Dune: Part Two is gearing up to introduce tons of characters that weren't present in the first film, and that includes the book's weirdest character. Dune: Part Two will delve deeper into the lore of Frank Herbert's beloved sci-fi series than ever before, with the Denis Villeneuve sequel paying off many of the set-ups and cliffhangers from the first film. One of the most exciting elements that will appear in Dune: Part Two, however, is an incredibly weird character that wasn't even hinted at in the first film.
2021's Dune was the first chapter in the highly-anticipated modern adaptation of Frank Herbert's sci-fi novels, with the film mostly focusing on set up for the exciting second part. Dune: Part Two is now just around the corner, with the film promising to dive more into the Fremen as well as exploring the fallout of Duke Leto Atreides. So, although Leto is gone, Dune: Part Two will introduce an even more exciting Atreides family member.
Dune 2 Will Include Alia Atreides
Alia Atreides will be featured in Dune: Part Two, with the weird character being one of the film's most significant new additions. In the novels, Alia is the younger sister of Paul Atreides, with her being two years old during the events of the narrative. Although Leto Atreides is dead, Lady Jessica comes to find out about her pregnancy soon after, with her being born and raised among the Fremen.
Despite Alia Atreides being a major part of Dune: Part Two, she has been shockingly absent from the film's marketing. Alia wasn't in the Dune: Part Two trailer at all, and almost no mention of her has been made by any of the cast or crew. Alia did appear in one of Paul Atreides' visions in the first Dune movie, but no word has been heard about her since then.
Why Alia Atreides Is So Weird
Although the world of Dune is already pretty weird, Alia Atreides takes it to another level, with her origins and powers making her one of the franchise's strangest characters. Before being born, Lady Jessica uses sandworm liquid to drink the Water of Life, allowing her to become a Reverend Mother. While the ceremony was a success, it had an effect on Lady Jessica's pregnancy, causing Alia to be born as an "Abomination."
Because of Alia's Abomination status, the character is constantly tormented by the spirits of her ancestors, although this does give her the knowledge of every generation before her. This makes Alia an incredibly powerful character, with her playing a much larger role in the Dune story going forward. Alia's powers help her in her quest to establish an autocratic government, with Alia's weird story in Dune: Part Two eventually leading to some of the story's darkest moments.
