DuneCast: Meet the New and Returning Stars of the Sci-Fi Franchise

Mar. 15, 2025

Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, Javier Bardem, and Timothee Chalamet in ‘Dune’.Photo:Chiabella James / Warner Bros. Pictures / The Hollywood Archive / Alamy

Chiabella James / Warner Bros. Pictures / The Hollywood Archive / Alamy

The first installment oftheDunefilm series premieredin October 2021 after being delayed several months. The much-hyped movie was a critical and box-office success, andplans for a sequelwere quickly announced.

Dune’ssuccess was due in part to its star-studded cast includingTimothée Chalamet,ZendayaandOscar Isaac.Dune: Part Two, premiering March 1, 2024, added even more A-listers, likeAustin Butler,Florence PughandAnya Taylor-Joy.

The films are based onFrank Herbert’s sci-fi novel of the same name, which takes place in a future entrenched in interplanetary warfare. At the heart of the story is the planet Arrakis and its ruling family, House Atreides.

After Leto’s death, his son Paul Atreides (Chalamet) becomes ruler of Arrakis.Dune: Part Twobegins the storyimmediately after the first installment.

The film encompasses the second half of the novel, following Paul and the Fremen, including Chani (Zendaya), as they exact revenge on the conspirators who tore the Atreides family apart and prevent the dystopian future seen in Paul’s visions.

Here’s everything to know about the cast ofDune.

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Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides

Timothee Chalamet in ‘Dune’.Chiabella James / Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett

Chiabella James / Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett

Timothée ChalametledDuneas the main character, Paul Atreides, the son of Lady Jessica and Duke Leto Atreides. As the only child of the pair, Paul is the hesitant heir to the ruling household.

Dunewas a massive undertaking for the young star, who had previously starred in supporting roles before taking the part. Chalamet is in nearly every scene, something that he admitted needing to grow into.

Beyond Chalamet’s career, the actor’s personal life is often the subject of media attention, too. He has beenin a relationshipwithKylie Jennersince April 2023 and previously datedLily-Rose DeppandMadonna’s daughterLourdes Leon.

The Oscar-nominated actor will also be the star of the forthcomingBob DylanbiopicA Complete Unknown.

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Christopher Walken as Emperor Shaddam IV

Christopher Walken in ‘Dune: Part Two’.Warner Bros.

Warner Bros.

The actor has enjoyed a tremendous career in Hollywood. Walken’s first major hits includedMe and My Brother(1968) andThe Anderson Tapes(1971), and he has since starred in a number of major motion pictures likeHairspray(2007) andCatch Me If You Can(2002). In addition toDune: Part Two, Walken will next be seen inSeveranceseason 2.

The Oscar winner has been married toGeorgianne Walkensince 1969.

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Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica

Rebecca Ferguson in ‘Dune’.Legendary Entertainment / Warner Bros. / Album / Alamy

Legendary Entertainment / Warner Bros. / Album / Alamy

While speaking toThe Hollywood Reporterin 2021, Ferguson discussed her character’s quiet strength. “She doesn’t have to stand in the forefront,” the actress said. “She’s so powerful that her words are sort of counterproductive to what she does. There was a calmness over her. I did a lot of meditation and breathing.”

Fergusonmarried her husbandRory St. Clair Gainer in 2018 and the pairshare a daughter, born in May of that year. She also shares a son, born in 2007, with her ex-boyfriend Ludwig Hallberg.

04of 19Oscar Isaac as Duke Leto AtreidesOscar Isaac in ‘Dune’.Warner Bros. / Courtesy EverettOscar Isaac played Duke Leto Atreides inDune.As the leader of House Atreides, Leto moves his family to Arrakis after he is named its leader — despite being aware of the planet’s dangers.The role allowed Isaac to thoroughly explore the father-son relationship between Leto and Paul and work closely with Chalamet.“He has an amazing awareness of everything that’s going on around him, of everything that the other actor across from him is doing,” he toldThe Hollywood Reporterof his costar. “I think that’s why he’s so compelling to watch because he’s taking it all in and he’s not just doing some idea in his head of what he’s supposed to be doing — he’s just really there; he’s so present.”Beyond his key role in the sci-fi film, Isaac is best known for his roles inEx Machina(2014) and modernStar Warsiterations.The Golden Globe winner married Danish filmmaker Elvira Lind in 2017 and the pair have two children together.Isaac will next reprise his role as Miguel O’Hara inSpider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.

