for himself in Swedish and Danish movies. Having worked with prolific filmmakers in his career like Lars von Trier and Hans Petter Moland, his movies have top-notch storytelling and performances. And that has won the actor numerous awards throughout his career. But his first foray into...
- 3/2/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Stellan Skarsgård is inevitably one of the most legendary personalities the entertainment industry could ever be gifted with. A remarkable actor, he has made sure to give a beyond-captivating performance in every single role ordained to him. Like his embodying of the ruthless Baron Vladimir Harkonnen in his recent project Dune: Part Two, which was nothing short of utterly commendable.
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In fact, when it comes to his roles, Stellan Skarsgård doesn’t step back from taking risks if it means he can deliver the ultimate, essential performance required of the character — even if the risk is as great as his life. Just like what he did while shooting for the Oscar-winning masterpiece, Good Will Hunting, with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.
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In fact, when it comes to his roles, Stellan Skarsgård doesn’t step back from taking risks if it means he can deliver the ultimate, essential performance required of the character — even if the risk is as great as his life. Just like what he did while shooting for the Oscar-winning masterpiece, Good Will Hunting, with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.
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- 3/2/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Renowned for his immersive approach to character portrayal, Stellan Skarsgard has delved deep into the psyche of his roles. And taking on the role of the sinister Baron Vladimir Harkonnen in the Dune film series was not any different as he underwent a remarkable transformation to bring the character to life on-screen. The film needed him to endure eight-hour-long sessions in the makeup chair, leading to Skarsgård’s hesitation towards reprising his role in Dune 2.
Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen in Dune film series Stellan Skarsgard Was Not Too Thrilled About His Return in Dune: Part Two
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two brings back the cast of the 2021 film, including Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, and Stellan Skarsgard, among others. While other actors have expressed enthusiasm about reprising their roles, Skarsgard had a different perspective.
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Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen in Dune film series Stellan Skarsgard Was Not Too Thrilled About His Return in Dune: Part Two
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two brings back the cast of the 2021 film, including Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, and Stellan Skarsgard, among others. While other actors have expressed enthusiasm about reprising their roles, Skarsgard had a different perspective.
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- 3/2/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
It took a village of Denis Villeneuve’s most trusted artisans to pull off “Dune: Part Two’s” epic Harkonnen arena fight scene.
As epic as its predecessor, Villeneuve’s sequel raises the bar with striking visuals. None is more jaw-dropping than Feyd-Rautha’s (Austin Butler) celebration sequence. The grand fight occurs early on in the film as the Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgard) and Lady Margot Fenring (Lea Seydoux) join the inhabitants of Giedi Prime to watch. It was up to cinematographer Greig Fraser who shot the sequence on black-and-white infrared to deliver Villeneuve’s vision.
Fraser was no stranger to using infrared lighting.
He had used it on 2012’s “Zero Dark Thirty” and 2016’s “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” “It’s the same light the security camera uses, and you don’t see it. So, my fascination with infrared started because our eyes can’t see it,...
As epic as its predecessor, Villeneuve’s sequel raises the bar with striking visuals. None is more jaw-dropping than Feyd-Rautha’s (Austin Butler) celebration sequence. The grand fight occurs early on in the film as the Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgard) and Lady Margot Fenring (Lea Seydoux) join the inhabitants of Giedi Prime to watch. It was up to cinematographer Greig Fraser who shot the sequence on black-and-white infrared to deliver Villeneuve’s vision.
Fraser was no stranger to using infrared lighting.
He had used it on 2012’s “Zero Dark Thirty” and 2016’s “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” “It’s the same light the security camera uses, and you don’t see it. So, my fascination with infrared started because our eyes can’t see it,...
- 3/2/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
One of the most notable features in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two is the black-and-white aesthetics used in Austin Butler’s scenes. While viewers may assume this is another stylistic choice to amplify the ruthlessness of the Giedi Prime and its inhabitants, there is actually a deeper, more complex meaning.
Austin Butler in Dune: Part Two
The movie franchise never fails to impress the audience with its brilliant cinematography and spectacular views amid its wild and unforgiving terrains. The monochromatic palette of the Giedi Prime serves as a contrast to the arid landscapes of Arrakis.
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The movie franchise never fails to impress the audience with its brilliant cinematography and spectacular views amid its wild and unforgiving terrains. The monochromatic palette of the Giedi Prime serves as a contrast to the arid landscapes of Arrakis.
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Dune cinematographer Greig Fraser shared via Arri Rental how he and director Denis Villeneuve came up with the idea to shoot Austin Butler’s scenes in...
