Austin Butler is set to join the cast of Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune: Part 2’. He will play the role of Feyd-rautha, the sadistic nephew of Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgård) and the heir to the Harkonnen empire.&nbsp;

It will be a new character that will be introduced in the sequel film. Apparently, the actor’s deal is in its early stages.

Among the new joinees will also be Florence Pugh who was announced to join as Princess Irulan. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-black-widow-actress-florence-pugh-roped-in-for-dune-part-2-460573">Read the announcement report here.</a>&nbsp;

The film will also have Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Zendaya and Javier Bardem. Production on the sequel is expected to start this summer, and the film is slated to hit theatres on October 20, 2023.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-peaky-blinders-season-6-gets-a-premiere-date-on-netflix-461176" hreflang="en">'Peaky Blinders' season 6 gets a premiere date on Netflix</a>

‘Dune’ grossed nearly $400 million globally and got some 10 Oscar nominations, including nods for best picture and best adapted screenplay.&nbsp;

Austin Butler is set to join the cast of Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune: Part 2’. He will play the role of Feyd-rautha, the sadistic nephew of Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgård) and the heir to the Harkonnen empire.

Austin Butler is set to join the cast of Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune: Part 2’. He will play the role of Feyd-rautha, the sadistic nephew of Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgård) and the heir to the Harkonnen empire. It will be a new character that will be introduced in the sequel film. Apparently, the actor’s deal is in its early stages. Among the new joinees will also be Florence Pugh who was announced to join as Princess Irulan. Read the announcement report here. The film will also have Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Zendaya and Javier Bardem. Production on the sequel is expected to start this summer, and the film is slated to hit theatres on October 20, 2023. 'Peaky Blinders' season 6 gets a premiere date on Netflix ‘Dune’ grossed nearly $400 million globally and got some 10 Oscar nominations, including nods for best picture and best adapted screenplay.

Austin Butler set to join 'Dune: Part 2' as Feyd-Rautha

‘Black Widow’ actress Florence Pugh has been roped in for ‘Dune: Part 2’.

The sequel to Dune is a follow-up to the first film by Legendary Entertainment and Warner Bros.

Florence Pugh will play Princess Irulan Corrino, a royal who becomes romantically entangled with Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-%E2%80%98never-have-i-ever%E2%80%99-renewed-for-fourth-and-final-season-460558" hreflang="en">‘Never Have I Ever’ renewed for fourth and final season</a>

Production on the sequel is expected to start this summer, and the film is slated to hit theatres on Oct. 20, 2023. The film will also bring back stars including Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Zendaya and Javier Bardem.&nbsp;

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Florence Pugh recently reprised her role as Yelena Romanoff on the Disney+ series ‘Hawkeye’. She will soon be seen acting opposite Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt and Matt Damon in Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ and will also appear in Olivia Wilde’s ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ and Sebastián Lelio’s ‘The Wonder’.

‘Black Widow’ actress Florence Pugh has been roped in for ‘Dune: Part 2’. The sequel to Dune is a follow-up to the first film by Legendary Entertainment and Warner Bros.

‘Black Widow’ actress Florence Pugh has been roped in for ‘Dune: Part 2’. The sequel to Dune is a follow-up to the first film by Legendary Entertainment and Warner Bros. Florence Pugh will play Princess Irulan Corrino, a royal who becomes romantically entangled with Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides. ‘Never Have I Ever’ renewed for fourth and final season Production on the sequel is expected to start this summer, and the film is slated to hit theatres on Oct. 20, 2023. The film will also bring back stars including Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Zendaya and Javier Bardem. First look of 'Argylle' featuring Henry Cavill, Dua Lipa released Florence Pugh recently reprised her role as Yelena Romanoff on the Disney+ series ‘Hawkeye’. She will soon be seen acting opposite Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt and Matt Damon in Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ and will also appear in Olivia Wilde’s ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ and Sebastián Lelio’s ‘The Wonder’.

