Dune Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 2, 2022

Dune

Release Date: Friday, October 22, 2021 Theaters Friday, December 3, 2021 VOD / Digital

Director: Denis Villeneuve

Starring: Timothee Chalamet • Rebecca Ferguson • Dave Bautista • Stellan Skarsgard • Charlotte Rampling

PG-13 Action N/A

4.12 / 5.0

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, “Dune” tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence—a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential—only those who can conquer their fear will survive.

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Who stars in Dune – Cast List

T
Timothee Chalamet
... Paul Atreides

Marty Supreme, Dune: Part Three
R
Rebecca Ferguson
... Lady Jessica

Mercy, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
Dave Bautista
... Glossu 'Beast' Rabban

The Wrecking Crew, Avengers: Endgame
S
Stellan Skarsgard
... Baron Harkonnen [villain]

Sentimental Value, Dune: Part Two
C
Charlotte Rampling
... Reverend Mother Mohiam

Father Mother Sister Brother, Dune: Part Two
Oscar Isaac
... Duke Leto Atreides

The King of Kings, Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein
Z
Zendaya
... Chani

The Odyssey, The Drama
Javier Bardem
... Stilgar

F1, Dune: Part Two
Jason Momoa
... Duncan Idaho

The Wrecking Crew, Supergirl
C
Chang Chen
... Dr. Wellington Yueh

Eros, Grandmasters
Josh Brolin
... Gurney Halleck

The Running Man, Avengers: Endgame
D
David Dastmalchian
... Piter De Vries

Street Fighter, Oppenheimer

Who is making Dune – Crew List

A look at Dune behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Denis Villeneuve last helmed Dune: Part Two and Blade Runner 2049. The film's writer Denis Villeneuve last penned Dune: Part Two.

Director: Denis Villeneuve
Screenwriters: Denis Villeneuve
Eric Roth
Jon Spaihts
Producers: Cale Boyter
Brian Herbert
Mary Parent
Thomas Tull

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: Legendary Entertainment
Legendary Entertainment

Production – What we know about the Dune

Key Facts

Zendaya will play the love interest of Timothee Chalamet’s character (Variety, 1/30/19).
Oscar Isaac will play the father of Timothee Chalamet’s character in the movie (Variety, 1/29/19).
Charlotte Rampling will play the Reverend Mother Mohiam, the emperor’s truthsayer (Hollywood Reporter, 1/15/19).
Stellan Skarsgard will play villain Baron Harkonnen, whose family previously ruled Arrakis and has a long hatred of the Atreides family (Hollywood Reporter, 1/9/2019).
Rebecca Ferguson will play Atreides’ mother, Lady Jessica, who escapes with him into the desert and helps him become a savior in their eyes (Hollywood Reporter, 9/7/18).
Based on Frank Herbert's novel, which was published in 1965.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2021

Completed

Changed Dune movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jun 2019

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jul 2018

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Eyeing an early 2019 production start.

Nov 2016

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Legendary Pictures has acquired the rights from the Frank Herbert's iconic novel Dune.

Mar 2011

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Paramount's option to produce Dune expired, Richard Rubinstein will decide whether to use Chase Palmer's script or start over.

Oct 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for sequences of strong violence, some disturbing images and suggestive material
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English