- 3/2/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Stellan Skarsgård revealed to Business Insider that he spent eight hours in the makeup chair in order to transform into the villainous Baron Vladimir Harkonnen for “Dune: Part Two.” That might seem like an awful experience to some, but for Skarsgård it’s preferred to relying on any kind of VFX for transforming into his characters.
“It was painful, but it was worth it,” Skarsgård said. “We wanted him to be so well defined as an image that he made an imprint on people just by showing up on the screen. And that imprint should last throughout the film without having him show up all the time.”
Per Business Insider: “He recalled a similar instance almost two decades ago when he played the barnacle-covered Bootstrap Bill in the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ franchise. When it came time to choose between wearing prosthetics or simply doing his scenes with motion-capture dots on his face,...
“It was painful, but it was worth it,” Skarsgård said. “We wanted him to be so well defined as an image that he made an imprint on people just by showing up on the screen. And that imprint should last throughout the film without having him show up all the time.”
Per Business Insider: “He recalled a similar instance almost two decades ago when he played the barnacle-covered Bootstrap Bill in the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ franchise. When it came time to choose between wearing prosthetics or simply doing his scenes with motion-capture dots on his face,...
- 3/1/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
"Dune" brought us the pale and terrifying villains of House Harkonnen. The enormous, pale, floating Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgård) leads the house that stands in stark opposition to House Atreides, putting him in direct conflict with the surviving Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), who is seeking to strike back in the wake of his father's death and the fall of his family's power. Standing alongside the Baron is the savage Glossu "The Beast" Rabban (Dave Bautista), the Baron's nephew who has something to prove in "Dune: Part Two" after failing House Harkonnen in quite a humiliating fashion. That's why the Baron calls upon Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen (Austin Butler), another nephew who may have the ferocious, sadistic warrior's instinct required to keep Paul Atreides from becoming the revolutionary leader who threatens their stronghold in the "Dune" universe.
The role of Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen is on the complete other end of the spectrum from...
The role of Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen is on the complete other end of the spectrum from...
- 3/1/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
After three long years, fans will now witness the continuation of Denis Villeneuve’s epic science fiction movie Dune, but it has been quite some time since the first installment was released. Hence, one may need a refresher before getting started on the sequel.
Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides in Dune
We get it – everybody’s got busy schedules in between so if you have no time to rewatch the first movie, fret not – here is a complete rundown of the important events and characters from the 2021 film.
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Adapted to the big screen from Frank Herbert’s seminal science fiction novel, Dune has an unforgiving terrain. The scenic views alone radiate heat, thirst, and sandstorms.
Dune commences in...
Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides in Dune
We get it – everybody’s got busy schedules in between so if you have no time to rewatch the first movie, fret not – here is a complete rundown of the important events and characters from the 2021 film.
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Adapted to the big screen from Frank Herbert’s seminal science fiction novel, Dune has an unforgiving terrain. The scenic views alone radiate heat, thirst, and sandstorms.
Dune commences in...
- 3/1/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune movie took everyone by surprise with its awesome visuals, gripping story, and top-notch acting. And now, get ready for the sequel, Dune: Part Two; it’s about to blow your mind. We’re diving back into the sandy world of Frank Herbert’s novel, with familiar faces like Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya leading the charge.
Dune: Part Two
But hold onto your seats because there are some newbies joining the crew too, like Florence Pugh and Christopher Walken. It’s gonna add a whole new layer of excitement to the story.
With Denis Villeneuve steering the ship once again, and with Greig Fraser’s epic cinematography and Hans Zimmer’s incredible music, Dune: Part Two is set to be even bigger and better than the first. This sequel is shaping up to be a real cinematic masterpiece that’ll have audiences talking for years to come.
Dune: Part Two
But hold onto your seats because there are some newbies joining the crew too, like Florence Pugh and Christopher Walken. It’s gonna add a whole new layer of excitement to the story.
With Denis Villeneuve steering the ship once again, and with Greig Fraser’s epic cinematography and Hans Zimmer’s incredible music, Dune: Part Two is set to be even bigger and better than the first. This sequel is shaping up to be a real cinematic masterpiece that’ll have audiences talking for years to come.
- 3/1/2024
- by Muskan Chaudhary
- FandomWire
In the wild world of Dune, Baron Vladimir Harkonnen is a seriously scary dude. One thing that freaks people out is his knack for flying. Yeah, you heard it right. It’s got folks hooked and freaked out at the same time. In Frank Herbert’s sci-fi saga, especially in Dune 2, everyone’s buzzing about how this Harkonnen takes to the skies.