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Oscar Isaac as Duke Leto Atreides

Oscar Isaac in ‘Dune’.Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett

Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett

Oscar Isaac played Duke Leto Atreides inDune.As the leader of House Atreides, Leto moves his family to Arrakis after he is named its leader — despite being aware of the planet’s dangers.

The role allowed Isaac to thoroughly explore the father-son relationship between Leto and Paul and work closely with Chalamet.

“He has an amazing awareness of everything that’s going on around him, of everything that the other actor across from him is doing,” he toldThe Hollywood Reporterof his costar. “I think that’s why he’s so compelling to watch because he’s taking it all in and he’s not just doing some idea in his head of what he’s supposed to be doing — he’s just really there; he’s so present.”

Beyond his key role in the sci-fi film, Isaac is best known for his roles inEx Machina(2014) and modernStar Warsiterations.

The Golden Globe winner married Danish filmmaker Elvira Lind in 2017 and the pair have two children together.

Isaac will next reprise his role as Miguel O’Hara inSpider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.

05of 19Zendaya as ChaniZendaya in ‘Dune’.Warner Bros. / courtesy EverettZendaya’s character Chani is Liet-Kynes’ Fremen daughter whom Paul sees in visions before they meet. While Chani did not feature heavily inDune: Part One, the character is expected to be central toDune:Part Two’s story.While speaking toDeadlinein 2021, Zendaya explained that her late introduction in the first film meant she had a lot to look forward to in the sequel.“What was cool for me, having not been around for much of the first shoot, was getting to see the movie from a completely fresh perspective, because I hadn’t seen the sets and the scenes for most of the movie,” she said. “And watching it felt like just the beginning of this story.”Zendaya’s dating history has been the subject of media and fan attention over the years. While she andTom Hollandhave been open about their relationship since 2021, the pair kept their status out of the spotlight for quite some time. The actress was previously linked to herEuphoriacostarJacob Elordi.The Golden Globe winner’s breakout role was in the Disney Channel seriesShake It Up, and she has been busy ever since. Her other notable credits include severalSpider-Manmovies from 2017 to 2021,The Greatest Showman(2017) andEuphoria, for which she has won two Emmy Awards.Her upcoming projects include the highly-anticipated tennis movieChallengers.

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Zendaya as Chani

Zendaya in ‘Dune’.Warner Bros. / courtesy Everett

Warner Bros. / courtesy Everett

Zendaya’s character Chani is Liet-Kynes’ Fremen daughter whom Paul sees in visions before they meet. While Chani did not feature heavily inDune: Part One, the character is expected to be central toDune:Part Two’s story.

While speaking toDeadlinein 2021, Zendaya explained that her late introduction in the first film meant she had a lot to look forward to in the sequel.

“What was cool for me, having not been around for much of the first shoot, was getting to see the movie from a completely fresh perspective, because I hadn’t seen the sets and the scenes for most of the movie,” she said. “And watching it felt like just the beginning of this story.”

Zendaya’s dating history has been the subject of media and fan attention over the years. While she andTom Hollandhave been open about their relationship since 2021, the pair kept their status out of the spotlight for quite some time. The actress was previously linked to herEuphoriacostarJacob Elordi.

The Golden Globe winner’s breakout role was in the Disney Channel seriesShake It Up, and she has been busy ever since. Her other notable credits include severalSpider-Manmovies from 2017 to 2021,The Greatest Showman(2017) andEuphoria, for which she has won two Emmy Awards.

Her upcoming projects include the highly-anticipated tennis movieChallengers.

