And the rumors were finally confirmed. After several weeks of speculation about the possible appearance of Anya Taylor-Joy (Queen’s Gambit) in Dune: Part Twoafter a Letterboxd list included it among the films starring the actress, the actress herself confirmed it on the red carpet at the London premiere.
The Emmy-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actress walked the red carpet at Dune: Part Two along with the rest of the film’s cast and crew, led by stars such as Timothée ChalametZendaya, Austin ButlerFlorence Pugh, Leah Seydoux, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Rebecca Ferguson and Dave Baptist, among others.
In a live interview for Warner Bros.’s TikTok, Taylor-Joy confirmed her new job with these words. How did she feel about joining the franchise? “It is a dream come true”, was his response. “The books are incredible, but with this cast and with Denis (by Villeneuve, the director)… there is nothing better.”
What character does Anya Taylor-Joy have in “Dune 2”?
It was already known that there were other additions to the cast in the second part of Duneand who will play great roles, like Léa Seydoux, who from now on is Margot Fenring, or Austin Butler (Elvis), the new Feyd-Rautha. But the truth is that it is still unknown which character Anya Taylor-Joy plays in Frank Herbert’s books, although a couple of names have already started to sound strongly.
A rumor would indicate that the dulce de leche lover would play Wensicia Corrino, the sister of Princess Irulan, played by Florence Pugh, another of those who land in this second installment.
She is the daughter of Emperor Paddishah Shaddam IV, who after the death of her father takes charge of House Corrino until her son, Farad’n Corrino, comes of age.
But there could also be serious speculation that she could be Alia Atreides, the younger sister of Paul Atreides and a transcendental character in Frank Herbert’s story.
Denis Villeneuve highlighted that it has been difficult for Taylor-Joy’s participation to remain secret: “People signed with their blood.”
Apparently the actress has a small role, which would grow in the next installments. Anya did not mince words and gave her opinion about Dune: Part 2: He assured that it is “One of the best films I have seen in my entire life.”
The first reactions of those who attended the premiere (the film premieres in Argentina on Thursday, February 29) assure that it is one of the best science fiction films of recent years. The plot would focus on the war between the Harkonnen and the Fremen, who follow Paul Atreides.
According to the chronicler of Variety who attended the London premiere, “Dune Part Two is a gargantuan epic, a masterclass in craftsmanship, from Greig Fraser’s exceptional cinematography to Patrice Vermette’s magnificent world-building. “Denis Villeneuve has delivered the magnus opus of him directing one of the best science fiction films for generations to come.”