Dune villain Baron Harkonnen
Now, let’s get down to it: What’s this villain’s freaky ability, and how the heck does he pull off flying? Is he into Superman’s secrets or what? Digging into this weird skill is like peeling back the layers of a mystery.
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Dune villain Baron Harkonnen
Now, let’s get down to it: What’s this villain’s freaky ability, and how the heck does he pull off flying? Is he into Superman’s secrets or what? Digging into this weird skill is like peeling back the layers of a mystery.
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- 3/1/2024
- by Muskan Chaudhary
- FandomWire
This article contains spoilers for "Dune: Part Two."
Frank Herbert's "Dune" is one of the most influential and praised science-fiction books of all time. Herbert's novel is a fun space adventure that also contains complex themes, a poignant message about the dangers of messiahs, meticulous worldbuilding that few writers have ever replicated, and nuanced characters, all while being weird as heck.
Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part One" (aka simply "Dune") did a great job of making Herbert's story feel like a true cinematic event -- one with an eye for giant spectacle and stunning cinematography. The filmmaker's "Dune: Part Two" only doubles down on the themes from the first part, resulting in what Chris Evangelista described in his review for /Film as "one of the bleakest blockbusters ever made."
But as fantastic and full of action as the movie is, "Dune: Part Two" also has a very dense narrative...
Frank Herbert's "Dune" is one of the most influential and praised science-fiction books of all time. Herbert's novel is a fun space adventure that also contains complex themes, a poignant message about the dangers of messiahs, meticulous worldbuilding that few writers have ever replicated, and nuanced characters, all while being weird as heck.
Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part One" (aka simply "Dune") did a great job of making Herbert's story feel like a true cinematic event -- one with an eye for giant spectacle and stunning cinematography. The filmmaker's "Dune: Part Two" only doubles down on the themes from the first part, resulting in what Chris Evangelista described in his review for /Film as "one of the bleakest blockbusters ever made."
But as fantastic and full of action as the movie is, "Dune: Part Two" also has a very dense narrative...
- 2/29/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Dune: Part Two is set to hit theaters globally on March 1. The sequel film will continue from the events of Dune (2021) and explore the mythic journey of Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides as he seeks revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. In his pursuit, Paul will encounter several new characters in the film, including a future wife and a sociopathic villain. A bunch of talented cast has joined Denis Villeneuve’s second film to portray these characters.
Timothée Chalamet in a still from Dune: Part Two
Oppenheimer actress Florence Pugh and Elvis actor Austin Butler were the first new additions to join Dune 2 in March 2022. Tim Blake Nelson, who joined the film in January 2023 in an undisclosed role, was not included in this list as his scenes were reportedly cut from the theatrical cut.
Léa Seydoux – Lady Margot Fenring Léa Seydoux as Lady Margot Fenring in Dune 2
According to Deadline,...
Timothée Chalamet in a still from Dune: Part Two
Oppenheimer actress Florence Pugh and Elvis actor Austin Butler were the first new additions to join Dune 2 in March 2022. Tim Blake Nelson, who joined the film in January 2023 in an undisclosed role, was not included in this list as his scenes were reportedly cut from the theatrical cut.
Léa Seydoux – Lady Margot Fenring Léa Seydoux as Lady Margot Fenring in Dune 2
According to Deadline,...
- 2/29/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
TIMOTHÉE Chalamet as Paul Atreides and Zendaya as Chani in ‘Dune: Part Two’ (Photo by Niko Tavernise)
Dune: Part Two is that rare sequel that totally crushes expectations and bests its successful predecessor. Writer/director Denis Villeneuve transports audiences to Arrakis, delivering an enthralling experience through flawless special effects and the exceptional cinematography of Greig Fraser. The performances match the breathtaking visuals, making Dune: Part Two a captivating and immersive cinematic experience.
Wow, that’s a lot of adjectives, isn’t it? I’d also throw in spectacular and stunning or any of their various synonyms.
The film picks up immediately after the events of Dune: Part One. The year is 10191, and House Atreides has been wiped out, leaving House Harkonnen in control of the spice mining operations on Arrakis. The corrupt and greedy Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgard) stands in stark contrast to the murdered Duke Leto Atreides. Under the Baron’s watchful eye,...