06of 19Jason Momoa as Duncan IdahoJason Momoa in ‘Dune’.Warner Bros. / courtesy EverettJason Momoaplays Duncan Idaho, a high-ranking swordmaster who works for House Atreides. Momoa toldIndieWirein 2021 that shooting the movie was a unique experience because of how the actors bonded.“It was unlike any other set I’ve ever been on. We were all so close,” he told the outlet. “I didn’t expect Oscar Isaac to be that amazing. So funny, talented, and charming. [Josh] Brolin, I knew would be a stud. Javier [Bardem] is like a god to me. Timothée is so intelligent. Rebecca is amazing, she held her own against all of us.”Like many of his costars, Momoa’s personal life has made headlines. After ending his nearly 17-year relationship withLisa Bonet, with whom he shares two children,Momoa briefly datedactressEiza Gonzálezin 2022.Years after his young acting career onBaywatch, Momoa landed a recurring part onGame of Thrones.Since then, he hasenjoyed enormous success, particularly as Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe. He will next appear inFast X: Part 2.

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Jason Momoa as Duncan Idaho

Jason Momoa in ‘Dune’.Warner Bros. / courtesy Everett

Jason Momoaplays Duncan Idaho, a high-ranking swordmaster who works for House Atreides. Momoa toldIndieWirein 2021 that shooting the movie was a unique experience because of how the actors bonded.

“It was unlike any other set I’ve ever been on. We were all so close,” he told the outlet. “I didn’t expect Oscar Isaac to be that amazing. So funny, talented, and charming. [Josh] Brolin, I knew would be a stud. Javier [Bardem] is like a god to me. Timothée is so intelligent. Rebecca is amazing, she held her own against all of us.”

Like many of his costars, Momoa’s personal life has made headlines. After ending his nearly 17-year relationship withLisa Bonet, with whom he shares two children,Momoa briefly datedactressEiza Gonzálezin 2022.

Years after his young acting career onBaywatch, Momoa landed a recurring part onGame of Thrones.Since then, he hasenjoyed enormous success, particularly as Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe. He will next appear inFast X: Part 2.

07of 19Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha HarkonnenAustin Butler in ‘Dune: Part Two’.Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures; Todd Williamson/NBC/NBC/GettyAustin Butler joined the cast forDune: Part Twoas Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, the heir to House Harkonnen. Butler’s performance in the movie received rave reviews from his castmates, including Javier Bardem.“You can look at him for hours and go, ‘Oh, my God — how beautiful you are,’ ” Bardem toldVarietyin 2023. “On top of that, he’s so nice. He’s so generous, so funny and so committed. He has done an amazing job. I’ve only had a couple of moments with him, but I would see him and it was like, ‘Wow, [he] is the character.’ ”The Golden Globe winner famously datedVanessa Hudgensfor over eight years before starting a relationship with modelKaia Gerberin 2021.Butler has enjoyed tremendous success since taking on the role ofElvis Presleyin the 2022 biopicElvis, which earned himan Oscar nomination. In addition toDune: Part Two, he will next be seen inCity on Fire.

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Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen

Austin Butler in ‘Dune: Part Two’.Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures; Todd Williamson/NBC/NBC/Getty

Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures; Todd Williamson/NBC/NBC/Getty

Austin Butler joined the cast forDune: Part Twoas Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, the heir to House Harkonnen. Butler’s performance in the movie received rave reviews from his castmates, including Javier Bardem.

“You can look at him for hours and go, ‘Oh, my God — how beautiful you are,’ ” Bardem toldVarietyin 2023. “On top of that, he’s so nice. He’s so generous, so funny and so committed. He has done an amazing job. I’ve only had a couple of moments with him, but I would see him and it was like, ‘Wow, [he] is the character.’ ”

The Golden Globe winner famously datedVanessa Hudgensfor over eight years before starting a relationship with modelKaia Gerberin 2021.

Butler has enjoyed tremendous success since taking on the role ofElvis Presleyin the 2022 biopicElvis, which earned himan Oscar nomination. In addition toDune: Part Two, he will next be seen inCity on Fire.

08of 19Florence Pugh as Princess IrulanFlorence Pugh in ‘Dune: Part Two’.Niko Tavernise / Warner Bros. / PictureLux / The Hollywood Archive / AlamyFlorence Pugh is Princess Irulan, Emperor Shaddam IV’s eldest daughter. The character’s inclusion inDune: Part Twohas raised questions among fans of the books, as her character only appears briefly at the end of the first novel. InPart Two’s trailer, she is seen recording Paul’s story, which fans know she later turns into a series of history books.Pugh toldVanity Fairin 2023 that she enjoyed working on the movie as it was an opportunity to act alongside some of the biggest young talents in the industry.“To doDunewith those specific actors at the front, like Timmy and Zendaya and Austin — they are remarkable people, number one, and unbelievable actors, number two,” she said. “They’re stars in their own ways, not in the cliché way of using the word. They’re just — they’re sparkly people. I’m now lucky enough to call them all my friends, which is super exciting.”From 2019 to 2022, Pugh dated actorZach Braff.She is known for her roles inLittle Women(2019) andOppenheimer(2023) and will next be seen inWe Live in TimeandMarvel’sThunderbolts.

