Dune 2 launch date, casting, characters, and what we all know up to now

Dune: Half Two is quick approaching, bringing with it big sandworms, Timothée Chalamet in a stillsuit, Zendaya getting extra screentime this trip, and the return of desert energy. The follow-up to Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, set for launch in November, already has a trailer that reveals off a few of its new solid members.

However whereas we all know Dune: Half Two’s launch date, its new character roster, and its solid, there’s nonetheless lots we don’t know in regards to the sequel, regardless that it’s an adaptation of Frank Herbert’s practically 60-year-old sci-fi novel. To catch you up earlier than the film’s launch, right here’s the whole lot we all know up to now about Dune: Half Two.

Does Dune 2 have a trailer but?

Sure. The primary trailer for Dune: Half Two was launched on Might 3, and it reveals bits and items of the story of the second film, with a number of beauty at new characters like Princess Irulan and Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen.

When is Dune 2 popping out?

Dune: Half Two will debut in film theaters on Nov. 3, 2023. Not like the 2021 Dune, the sequel received’t stream from day one on HBO Max (which can quickly be recognized merely as Max). The film was initially scheduled to premiere in October, however Warner Bros. and Legendary Footage delayed Dune: Part Two’s release slightly, pushing the premiere date again a number of weeks.

Will Denis Villeneuve and the unique solid return for Dune 2?

As we are able to see within the first trailer for Dune: Half Two, lots of the characters from the unique are again, together with many new faces. Confirmed to return from Dune: Half One are Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, Zendaya as Chani, Rebecca Ferguson as Girl Jessica Atreides, Javier Bardem as Stilgar, Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck, Dave Bautista as Glossu Rabban Harkonnen, Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, Stephen McKinley Henderson as Thufir Hawat, and Charlotte Rampling as Reverend Mom Mohiam.

Denis Villeneuve directed the sequel and co-wrote the screenplay with Jon Spaihts.

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Who’s new within the solid of Dune 2?

Oscar nominee Florence Pugh (Midsommar) joins the solid as Princess Irulan Corrino, a Bene Gesserit who may have a relationship with Paul. Subsequent up is one other Oscar nominee, Austin Butler (Elvis), who performs Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, the merciless and crafty nephew of Baron Harkonnen. Oscar-winner Christopher Walken may also be a part of the solid as Emperor Shaddam Corrino IV, the ruler of the universe on the time of the story, and the daddy of Princess Irulan. Léa Seydoux (Crimes of the Future) will play Girl Margot. Tim Blake Nelson can be in Dune: Half Two in an unannounced function.

What’s the story of Dune 2?

We’ve an entire submit that offers away fairly a number of spoilers in regards to the again half of Dune the novel, in case you’re in search of a extra detailed reply. If you wish to save the surprises for the film, the brief model is that Dune: Half Two will cowl the second half of Herbert’s ebook, as Paul continues his rise to energy and seeks revenge in opposition to the Harkonnen household.

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Will there be extra Dune motion pictures?

We don’t know for certain, however director Denis Villeneuve has expressed his pleasure about persevering with the story of Dune past Half Two, and presumably even adapting different books within the collection to movie sooner or later.