Dune: Part Two is that rare sequel that totally crushes expectations and bests its successful predecessor. Writer/director Denis Villeneuve transports audiences to Arrakis, delivering an enthralling experience through flawless special effects and the exceptional cinematography of Greig Fraser. The performances match the breathtaking visuals, making Dune: Part Two a captivating and immersive cinematic experience.
Wow, that’s a lot of adjectives, isn’t it? I’d also throw in spectacular and stunning or any of their various synonyms.
The film picks up immediately after the events of Dune: Part One. The year is 10191, and House Atreides has been wiped out, leaving House Harkonnen in control of the spice mining operations on Arrakis. The corrupt and greedy Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgard) stands in stark contrast to the murdered Duke Leto Atreides. Under the Baron’s watchful eye,...
- 2/28/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
TIMOTHÉE Chalamet as Paul Atreides in ‘Dune: Part Two’ (Photo © 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc)
Revenge, love, spice, and a prophecy are at the core of filmmaker Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two, a continuation of the science fiction epic. The sequel picks up only hours after Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) killed Jamis, a Fremen, in a one-on-one battle and won the respect and acceptance of Fremen leader Stilgar (Javier Bardem) and Chani (Zendaya), a clever warrior.
After traversing a significant portion of the Arrakis desert, they arrive at the Fremen’s main camp. The tribe selects Paul’s mother, Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson), to become the new Reverend Mother, and both she and Stilgar constantly stoke the belief that Paul is “the one,” the messiah described in the prophecy.
Meanwhile, Baron Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgard), who had Paul’s father assassinated with the Emperor’s (Christopher Walken) blessing, is now in...
Revenge, love, spice, and a prophecy are at the core of filmmaker Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two, a continuation of the science fiction epic. The sequel picks up only hours after Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) killed Jamis, a Fremen, in a one-on-one battle and won the respect and acceptance of Fremen leader Stilgar (Javier Bardem) and Chani (Zendaya), a clever warrior.
After traversing a significant portion of the Arrakis desert, they arrive at the Fremen’s main camp. The tribe selects Paul’s mother, Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson), to become the new Reverend Mother, and both she and Stilgar constantly stoke the belief that Paul is “the one,” the messiah described in the prophecy.
Meanwhile, Baron Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgard), who had Paul’s father assassinated with the Emperor’s (Christopher Walken) blessing, is now in...
- 2/28/2024
- by Kevin Finnerty
- Showbiz Junkies
The release of Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” is the first bona fide cinematic event of 2024, with many early reviews hailing the strike-delayed sequel as a bigger, bolder addition to the acclaimed saga that Villeneuve launched with the first film. The film is set to complete Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s first “Dune” novel while setting up a potential third movie that would pull from its sequel, “Dune Messiah.”
The film might have accomplished the seemingly impossible task of improving on its predecessor’s cast, adding the likes of Florence Pugh, Austin Butler, and Christopher Walken alongside returning stars Timothée Chalamet, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, and Zendaya, who is set to play a much larger role after briefly appearing in “Part One.” The blend of star power, auteur pedigree, and elite craftsmanship behind the camera should make it the kind of blockbuster that no self-respecting cinephile can miss.
The film might have accomplished the seemingly impossible task of improving on its predecessor’s cast, adding the likes of Florence Pugh, Austin Butler, and Christopher Walken alongside returning stars Timothée Chalamet, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, and Zendaya, who is set to play a much larger role after briefly appearing in “Part One.” The blend of star power, auteur pedigree, and elite craftsmanship behind the camera should make it the kind of blockbuster that no self-respecting cinephile can miss.
- 2/27/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Denis Villeneuve isn't exactly what one might call an action director. His early thrillers like "Prisoners" and "Sicario" are slow-burn affairs punctuated by graphic bursts of violence while his sci-fi hit "Arrival" devotes most of its runtime to characters talking about linguistics. Even in "Blade Runner 2049" and "Dune," the action scenes are swift and brutal yet relatively few and far between. That changes somewhat with "Dune: Part Two," a film in which young Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and the Fremen unleash the full might of their desert power as they go to war with the ruthless House Harkonnen and its ally, the power-hungry Shaddam IV (Christopher Walken), the Padishah Emperor of the Known Universe, in a battle for the planet of Arrakis.
"Dune: Part Two" also sees Paul putting all that one-on-one training with his gruff mentor, Gurney Halleck (Josh Brolin), in the first film to good use as...
"Dune: Part Two" also sees Paul putting all that one-on-one training with his gruff mentor, Gurney Halleck (Josh Brolin), in the first film to good use as...
- 2/27/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
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