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Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan

Florence Pugh in ‘Dune: Part Two’.Niko Tavernise / Warner Bros. / PictureLux / The Hollywood Archive / Alamy

Niko Tavernise / Warner Bros. / PictureLux / The Hollywood Archive / Alamy

Florence Pugh is Princess Irulan, Emperor Shaddam IV’s eldest daughter. The character’s inclusion inDune: Part Twohas raised questions among fans of the books, as her character only appears briefly at the end of the first novel. InPart Two’s trailer, she is seen recording Paul’s story, which fans know she later turns into a series of history books.

Pugh toldVanity Fairin 2023 that she enjoyed working on the movie as it was an opportunity to act alongside some of the biggest young talents in the industry.

“To doDunewith those specific actors at the front, like Timmy and Zendaya and Austin — they are remarkable people, number one, and unbelievable actors, number two,” she said. “They’re stars in their own ways, not in the cliché way of using the word. They’re just — they’re sparkly people. I’m now lucky enough to call them all my friends, which is super exciting.”

From 2019 to 2022, Pugh dated actorZach Braff.

She is known for her roles inLittle Women(2019) andOppenheimer(2023) and will next be seen inWe Live in TimeandMarvel’sThunderbolts.

09of 19Josh Brolin as Gurney HalleckJosh Brolin in ‘Dune’.Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett CollectionJosh Brolin’s Gurney Halleck is close to the Atreides family as one of Leto’s chief officers and as Paul’s private weapons tutor.Speaking toThe Hollywood Reporterin 2022, Brolin said he was relieved to know his character would be back forDune: Part Two.“So having just read the second one about two weeks ago, I now know why that [send-off] was the way it was. So I think it was a good place [to leave Gurney],” he said of the first film’s ending. “When I watched it, I was like, ‘Where did I go?’ I think that was the first reaction. ‘That’s it?’ But that was all selfish.”TheOuter Rangestar is known for acting inNo Country for Old Men(2007) and playing Thanos in the Marvel Universe.Brolin was married toAlice Adairfrom 1988 to 1994 and the pair share two children. From 2004 to 2013, he was married to actressDiane Lane. He and his wifeKathryn Boyd Brolin marriedin September 2016 andhave two daughters.The Oscar-nominated actor will next be inBrotherswithPeter DinklageandGlenn Close.

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Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck

Josh Brolin in ‘Dune’.Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection

Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection

Josh Brolin’s Gurney Halleck is close to the Atreides family as one of Leto’s chief officers and as Paul’s private weapons tutor.

Speaking toThe Hollywood Reporterin 2022, Brolin said he was relieved to know his character would be back forDune: Part Two.

“So having just read the second one about two weeks ago, I now know why that [send-off] was the way it was. So I think it was a good place [to leave Gurney],” he said of the first film’s ending. “When I watched it, I was like, ‘Where did I go?’ I think that was the first reaction. ‘That’s it?’ But that was all selfish.”

TheOuter Rangestar is known for acting inNo Country for Old Men(2007) and playing Thanos in the Marvel Universe.

Brolin was married toAlice Adairfrom 1988 to 1994 and the pair share two children. From 2004 to 2013, he was married to actressDiane Lane. He and his wifeKathryn Boyd Brolin marriedin September 2016 andhave two daughters.

The Oscar-nominated actor will next be inBrotherswithPeter DinklageandGlenn Close.

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Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen

Stellan Skarsgard in ‘Dune: Part Two’.Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros./PictureLux /The Hollywood Archive/Alamy ; Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty

Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros./PictureLux /The Hollywood Archive/Alamy ; Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty

While speaking toThe A.V. Clubin 2021, Skarsgård made it clear that, going intoDune: Part One, he understood exactly who his character was.

