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'Dune', the 2021 remake of the original 984 films, is the most awaited film of this year, and rightfully so. With a cast of highly outstanding actors and actresses, the film brings back a storyline that has managed to captivate countless viewers for over a decade. Based on the 'Dune' series, the movie is now going to bring the excellent film from the 80s back to your screen with extraordinary visuals, filmmaking, and direction. 

The film is all set to be released on October 22nd this year, and of course, the masses can't wait. Its star cast includes notable names of the industry like Timothee, Rebecca, Zendaya, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, David Dastmalchian, Chang Chen, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Charlotte Rampling, Jason Momoa, and Javier Bardem. 

The remake movie is to be directed by Denis Villeneuve and is based on the same desert planet as the 'Dune' novel by Frank Herbert, written in 1965. The storyline revolves around Paul Atreides, his noble House Atreides on the desert planet, Arrakis, and his family. All hell breaks loose when the planet becomes victim to a dangerous war between the Fremen people and the enemy, House Harkonnen. Additional to the threat are gigantic desert worms that swallow everything that comes their way. 

Here are all the roles you will see the cast playing:

Cast and characters:

Timothée Chalamet plays Paul Atreides

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Chalamet portrays Paul Atreides, the son of Duke Atreides and the heir to the House Atrides on the water planet Caladan. Being born to Lady Jessica, the partner of Duke Leto Atreides and a member of a secret order of women — the Bene Gesserit, that are trained in physical and mental manipulation, Paul is genetically trained, too. His special powers make him an important figure in the fantasy universe as he is sought out for many religious and political compositions throughout their cosmos. 

Oscar Isaac plays Duke Leto Atreides

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The family head of the House Atreides and the just leader of Caladan, Duke Leto Atreides, is ordered to shift with his family to Arrakis, the desert planet, and overlook the spice-mining projects of the area. 

Zendaya as Chani

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A "Fremen", the natives of Arrakis, Zendaya plays Chani, a spice expert who knows everything about her niche and also the way of life on the desert planet. She is the love interest of Paul Atreides and was usually featured in his psychic dreams when he was still on his home planet, Caladan. 

Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica

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Partner of Duke Leto and mother of Paul Atreides, Lady Jessica, played by Rebecca Ferguson, hails from the secret society of women. Known as the Bene Gesserit, the society trains its members in highly complex studies of physical and mental manipulation, which eventually joins their genetic makeup and is hence also an ability of Paul Atreides. 

Jason Momoa as Duncan Idaho

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The Aquaman star is again back with a great role up to his caliber and acting prowess and plays a skilled swordsman. Playing Duncan Idaho, he is loyal to the House Atreides and also a mentor to Paul Atreides. The character gets an impressive timeline to his name in the novel, and if the film stays true to the books, he is sure to enjoy a prominent role. Well-versed in the ways of wars and love, Idaho is a character to look out for in the series. 

Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck

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A mentor and advisor to both Paul Atreides and his father, Duke Leto Atreides, Gurney Halleck, played by Josh Brolin, is the weapons master of the Atreides House. He is in control of the House's warforce and also is the trainer that shows the family the ways of warfare and skills with a sword. He teaches combat fighting but also enjoys the finer arts of life like writing poetry and playing music. 

Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen

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The character, Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, hails from the House Harkonnen and is the arch enemy to House Atreides. Played by Stellan Skarsgård, the character serves as the original master of spices in the desert planet and has to release his controls on the operations when the Emperor orders him to. 

Dave Bautista as Glossu Rabban

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The underling to Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, Glossu Rabban, is played by Dave Bautista and acts as the repulsive head of the House Harkonnen's assassin. The lackey carries his command with utter viciousness and possesses strong control over the spice holds of the planet. 

Javier Bardem plays Stilgar Ben Fifrawi

The leader or Naib of the tribe of “Freman" or 'sietch', the character, is portrayed by Javier Bardem. The desert is well known to Stilagar, and he helps Lady Jessica and Paul Atreides when they need to escape the capital of the desert planet and have to make their way in the harsh desert. They are pursued by the ferocious Herkonnens.  

Charlotte Rampling as Gaius Helen Mohiam

Bene Gesserit Reverend Mother, Gaius Helen Mohiam, is played by Charlotte Rampling. The imposing lady enjoys the status of Reverend Mother, which is the highest rank among the secret society Bene Gesserit. She trains the humans that show capabilities and talents that are beyond those of humans and also administers the tests to these special people. The ability is also shown by Paul Atreides.

Sharon Duncan-Brewster as Dr. Liet Kynes

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Sharon Duncan-Brester secured the role for Dr. Liet Kynes. She is a fremen scientist, an Imperial ecologist, and a paleontologist in the kingdom of the galactic Emperor. Also playing the judge of change on Arrakis, Dr. Liet Kynes works for transforming the desert planet into a water planet like Paul's home place Caladan. The Dr. is also Chani’s (played by Zendaya) mother. The character is originally shown as Chani's Father in the Frank Herbert novel. 

Here is what the critics had to say about the movie after the 2021 Venice Film Festival, where the movie was premiered:-

What to expect from the movie?

"Everything about Dune works. From Hans Zimmer's AMAZING score to Greig Fraser's stunning cinematography to Bob Morgan and Jacqueline West's gorgeous costumes…the movie feels like they went to the other side of the galaxy and filmed what was really happening," said Steve Weintraub, a film critic at Collider. 

The Los Angeles Times also said, "With methodical poise and seat-rattling spectacle, the French Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve (who wrote the script with Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth) draws you into an astonishingly vivid, sometimes plausibly unnerving vision of the future."