Culture news Surprise, this famous actress shows up at the premiere of Dune 2, her role in the film was a well-kept secret
A few weeks before the release of this sequel to the cinema, a particularly popular actress revealed her presence in this film.
In September 2021, spectators around the world were able to discover a new adaptation of Frank Herbert’s novel Dune on the big screen. After the 1984 film starring Kyle MacLachlan (Twin Peaks), Denis Villeneuve showed a new side of this cult science fiction universe. Very well received by critics with an average of 83% from the specialized press and 90% from spectators on Rotten Tomatoes, this feature film clearly left its mark. Many appreciated the aesthetic of the feature film, standing out impressively from other blockbusters omnipresent in cinema.
With very popular actors like Timothée Chalamet (Call Me by Your Name, Wonka) in the role of Paul Atréides, Rebecca Ferguson (Mission Impossible) who plays Dame Jessica or even Zendaya (Spider-Man, Euphoria) in the shoes of Chani, this first film benefits from a five-star cast. What arouses the curiosity of Internet users is that the second opus will contain other internationally renowned stars, such as Florence Pugh (Midsommar, Black Widow), Austin Butler (Elvis), but also another actress who has revealed herself just a few hours ago during the film’s premiere. It’s Anya Taylor-Joy (The Queen’s Gambit, The Witch) who made a surprise appearance!
Anya Taylor-Joy in the casting of Dune 2
While rumors began to flourish on the Internet that Anya Taylor-Joy was part of the cast of Dune 2, the information has finally become official! It was during the film’s premiere in London that the 27-year-old star appeared among the film’s other actors. She confirmed that she did indeed have a role in this second opus during a question asked by a journalist present on the scene: “It’s a dream come true”. Subsequently, she expressed her love for the original work and the first film by Denis Villeneuve “The books are incredible, but with this cast and Denis, it doesn’t get better.” The first reviews of this film are already very positive!
At the moment, his role has not been officially confirmed, which leaves spectators around the world surprised. If you want to discover his character, you won’t have to wait long. Dune 2 will be released on February 28 in Franceor in just a few days.