“I didn’t look for anything redeeming in [Baron Harkonnen] — I knew his function in this film,” he told the outlet. “My function is to be as frightening as possible. That’s it. There’s no room for any psychology, or sort of diving into, ‘Well, he had a bad childhood.’ "

Skarsgård found fame withGood Will Hunting(1997) and thePirates of the Caribbeanfranchise and went on to have memorable roles inMamma Mia!(2008) and the Marvel Universe.

The Golden Globe winner was first married to My Skarsgård from 1975 to 2007. He married screenwriter Megan Everett in 2009. Between the two relationships, he has eight children, including actorsAlexander,GustafandBill Skarsgård.

The actor most recently starred in the Disney+ seriesAndor.

11of 19Dave Bautista as Glossu RabbanDave Bautista in ‘Dune’.Warner Bros./Courtesy Everett CollectionDave Bautistaplays Glossu Rabban, the cruel and violent nephew of Vladimir Harkonnen known as the “Beast Rabban.”In an interview with The A.V. Club,the retired wrestlerspoke about his approach to his intimidating character.“If you always try to play a character who’stryingto be terrifying, then he’s never terrifying,” he said. “If you underplay him, and then pick your right moments to be terrifying,thenthat character is terrifying.”Bautista began acting in the early 2010s, but his Hollywood breakout happened when he joined theGuardians of the Galaxytrilogy as Drax. Since then, he has starred in theKnives OutsequelGlass Onion(2022) andKnock at the Cabin(2023).The WWE Championship winner has been married three times. He and his first wife, Glenda, were married from 1990 to 1998 and share two daughters. Bautista was married to his second wife, Angie, from 1998 to 2006; they share a son. He married his third wife, Sarah Jade, in 2015 before separating in 2019.In addition toDune: Part Two, Bautista will next be seen inMy Spy: The Eternal CityandArmy of the Dead: Lost Vegas.

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Dave Bautista as Glossu Rabban

Dave Bautista in ‘Dune’.Warner Bros./Courtesy Everett Collection

Warner Bros./Courtesy Everett Collection

Dave Bautistaplays Glossu Rabban, the cruel and violent nephew of Vladimir Harkonnen known as the “Beast Rabban.”

In an interview with The A.V. Club,the retired wrestlerspoke about his approach to his intimidating character.

“If you always try to play a character who’stryingto be terrifying, then he’s never terrifying,” he said. “If you underplay him, and then pick your right moments to be terrifying,thenthat character is terrifying.”

Bautista began acting in the early 2010s, but his Hollywood breakout happened when he joined theGuardians of the Galaxytrilogy as Drax. Since then, he has starred in theKnives OutsequelGlass Onion(2022) andKnock at the Cabin(2023).

The WWE Championship winner has been married three times. He and his first wife, Glenda, were married from 1990 to 1998 and share two daughters. Bautista was married to his second wife, Angie, from 1998 to 2006; they share a son. He married his third wife, Sarah Jade, in 2015 before separating in 2019.

In addition toDune: Part Two, Bautista will next be seen inMy Spy: The Eternal CityandArmy of the Dead: Lost Vegas.

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Javier Bardem as Stilgar

Javier Bardem’s Stilgar is the leader of the Fremen tribe Sietch Tabr. The influential character takes Paul under his wing, teaching the young leader how the Fremen survive on the harsh desert planet.

Stilgar is expected to play a much more significant role in the second installment ofDune, something that the actor was happy to hear.

The Spanish actor got his start in Hollywood with movies likeNo Country for Old Men(2007) — which he acted in with hisDunecostar Brolin — andEat Pray Love(2010). Since then, he’s made a name for himself with projects includingSkyfall(2012) andMother!(2017).

Bardemmarried his wife, actressPenélope Cruz, in 2010 after dating for around three years. They have a daughter and a son together.

Bardem most recently played King Triton in the live-action adaptation ofThe Little Mermaid(2023). He will next be featured inSpellboundand an untitled Formula 1 film.

