Currently in pre-production, the second part of Dune offers a big name from Hollywood to play Big Bad!
Released in theaters on September 15, Dune conquered the public and grossed over $ 400 million worldwide. In France, the work attracted 3.1 million viewers.
The bet for Dennis Villeneuve was far from won! Adapting this cult novel by Frank Herbert was a big challenge for a filmmaker who was not sure he would be able to finish his story.
Indeed, as the announcement of the start of this second part was delayed, the Canadian director stopped at the box office to see if he could continue.
Finally, Dune Part 2 will see the light of day and will be released on October 18, 2023. Much of the cast of the first film will return, from Timothy Shalme to Zendaya through Josh Brolin, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem or Stellan. Scarsgard.
However, the story of this second episode features new characters with the latest additions of Florence Pius and Austin Butler. We were especially looking forward to the name of the actor who was going to do the great evil of the story: Emperor Shaddam IV.
According to Deadline, it was Christopher Walken who was chosen by Dennis Villeneuve to bring his qualities to this ruthless ruler responsible for the fall of the Atreus house.
The character has already been played on screen by Jose Ferrer in David Lynch Duna in 1984. He also played Giancarlo Giannini in the miniseries Frank Herbert Duna (2000).
Walken, 79, is a Hollywood legend best known for his roles: Journey to the End of Hell, Dead Zone, King of New York, or Catch Me If You Can.
Most recently, he appeared in the TV series Severance and in the comedy “My Grandfather and I” alongside Robert De Niro, reunited with his partner Journey to the End of Hell.
The second part of Dune will be released in cinemas on October 18, 2023. Filming is expected to begin this fall.
Source: allocine
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