'Black Widow' actress Florence Pugh roped in for 'Dune: Part 2'

Looks like filmmaker Denis Villeneuve's dream of completing a two-part series on 'Dune' is getting fulfilled.&nbsp; 
Legendary and Warner Bros on Tuesday announced that they were moving ahead with the sequel of the sci-fi which was released in theatres on October 22.&nbsp; 
 
The first 'Dune' opened in cinemas and hit HBO Max simultaneously. It earned a strong $40.1 million in the US and, the biggest opening of the year for Warner Bros. Rumours of an impending sequel started doing the rounds almost immediately after the first part release and due to the encouraging numbers. It was just a matter of time before the studio announced the sequel.&nbsp; 
 
The movie, which cost an estimated $165 million to produce, also did well overseas and has taken in almost $225 globally at the box office.

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Villeneuve has always said that he envisaged a second movie but Warner Bros. had not committed to the project before Tuesday. 
 
Warner Bros. said that 'Dune: Part Two' will be released exclusively in movie theatres. The first movie was released simultaneously in theaters and on streaming service HBO Max.

Villeneuve has been adamant that the two and a half hour movie, which has been praised for its stunning visuals, should be seen on the big screen rather than at home. 
 
'Dune' featured a star-studded cast including Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya and Jason Momoa. Casting for the second part has not been announced.

The film was the latest attempt to turn Frank Herbert`s 1955 400 page science fiction novel of the same name into a hit on the silver screen.

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Set in a future where noble families rule planetary fiefs, the story follows Paul Atreides (Chalamet), whose father takes on the stewardship of planet Arrakis, known as Dune to its native Fremen people and contested for its unique spice commodity found in its inhospitable desert. 
 
Villeneuve's 'Dune'&nbsp;follows Alejandro Jodorowsky's unsuccessful attempt in the mid-1970s and David Lynch's critically-panned 1984 version.

Looks like filmmaker Denis Villeneuve's dream of completing a two-part series on 'Dune' is getting fulfilled. Legendary and Warner Bros on Tuesday announced that they were moving ahead with the sequel of the sci-fi which was released in theatres on October 22.

Looks like filmmaker Denis Villeneuve's dream of completing a two-part series on 'Dune' is getting fulfilled. Legendary and Warner Bros on Tuesday announced that they were moving ahead with the sequel of the sci-fi which was released in theatres on October 22. The first 'Dune' opened in cinemas and hit HBO Max simultaneously. It earned a strong $40.1 million in the US and, the biggest opening of the year for Warner Bros. Rumours of an impending sequel started doing the rounds almost immediately after the first part release and due to the encouraging numbers. It was just a matter of time before the studio announced the sequel. The movie, which cost an estimated $165 million to produce, also did well overseas and has taken in almost $225 globally at the box office. Warner Bros. 'Dune' leaked online in HD quality on piracy sites Villeneuve has always said that he envisaged a second movie but Warner Bros. had not committed to the project before Tuesday. Warner Bros. said that 'Dune: Part Two' will be released exclusively in movie theatres. The first movie was released simultaneously in theaters and on streaming service HBO Max. Villeneuve has been adamant that the two and a half hour movie, which has been praised for its stunning visuals, should be seen on the big screen rather than at home. 'Dune' featured a star-studded cast including Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya and Jason Momoa. Casting for the second part has not been announced. The film was the latest attempt to turn Frank Herbert`s 1955 400 page science fiction novel of the same name into a hit on the silver screen. ‘Dune’ review: A hero in the making, on shifting sands Set in a future where noble families rule planetary fiefs, the story follows Paul Atreides (Chalamet), whose father takes on the stewardship of planet Arrakis, known as Dune to its native Fremen people and contested for its unique spice commodity found in its inhospitable desert. Villeneuve's 'Dune' follows Alejandro Jodorowsky's unsuccessful attempt in the mid-1970s and David Lynch's critically-panned 1984 version.

'Dune: Part Two' gets greenlit by Warner Bros

One of the biggest movies of the season, 'Dune' has opened to credible numbers at the box office as it was released on Friday in the US. The sci-fi film, which is an adaptation of Frank Herbert's epic, fetched $40.1 million at the box office in its first weekend.&nbsp; 
 
It's a respectable start given the ongoing pandemic and the film`s unconventional theatrical debut.&nbsp; 
 
'Dune' - like all Warner Bros. movies in 2021- premiered simultaneously on HBO Max and was released in theatres. The film's digital premiere might have taken a chunk out of overall ticket sales.