13of 19Stephen McKinley Henderson as Thufir HawatStephen McKinley Henderson in ‘Dune’.Legendary Entertainment / Warner Bros. / Album / AlamyStephen McKinley Hendersonjoined the cast ofDune: Part Oneas Thufir Hawat, Leto’s military strategist. The character is a Mentat, a type of human with computer-like cognitive abilities.Henderson toldThe Hollywood Reporterin 2021 that taking on the role allowed him to combine two of his biggest interests: math and one of his favorite famous detectives.“The thing that helped me is that I’m a big fan of Sherlock Holmes. So there was something about his power of deduction that made me feel connected, in a way, to play a Mentat,” he said. “It was really the fact that I was a math major. So I’m always able to find something in my background that helps me, and my love for math at one point was one of the things that helped me with Thufir.”Henderson is known for his roles inLady Bird(2017) andFences(2016) but he has been acting since the ’70s, including roles inLaw & Order. In addition toDune: Part Two, he will next be seen in Alex Garland’sCivil War.The SAG Award-nominated actor and his wife Pamela Reed Henderson have been married since 1978. They have one son, Jamal.

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Stephen McKinley Henderson as Thufir Hawat

Stephen McKinley Henderson in ‘Dune’.Legendary Entertainment / Warner Bros. / Album / Alamy

Stephen McKinley Hendersonjoined the cast ofDune: Part Oneas Thufir Hawat, Leto’s military strategist. The character is a Mentat, a type of human with computer-like cognitive abilities.

Henderson toldThe Hollywood Reporterin 2021 that taking on the role allowed him to combine two of his biggest interests: math and one of his favorite famous detectives.

“The thing that helped me is that I’m a big fan of Sherlock Holmes. So there was something about his power of deduction that made me feel connected, in a way, to play a Mentat,” he said. “It was really the fact that I was a math major. So I’m always able to find something in my background that helps me, and my love for math at one point was one of the things that helped me with Thufir.”

Henderson is known for his roles inLady Bird(2017) andFences(2016) but he has been acting since the ’70s, including roles inLaw & Order. In addition toDune: Part Two, he will next be seen in Alex Garland’sCivil War.

The SAG Award-nominated actor and his wife Pamela Reed Henderson have been married since 1978. They have one son, Jamal.

14of 19Chang Chen as Dr. Wellington YuehChang Chen in ‘Dune’.Warner Bros. / Courtesy EverettChang Chenstarred inDune: Part Oneas House Atreides’ resident physician, Dr. Wellington Yueh. The actor toldCNA Lifestylein 2021 that he was surprised when directorDenis Villeneuvereached out to him personally.“Joining the cast was also something unexpected for me. One day, I received an email from him inviting me to play a role inDune, and I accepted immediately,” Chen recalled. “It was an easy decision because I relished the opportunity to work with a director that I admire, and the subject matter was of great interest to me.”Previously, Chen acted inCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon(2000) and theRed Clifffilms.The Taiwanese actor has been married to his wife Ann Zhuang since 2013.The New Paperreported that the couple welcomed a daughter in March 2015.

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Chang Chen as Dr. Wellington Yueh

Chang Chen in ‘Dune’.Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett

Chang Chenstarred inDune: Part Oneas House Atreides’ resident physician, Dr. Wellington Yueh. The actor toldCNA Lifestylein 2021 that he was surprised when directorDenis Villeneuvereached out to him personally.

“Joining the cast was also something unexpected for me. One day, I received an email from him inviting me to play a role inDune, and I accepted immediately,” Chen recalled. “It was an easy decision because I relished the opportunity to work with a director that I admire, and the subject matter was of great interest to me.”

Previously, Chen acted inCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon(2000) and theRed Clifffilms.

The Taiwanese actor has been married to his wife Ann Zhuang since 2013.The New Paperreported that the couple welcomed a daughter in March 2015.

15of 19Sharon Duncan-Brewster as Dr. Liet-KynesSharon Duncan-Brewster in ‘Dune’.Warner Bros. /Courtesy EverettSharon Duncan-Brewster’s character Dr. Liet-Kynes works as the Imperial planetologist — but she’s also secretly a Fremen and Chani’s mother.Although the character in the book is male, Duncan-Brewster had no problem taking on the role. The actress toldW Magazinein 2021 that rewriting Liet-Kynes as a woman was the right move.“I know there are many discussions online with regards to how the storyline would be affected, and I honestly know and believe that Denis thought it through and worked it out,” she said. “Of all the characters for them to make this choice with, Dr. Kynes was the right one because it doesn’t really affect the storytelling. I know that Denis said that he wanted to have a diverse cast, and at the time, it was male-heavy. He wanted to introduce another female [character] and said that Kynes was the right one.”Duncan-Brewster first gained traction on the showBad Girls. Her other credits includeRogue One: A Star Wars Story(2016) andEnola Holmes 2(2022). She will next be seen in the miniseriesWashington Black.

