Who plays Paul, Chani and Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen? Check Dune Part Two Cast Here

The casting of Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides adds depth and complexity to the character, capturing his journey from reluctant hero to messianic figure.

by Madhumitha | Updated Mar 01, 2024

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Who plays Paul?

Timothée Chalamet plays Paul in "Dune: Part Two." He's the main character in the movie, the heir to a powerful family called House Atreides. Chalamet is a famous actor, known for his great performances in other movies like "Call Me By Your Name." In "Dune: Part Two," Paul joins forces with a group of people called the Fremen after his father dies.

Together, they face big challenges and fight against their enemies in a huge battle. Paul also has special powers and has visions of what's going to happen in the future, which makes his journey even more difficult.

Chalamet does a great job bringing Paul to life on the screen, showing all his emotions and struggles as he tries to do what's right and protect his family and friends. People are excited to see Chalamet's performance in "Dune: Part Two" and how he brings Paul's character to life in the epic sci-fi adventure.

Who is Timothée Chalamet?

Timothée Chalamet is an actor from America and France. He's received many awards, like nominations for an Academy Award, Golden Globe Awards, and BAFTA Film Awards.

Chalamet started acting when he was a teenager, appearing on TV shows like Homeland in 2012. He made his movie debut in 2014 in a comedy-drama called Men, Women & Children, and he was also in Christopher Nolan's Interstellar.

But he became really famous for his role as a lovestruck teenager in Call Me by Your Name in 2017. He got an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for that. He's been in other big movies too, like Lady Bird and Little Women.

Chalamet has also acted in big-budget films like Dune in 2021 and its sequel Dune: Part Two in 2024. He's also going to play Willy Wonka in a movie called Wonka in 2023.

Besides acting, Chalamet has been on stage and won awards for his performances. Off-screen, people think he's really attractive and has great style.

Name

Timothée Hal Chalamet

Born

December 27, 1995 (age 28)

Country

New York City, U.S.

Citizenship

United States, France

Alma mater

Columbia University, New York University

Occupation

Actor

Who Plays Chani?

Zendaya plays Chani in "Dune: Part Two." She's known for playing MJ in the Spider-Man movies and won two Emmy awards for her role in the HBO series "Euphoria." In the movie, Chani is a Fremen warrior who helps Paul and learns about him as they go on their journey.

Zendaya does a great job portraying Chani, showing her strength and bravery as she fights alongside Paul and the Fremen against their enemies. People are excited to see Zendaya's performance in "Dune: Part Two" and how she brings Chani's character to life in the epic sci-fi adventure.

Who is Zendaya?

Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, known as Zendaya, is an American actress and singer. She's won two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. Born and raised in Oakland, California, Zendaya started her career as a child model and backup dancer.

She became famous for her roles on Disney Channel shows like Shake It Up and K.C. Undercover. Zendaya made her movie debut in Spider-Man: Homecoming and starred in its sequels. Her role as Rue Bennett in the HBO series Euphoria made her the youngest person to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

Zendaya has also been in movies like The Greatest Showman and Malcolm & Marie, as well as the science fiction films Dune and Dune: Part Two. She's also a musician and released an album in 2013. One of her biggest hits is "Rewrite the Stars" from The Greatest Showman soundtrack. Zendaya has also written and performed songs for Euphoria. She's known as one of the most influential people in the world according to Time magazine.

Name

Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman

Born

September 1, 1996 (age 27)

Country

Oakland, California, U.S.

Occupations

Actress, singer

Who Plays Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen?

Austin Butler plays Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in "Dune: Part Two." He's a new character in the movie and is known for his role as the King of Rock 'n' Roll in "Elvis." Butler was also nominated for a Best Actor award for his performance. In the movie, Feyd-Rautha is a villainous character, described as a kind of psychotic killer.

He's portrayed as a mix between a skilled sword master and Mick Jagger, a famous rock star. Butler does a great job bringing Feyd-Rautha to life on the screen, showing his menacing and dangerous side. People are excited to see Butler's performance in "Dune: Part Two" and how he portrays the villainous character in the epic sci-fi adventure.