In a milestone for the studio, 'Dune' landed the biggest three-day tally for Warner Bros. since the company began its day-and-date strategy on HBO Max.&nbsp; 
 
'Dune's' box office collection has upstaged 'Godzilla vs. Kong,' which scored a then-pandemic record $31 million in April.

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In the months in between, anticipated movies such as 'The Suicide Squad,' the LeBron James sports comedy 'Space Jam: A New Legacy' and the musical adaptation of 'In the Heights' failed to live up to box office expectations while being offered concurrently on HBO Max. 
 
Directed by Oscar nominee Denis Villeneuve ('Blade Runner 2049' and 'Arriva') and starring Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac and Josh Brolin, 'Dune' is the first chapter in an expected two-part saga. Villeneuve and the cast of the movie have said they would like to make the follow-up to complete the story about warring political dynasties that clash over access to a vital planet.&nbsp; 
 
With encouraging box office earnings, will the makers plan a sequel? Given the film's hefty $165 million price tag, including the millions spent to market it as a cinematic event, it's unclear if box office revenues alone will be enough to warrant a return to the desert land of Arrakis.&nbsp; 
 
In that case, 'Dune' will have to perform very well on OTT to convince the studio it should inject another $165 million to complete the star-studded interplanetary tale.&nbsp; 
 
Legendary Pictures co-financed 'Dune' in addition to producing and developing the movie.

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Meanwhile, the film's performance was propelled also due to dismal earnings of Disney's 'Ron's Gone Wrong'&nbsp; 
Despite playing only in theatres, 'Ron's Gone Wrong' placed fifth on box office charts behind holdover titles 'Halloween Kills,' James Bond entry 'No Time to Die' and comic book adaptation 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage.' 
 
In a distant second place, Universal`s slasher sequel 'Halloween Kill' collected $14 million in its second weekend in theatres. MGM's 'No Time to Die' landed at No. 3 with $11.8 million, boosting its domestic total to $120 million.&nbsp; 
 
Sony's 'Venom' sequel secured fourth place, bringing in $9.1 million between Friday and Sunday. After four weeks, the anti-hero adventure, starring Tom Hardy, has made $181 million.

One of the biggest movies of the season, 'Dune' has opened to credible numbers at the box office as it was released on Friday in the US. The sci-fi film, which is an adaptation of Frank Herbert's epic, fetched $40.

One of the biggest movies of the season, 'Dune' has opened to credible numbers at the box office as it was released on Friday in the US. The sci-fi film, which is an adaptation of Frank Herbert's epic, fetched $40.1 million at the box office in its first weekend. It's a respectable start given the ongoing pandemic and the film`s unconventional theatrical debut. 'Dune' - like all Warner Bros. movies in 2021- premiered simultaneously on HBO Max and was released in theatres. The film's digital premiere might have taken a chunk out of overall ticket sales. In a milestone for the studio, 'Dune' landed the biggest three-day tally for Warner Bros. since the company began its day-and-date strategy on HBO Max. 'Dune's' box office collection has upstaged 'Godzilla vs. Kong,' which scored a then-pandemic record $31 million in April. Dune review: A visual masterpiece on life, culture far ahead of our times In the months in between, anticipated movies such as 'The Suicide Squad,' the LeBron James sports comedy 'Space Jam: A New Legacy' and the musical adaptation of 'In the Heights' failed to live up to box office expectations while being offered concurrently on HBO Max. Directed by Oscar nominee Denis Villeneuve ('Blade Runner 2049' and 'Arriva') and starring Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac and Josh Brolin, 'Dune' is the first chapter in an expected two-part saga. Villeneuve and the cast of the movie have said they would like to make the follow-up to complete the story about warring political dynasties that clash over access to a vital planet. With encouraging box office earnings, will the makers plan a sequel? Given the film's hefty $165 million price tag, including the millions spent to market it as a cinematic event, it's unclear if box office revenues alone will be enough to warrant a return to the desert land of Arrakis. In that case, 'Dune' will have to perform very well on OTT to convince the studio it should inject another $165 million to complete the star-studded interplanetary tale. Legendary Pictures co-financed 'Dune' in addition to producing and developing the movie. Warner Bros. 'Dune' leaked online in HD quality on piracy sites Meanwhile, the film's performance was propelled also due to dismal earnings of Disney's 'Ron's Gone Wrong' Despite playing only in theatres, 'Ron's Gone Wrong' placed fifth on box office charts behind holdover titles 'Halloween Kills,' James Bond entry 'No Time to Die' and comic book adaptation 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage.' In a distant second place, Universal`s slasher sequel 'Halloween Kill' collected $14 million in its second weekend in theatres. MGM's 'No Time to Die' landed at No. 3 with $11.8 million, boosting its domestic total to $120 million. Sony's 'Venom' sequel secured fourth place, bringing in $9.1 million between Friday and Sunday. After four weeks, the anti-hero adventure, starring Tom Hardy, has made $181 million.

