'Dune' 2021: Get To Know The Cast Behind The Sci-Fi Thriller | Tatler Asia

"Dune," Denis Villeneuve's latest sci-fi thriller, has already become one of 2021's most anticipated releases. Here's what you need to know about the actors headlining the film:

Based on a 1965 novel of the same name, Dune is one of 2021's most highly anticipated film releases. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the movie centres around the epic story of Paul Atreides and his power struggle to gain control of the planet Arrakis. Here, we introduce you to the actors and actresses who are bringing this fantastic world straight to our screens this year!

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Timothée Chalamet

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Portraying the protagonist himself is Oscar-nominated actor, Timothée Chalamet. Fans may recognise him from previous films such as Call Me By Your Name and Little Women. The twentysomething actor is a rising star in Hollywood, talented in his own right, and an alumnus at a performing arts high school in LaGuardia. Interestingly, he also used to date Madonna's daughter, whom he met in high school.

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Zendaya

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The lovely Zendaya brings the character Chani to life on the set of Dune. A Disney alum and Emmy Award winner, Zendaya constantly portrays powerful female leads—and Dune will likewise not be an exception. Her upcoming project will also see (or rather hear) her voice Lola Bunny in the upcoming Space Jam: A New Legacy.

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Oscar Isaac

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Oscar Isaac is a Guatemalan actor and Julliard alum (having graduated in 2005). He's been an actor for over fifteen years, and has worked alongside Channing Tatum, Ryan Gosling, and Madonna. The 42-year-old actor is best known for his classically handsome features, his commitment to Star Wars, and his dedication to his Latino roots.

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Rebecca Ferguson

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In an interview with The Guardian, Rebecca Ferguson said that she considers her international career to be quite "newish". Though the Swedish actress has gained prominence in her home country, she still considers herself fairly new to Tinseltown. Having started out as a model, Ferguson food found herself better suited to acting and has since premiered alongside Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible and with Hugh Jackman in The Greatest Showman.

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Josh Brolin

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Another A-list actor on the cast of Dune is Josh Brolin, multi-awarded actor and Academy Award nominee. He's a constant in the Avengers and Deadpool franchises; despite his busy schedule, however, he's also a dedicated father. He has two adult children with ex-wife Alice Adair, but also welcomed his fourth child just last year in 2020.

Dave Bautista

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Dave Bautista is a Filipino American wrester turned actor best known for his appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Stellan Skarsgård

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At the age of 68, Stellan Skarsgård has achieved what many young actors hope for in their career: a fantastic oeuvre and the skills to match. His range has allowed him to play everything from oil rig worker to mathematician and even fiery abolitionist in earlier films.

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