Summary
- Anya Taylor-Joy has ed the star-studded cast of Dune: Part Two in a major role.
- She is likely playing Alia Atreides, Paul's younger sister.
- Anya Taylor-Joy's talent makes her a perfect fit for the Dune: Part Two cast.
A major star just confirmed their surprise role in Dune: Part Two release date is set for March 1 and the sequel sees the return of Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Zendaya, and Javier Bardem, with the big additions being Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan, Christopher Walken as Emperor Shaddam IV, and Léa Seydoux as Lady Margot.
Now, the Dune: Part Two cast has gotten even more star-studded. Variety confirms that Anya Taylor-Joy has a role in Dune: Part Two as a major character.
The actor made a surprise appearance at the London premiere and posed on the red carpet with cast mates.
Who Is Anya Taylor-Joy Playing In Dune: Part Two?
Though her role has not officially been revealed, Taylor-Joy is likely playing Alia Atreides in Dune: Part Two. In Frank Herbert's novel, Alia is Paul's younger sister, the daughter of Duke Leto Atreides and Lady Jessica, who was born on Arrakis eight months after her father's death. Because her mother consumed the Water of Life while she was in the womb, Alia was pre-born, meaning she is fully aware before birth and already has a developed personality.
Alia was portrayed by Alicia Witt in David Lynch's Dune, Laura Burton in Frank Herbert's Dune, and Daniela Amavia in Frank Herbert's Children of Dune.
With the ability to access ancestral memories, Alia is also highly susceptible to Abomination, being overpowered by a memory and potentially going insane. Though she is expected to have a major role, exactly how Alia is adapted in the sequel has been highly secretive. The only information known about her is a brief character description as "an embryo who advises her mother from the womb," which doesn't even mention Alia by name, and now, that Taylor-Joy will likely be playing her.
Dune 2 Changing Alia Atreides' Role Sets Up A More Satisfying Ending For 1 Character
New details about Alia Atreides' role in Dune: Part Two teases a major change to the story that could give one character a more satisfying ending.
The actor is known for her role in the Netflix miniseries The Queen's Gambit, which earned her an Emmy nomination. She has also starred in several films, including The Witch, Last Night in Soho, The Menu, and will be playing the titular character in the Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. No matter how Alia is adapted to the screen, Taylor-Joy is a supremely talented young actor, so she should fit right in with the rest of Dune: Part Two cast.
Source: Variety/Twitter/X
Dune: Part Two
- Release Date
- February 27, 2024
- Runtime
- 167 minutes
- Director
- Denis Villeneuve
Cast
Paul Atreides
Chani
WHERE TO WATCH
Dune: Part Two continues the epic saga of Paul Atreides as he allies with Chani and the Fremen. Pursuing retribution for his family's devastation, Paul grapples with a significant decision impacting his personal desires and the universe's future, attempting to avert a dire destiny that only he anticipates.
- Writers
- Denis Villeneuve
- Sequel(s)
- Dune: Part Three
- Franchise(s)
- Dune
- Budget
- $122 Million
- Studio(s)
- Legendary Pictures
- Distributor(s)
- Warner Bros. Pictures
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