Will 'Dune's' encouraging box office numbers lead to a sequel soon?

Denis Villeneuve always planned for his wildly ambitious sci-fi 'Dune'&nbsp;to be seen on the biggest screen possible, and the director got his wish Saturday as the much-hyped film made its splashy IMAX premiere at the Toronto film festival.

Boasting terrifying giant sandworms, warring interstellar tribes and an A-list cast spanning Timothee Chalamet, Javier Bardem and Zendaya, the long-delayed epic based on a beloved novel has already drawn strong reviews.

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The publicity blitz for Warner Bros studio's $165 million gamble moved from Venice to North America's biggest festival this weekend, where Villeneuve told AFP that watching his film in the extra-large, immersive screen format was "the proper way to see the movie."

"You receive the full power and the landscape, and at the same time it's the most powerful way to increase intimacy with the characters."

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However, from October 22 it will be viewable on the small-screen HBO Max platform -- the same day it hits regular theatres.

That controversial decision -- announced while the pandemic kept movie theatres closed last year -- was blasted by Villeneuve himself for showing "no love for cinema, nor for the audience."

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More is at stake, however than the creative vision of the Canadian auteur, who is revered critically and commercially for making big, intelligent, grown-up movies like 'Sicario'&nbsp;and 'Blade Runner 2049.'

His "Dune" film splits Frank Herbert's seminal 1965 sci-fi novel into two parts, but Warner has yet to officially green-light the sequel, presumably waiting to gauge its performance with the public.

And there are fears that giving viewers the option to skip the theatre for the small screen could undermine the first film's box office returns, potentially spelling doom for any follow-ups.

"I can say nothing! If ever it happened it would be fantastic," said Villeneuve, discussing sequel plans on the Toronto red carpet Saturday.

"Because for me, I just laid the ground -- the world is explained to the audience now. 'Dune Two' would be just pure cinematic pleasure for me."

- 'Challenge' -

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Rebecca Ferguson, who plays royal concubine Lady Jessica, said she was in the dark about any sequel too, but would love to return. "Has he written it? I don't know. I'm hoping," she told AFP. "Unless he casts someone else!"

The fact that 'Dune'&nbsp;got made at all is in some ways remarkable, given the dire track record of previous efforts. While it profoundly influenced later sci-fi epics such as 'Star Wars,'&nbsp;the original novel -- about the battle for a valuable resource called "spice" on a hostile desert planet of the future -- has been considered unwieldy or even "unfilmable" for the screen.

That is largely due to its length, sprawling scale, and elaborate detail concerning the universe's various religions, technologies and 'Game of Thrones'-esque feuding families.

David Lynch's 1984 film flopped after producers -- alarmed by its run-time -- savagely chopped it down. A previous bid by cult Franco-Chilean filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky never made it past its gargantuan draft screenplay.

But Villeneuve said he was not put off by any such fears. "It's a book that I've been haunted by (for) almost 40 years," said Villeneuve.

"I knew that I could try to take this challenge -- when you make a movie you never know if it's going to be a success or not. It's part of the game. It's part of the risk of making art."

"I didn't think about what was made before." However, that is not to say any part of making the film was easy.