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Sharon Duncan-Brewster as Dr. Liet-Kynes

Sharon Duncan-Brewster in ‘Dune’.Warner Bros. /Courtesy Everett

Warner Bros. /Courtesy Everett

Sharon Duncan-Brewster’s character Dr. Liet-Kynes works as the Imperial planetologist — but she’s also secretly a Fremen and Chani’s mother.

Although the character in the book is male, Duncan-Brewster had no problem taking on the role. The actress toldW Magazinein 2021 that rewriting Liet-Kynes as a woman was the right move.

“I know there are many discussions online with regards to how the storyline would be affected, and I honestly know and believe that Denis thought it through and worked it out,” she said. “Of all the characters for them to make this choice with, Dr. Kynes was the right one because it doesn’t really affect the storytelling. I know that Denis said that he wanted to have a diverse cast, and at the time, it was male-heavy. He wanted to introduce another female [character] and said that Kynes was the right one.”

Duncan-Brewster first gained traction on the showBad Girls. Her other credits includeRogue One: A Star Wars Story(2016) andEnola Holmes 2(2022). She will next be seen in the miniseriesWashington Black.

16of 19Charlotte Rampling as Reverend Mother MohiamCharlotte Rampling in ‘Dune’.Warner Bros. /Courtesy Everett ; Marc Piasecki/WireImageCharlotte Rampling’s character, Reverend Mother Mohiam, is one of the most significant and powerful characters in theDunefilms. She wields enormous influence over the Bene Gesserit organization, of which Lady Jessica is a member, and works as Emperor Shaddam’s personal Truthsayer.Rampling toldIndieWirein 2023 that she had wanted to be in aDunefilm since the 1970s: Avant-garde filmmakerAlejandro Jodorowskyspoke to Rampling about playing Lady Jessica then, but his 14-hour adaptation was canceled.“Denis Villeneuve, I’ve been admiring his work, he makes very big films but he has a European heart — he’s Canadian, but he has a great intimacy in the way he works,” Rampling told the outlet. “When he asked me to do that, it seemed to make sense. I said, ‘There’s something happening here that’s working,’ because it wasn’t just going into a big-budget film. It was a character.”The actress is known for her work in European arthouse films, includingThe Night Porter(1974). She is also known for her roles inMelancholia(2011),Assassin’s Creed(2016) andI, Anna(2012).Rampling was married to her first husband, Bryan Southcombe, from 1972 to 1976; the pair share a son. She married her second husband, composerJean-Michel Jarre, in 1978. Rampling helped raise his daughter and the pair welcomed a son together before divorcing in 1998. Rampling was engaged to Jean-Noël Tassez from 1998 until he died in 2015.She will next be seen inMooring.

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Charlotte Rampling as Reverend Mother Mohiam

Charlotte Rampling in ‘Dune’.Warner Bros. /Courtesy Everett ; Marc Piasecki/WireImage

Warner Bros. /Courtesy Everett ; Marc Piasecki/WireImage

Charlotte Rampling’s character, Reverend Mother Mohiam, is one of the most significant and powerful characters in theDunefilms. She wields enormous influence over the Bene Gesserit organization, of which Lady Jessica is a member, and works as Emperor Shaddam’s personal Truthsayer.

Rampling toldIndieWirein 2023 that she had wanted to be in aDunefilm since the 1970s: Avant-garde filmmakerAlejandro Jodorowskyspoke to Rampling about playing Lady Jessica then, but his 14-hour adaptation was canceled.

“Denis Villeneuve, I’ve been admiring his work, he makes very big films but he has a European heart — he’s Canadian, but he has a great intimacy in the way he works,” Rampling told the outlet. “When he asked me to do that, it seemed to make sense. I said, ‘There’s something happening here that’s working,’ because it wasn’t just going into a big-budget film. It was a character.”

