Timothee Chalamet says Anya Taylor-Joy is "terrifying and amazing" in 'Dune: Part Three'
Los Angeles, July 11
Actor Timothee Chalamet has praised his 'Dune: Part Three' co-star Anya Taylor-Joy, describing her performance in the upcoming film as "terrifying and amazing" while speaking at the Global IMAX Fan Event in Los Angeles, according to People.
During the event, where the new trailer for 'Dune: Part Three' was unveiled, Chalamet spoke about finally getting the opportunity to work with Taylor-Joy after her brief appearance in 2024's Dune: Part Two.
"Anya is something special in this movie," Chalamet said, adding, "I didn't really get to work with her on the second one."
Praising director Denis Villeneuve and cinematographer Linus Sandgren, Chalamet recalled Taylor-Joy's first day on set, according to People.
"The first day Anya stepped on set, just visually, it was breathtaking," he said.
The actor said Taylor-Joy delivers a remarkable performance in the film.
"She's unbelievable in this movie. That's not media hyperbole. She's actually terrifying and amazing," he added.
Chalamet also praised Robert Pattinson, who joins the franchise as Scytale, a key character in 'Dune: Part Three'. Having previously shared screen space with Pattinson in the 2019 film The King, Chalamet said, "Fantastic. I knew how good he was."
When asked how Pattinson's Scytale, along with Zendaya's Chani, Javier Bardem's Stilgar, Florence Pugh's Princess Irulan and Taylor-Joy's character fit into Paul Atreides' journey as emperor, Chalamet avoided revealing plot details.
"The clues are in the book," he said, referring to Frank Herbert's 1969 novel Dune Messiah, which serves as the source material for the third instalment, according to People.
Reflecting on the story's themes, Chalamet said, "Frank Herbert and Denis hopefully painted a nuanced picture, a warning tale to beware charismatic leaders. I think the proof is in the pudding. It had little to do with me."
Villeneuve responded with a joke, saying, "The spice pudding," referencing the fictional substance central to the Dune universe.
"Spice pudding, exactly," Chalamet replied with a laugh, according to People.
Dune: Part Three is slated to hit theatres on December 18.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I love how Denis Villeneuve is building this universe so carefully. Anya Taylor-Joy as this mysterious character - "terrifying and amazing" - that's exactly what I'd expect from her. And the spice pudding joke? 😂 These actors clearly have great chemistry off-screen too. Can't wait for December!
Honestly, I'm a bit tired of all the Hollywood hype. Yes, Dune is great cinema, but can we also talk about how our Indian cinema is producing equally amazing sci-fi and fantasy? The visual effects in Kalki 2898 AD were incredible. Diversity in storytelling matters. Still, I'll watch Dune: Part Three for the spectacle.
Robert Pattinson in Dune? Sign me up! He was incredible in The Batman and Tenet. And Timothée Chalamet saying Anya is "terrifying and amazing" - that's exactly the kind of performance I expect from her. The casting for this trilogy has been absolutely perfect. December 18 can't come soon enough!
The way Villeneuve is handling these adaptations is brilliant. Dune Messiah is such a complex book - it's all about how power corrupts and how even the "chosen one" can become a tyrant. Timothée's comment about "beware charismatic leaders" shows he really understands the material. So refreshing to see actors who actually read the books!
I appreciate Timothée's humility in saying the story's themes "had little to do with me." That's the mark of a true artist - recognizing that
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