"It was technically by far the most difficult thing I have ever tried with a camera," said Villeneuve.

The Toronto International Film Festival runs until September 18.

Denis Villeneuve always planned for his wildly ambitious sci-fi 'Dune' to be seen on the biggest screen possible, and the director got his wish Saturday as the much-hyped film made its splashy IMAX premiere at the Toronto film festival.

Denis Villeneuve always planned for his wildly ambitious sci-fi 'Dune' to be seen on the biggest screen possible, and the director got his wish Saturday as the much-hyped film made its splashy IMAX premiere at the Toronto film festival. Boasting terrifying giant sandworms, warring interstellar tribes and an A-list cast spanning Timothee Chalamet, Javier Bardem and Zendaya, the long-delayed epic based on a beloved novel has already drawn strong reviews. Venice Film Festival: Jane Campion wins Best Director The publicity blitz for Warner Bros studio's $165 million gamble moved from Venice to North America's biggest festival this weekend, where Villeneuve told AFP that watching his film in the extra-large, immersive screen format was "the proper way to see the movie." "You receive the full power and the landscape, and at the same time it's the most powerful way to increase intimacy with the characters." 'Dune' receives eight-minute standing ovation during world premiere at Venice Film Festival However, from October 22 it will be viewable on the small-screen HBO Max platform -- the same day it hits regular theatres. That controversial decision -- announced while the pandemic kept movie theatres closed last year -- was blasted by Villeneuve himself for showing "no love for cinema, nor for the audience." Venice Film Festival: John Arcilla wins Best Actor for 'On The Job: The Missing 8' More is at stake, however than the creative vision of the Canadian auteur, who is revered critically and commercially for making big, intelligent, grown-up movies like 'Sicario' and 'Blade Runner 2049.' His "Dune" film splits Frank Herbert's seminal 1965 sci-fi novel into two parts, but Warner has yet to officially green-light the sequel, presumably waiting to gauge its performance with the public. And there are fears that giving viewers the option to skip the theatre for the small screen could undermine the first film's box office returns, potentially spelling doom for any follow-ups. "I can say nothing! If ever it happened it would be fantastic," said Villeneuve, discussing sequel plans on the Toronto red carpet Saturday. "Because for me, I just laid the ground -- the world is explained to the audience now. 'Dune Two' would be just pure cinematic pleasure for me." - 'Challenge' - Venice Film Festival: Penelope Cruz wins Best Actress award Rebecca Ferguson, who plays royal concubine Lady Jessica, said she was in the dark about any sequel too, but would love to return. "Has he written it? I don't know. I'm hoping," she told AFP. "Unless he casts someone else!" The fact that 'Dune' got made at all is in some ways remarkable, given the dire track record of previous efforts. While it profoundly influenced later sci-fi epics such as 'Star Wars,' the original novel -- about the battle for a valuable resource called "spice" on a hostile desert planet of the future -- has been considered unwieldy or even "unfilmable" for the screen. That is largely due to its length, sprawling scale, and elaborate detail concerning the universe's various religions, technologies and 'Game of Thrones'-esque feuding families. David Lynch's 1984 film flopped after producers -- alarmed by its run-time -- savagely chopped it down. A previous bid by cult Franco-Chilean filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky never made it past its gargantuan draft screenplay. But Villeneuve said he was not put off by any such fears. "It's a book that I've been haunted by (for) almost 40 years," said Villeneuve. "I knew that I could try to take this challenge -- when you make a movie you never know if it's going to be a success or not. It's part of the game. It's part of the risk of making art." "I didn't think about what was made before." However, that is not to say any part of making the film was easy. "It was technically by far the most difficult thing I have ever tried with a camera," said Villeneuve. The Toronto International Film Festival runs until September 18.

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Austin Butler set to join 'Dune: Part 2' as Feyd-Rautha

'Black Widow' actress Florence Pugh roped in for 'Dune: Part 2'

'Dune: Part Two' gets greenlit by Warner Bros

Will 'Dune's' encouraging box office numbers lead to a sequel soon?

'Dune' director longing for sequel as sci-fi makes North America debut