The actress is known for her work in European arthouse films, includingThe Night Porter(1974). She is also known for her roles inMelancholia(2011),Assassin’s Creed(2016) andI, Anna(2012).

Rampling was married to her first husband, Bryan Southcombe, from 1972 to 1976; the pair share a son. She married her second husband, composerJean-Michel Jarre, in 1978. Rampling helped raise his daughter and the pair welcomed a son together before divorcing in 1998. Rampling was engaged to Jean-Noël Tassez from 1998 until he died in 2015.

She will next be seen inMooring.

17of 19David Dastmalchian as Piter De VriesDavid Dastmalchian in ‘Dune’.Warner Bros. ; Araya Doheny/WireImageDavid Dastmalchian’s Piter De Vries, another Mentat, is a crucial component of Baron Harkonnen’s plots. The American actor toldThe Hollywood Reporterin 2021 that working with Villeneuve was an incredible opportunity.“One day I was in my kitchen in Los Angeles and I got a call from a number I didn’t recognize. It was Denis,” Dastmalchian recalled. “He told me that he wanted me to play Piter. He said he was going to send me the script. I said, ‘I already know the answer is yes.’ I’ll follow him into the fire.”In addition toDune, Dastmalchian is known for his roles inThe Dark Knight(2008) andThe Suicide Squad(2021). The actor also had roles inOppenheimer(2023) andThe Last Voyage of the Demeter(2023).Dastmalchian has been married to his wife Evelyn Leigh since the early 2010s, and they have two children, Arlo and Pennie.The SXSW award winner will star in the upcoming horror movieRosarioamong other projects.

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David Dastmalchian as Piter De Vries

David Dastmalchian in ‘Dune’.Warner Bros. ; Araya Doheny/WireImage

Warner Bros. ; Araya Doheny/WireImage

David Dastmalchian’s Piter De Vries, another Mentat, is a crucial component of Baron Harkonnen’s plots. The American actor toldThe Hollywood Reporterin 2021 that working with Villeneuve was an incredible opportunity.

“One day I was in my kitchen in Los Angeles and I got a call from a number I didn’t recognize. It was Denis,” Dastmalchian recalled. “He told me that he wanted me to play Piter. He said he was going to send me the script. I said, ‘I already know the answer is yes.’ I’ll follow him into the fire.”

In addition toDune, Dastmalchian is known for his roles inThe Dark Knight(2008) andThe Suicide Squad(2021). The actor also had roles inOppenheimer(2023) andThe Last Voyage of the Demeter(2023).

Dastmalchian has been married to his wife Evelyn Leigh since the early 2010s, and they have two children, Arlo and Pennie.

The SXSW award winner will star in the upcoming horror movieRosarioamong other projects.

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Golda Rosheuvel as Shadout Mapes

Golda Rosheuvel in ‘Dune’.Warner Bros.

Golda Rosheuvelplays Shadout Mapes, a prominent Fremen woman working for House Atreides on Arrakis. The actress has had a long career onstage and on-screen, having performed in venues like Shakespeare’s Globe and the National Theatre.

The British actress has been in a long-term relationship with writer Shireen Mula.

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Anya Taylor-Joy as Undisclosed Character

Anya Taylor-Joy attends the World Premiere of “Dune: Part Two” in Leicester Square on February 15, 2024 in London, England.Joe Maher/Getty

Joe Maher/Getty

Anya Taylor-Joyannounced her appearance inDune: Part Twoonly a few weeks before the film’s release at the London premiere.

“Having seen it, this is probably one of the best movies I’ve seen in my entire life. Genuinely, Denis has killed it, it’s incredible,” Taylor-Joy added. “This is a dream come true, you know? The books are incredible but with this cast and with Denis, it doesn’t get any better than that.”

The Argentinia-born actress had her breakout role in Netflix’sThe Queen’s Gambitin 2020 and has gone on to star inLast Night in Soho(2021) andThe Menu(2022). Coming up, Taylor-Joy takes the leading role in the highly-anticipatedFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga.

Amidst all her success, the Golden Globe winner met and married her husband Malcolm McRae in the fall of 2023.

source: people.com