Culture news Timothée Chalamet speaks French, but does he voice himself in Dune 2 by Denis Villeneuve?
The cinemas are still, a month later, illuminated by “Dune: second part”, but some gray areas remain concerning one of the main actors of Denis Villeneuve’s latest film. Some fans have questions about Timothé Chalamet’s performance, particularly in the French version of the film.
The Dune phenomenon
Dune: Second Part, or Dune 2 for short, is undoubtedly the biggest cinematic success of the start of the year in terms of admissions. Not only thanks to the notoriety of the saga, but also thanks to its main actors. Among the actors, we can see Zendaya in the role of Chani, a warrior from a remote people living in the desert, or Timothée Chamalet, in the role of Paul Atreides, a man demanding revenge for his family which was taken from him .
Timothée Chalamet and France
The American actor is known for his recent roles in the Dune saga, but also in Wonka, Bones and all and Don’t look up. However, although the actor plays exclusively in English, he is not only American, but he is also French! He’s also known for something that has nothing to do with cinema, more specifically his tastes: He loves France.
Speaking French is not a problem for him, he even speaks like a native as he has been practicing this language for a long time. Not only does he know it, but he practices it because he often comes to France, whether to go see his family, visit a particular region, or even support his favorite football team: AS Saint-Étienne. Logically, we all ask ourselves a question: If he speaks French so well, Does Timothée Chalamet dub himself in the French version of the film?
A voice like no other
Since 2019, Gauthier Battoue has been responsible for lending his voice to the Franco-American actor. Despite the level of French that Timothée possesses thanks to his French father, the celebrity only acts in English for the moment, leaving room for other actors to dub him in the different versions of the film, even the Frenchwoman. However, this is not what stops him from speaking French whenever he can!
In several interviews, we hear the Franco-American actor speaking in impeccable French, which does not leave the journalists unmoved, reacting in several different ways, always in a good mood. However, no, Timothée Chalamet doesn’t worry about his French voice, but who knows if this will always be the case?