Who is Austin Butler?

Austin Robert Butler is an actor from America. He was born on August 17, 1991, in Anaheim. Butler started acting on TV, appearing on shows like Zoey 101 and on channels like Disney Channel and Nickelodeon. He also had roles in teen dramas like Life Unexpected and Switched at Birth. Butler became well-known for his roles in The Carrie Diaries and The Shannara Chronicles.

In 2018, Butler made his debut on Broadway in The Iceman Cometh. He played Tex Watson in Quentin Tarantino's movie Once Upon a Time in Hollywood in 2019.

Butler became famous worldwide for playing Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's film Elvis in 2022. He won a Golden Globe and a BAFTA Award for his performance and was also nominated for an Academy Award. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023.

Recently, Butler starred in the war drama miniseries Masters of the Air in 2024 and played Feyd-Rautha in the science fiction movie Dune: Part Two, also in 2024.

Name

Austin Robert Butler

Born

August 17, 1991 (age 32)

Country

Anaheim, California, U.S.

Occupation

Actor

Years active

2005–present

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Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two is a big science fiction movie directed by Denis Villeneuve, who also helped write the screenplay. It's the sequel to the 2021 film Dune, and it's based on the book Dune by Frank Herbert. The story follows Paul Atreides as he joins forces with the Fremen people to fight against House Harkonnen on the desert planet Arrakis.

The movie features a star-studded cast, including Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Zendaya, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem, who all return from the first film. Newcomers to the cast include Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken, and Léa Seydoux.

Development for the movie began in 2016 when Legendary Entertainment got the rights to make a film based on "Dune." Villeneuve signed on as director in 2017 and planned to split the story into two parts because it's so complex. The first film's success determined if the second one would be made, but luckily, it did well both critically and financially, so the sequel was approved in 2021.

Filming for Dune: Part Two took place in various locations, including Budapest, Italy, Jordan, and Abu Dhabi, from July to December 2022.

The movie premiered in Mexico on February 6, 2024, and it's set to be released in the United States on March 1, 2024. Fans are excited to see how the story continues in this highly anticipated sequel.

Dune: Part Two Cast

Actor

Character

Timothée Chalamet

Paul Atreides (Muad'Dib)

Zendaya

Chani

Rebecca Ferguson

Lady Jessica

Josh Brolin

Gurney Halleck

Austin Butler

Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen

Florence Pugh

Princess Irulan

Dave Bautista

Glossu Rabban Harkonnen

Christopher Walken

Shaddam IV

Léa Seydoux

Lady Margot Fenring

Souheila Yacoub

Shishakli

Stellan Skarsgård

Baron Vladimir Harkonnen

Charlotte Rampling

Gaius Helen Mohiam

Javier Bardem

Stilgar

Anya Taylor-Joy

Alia Atreides

Dune: Part Two Plot

The story continues with Princess Irulan secretly believing that Paul Atreides might still be alive, while her father, Emperor Shaddam IV, feels down after House Atreides falls. Paul and Lady Jessica, along with Stilgar's Fremen troops, face an ambush but manage to overcome it on their way to Sietch Tabr on Arrakis. Some Fremen suspect Jessica and Paul of being spies, but others believe in the prophecy of a mother and son bringing prosperity to Arrakis.

Stilgar tells Jessica that their Reverend Mother is dying and convinces her to drink the deadly Water of Life to replace her. Jessica survives and gains the memories of her female ancestors. Jessica is secretly pregnant with Paul's sister, and the Water of Life awakens her daughter's mind before birth. Jessica begins to have spiritual conversations with her unborn child and believes they must convince the North of Arrakis first of the prophecy.

Paul learns the Fremen ways, forms a romantic relationship with Chani, and assists in raids on Harkonnen spice harvesters. He earns the titles "Muad'Dib" and "Usul" and becomes a prominent figure in the Fremen religion. Feyd-Rautha becomes the new ruler of Arrakis after Rabban fails to stop the Fremen revolts.

Paul's mother Jessica completes her religious quest in the North and travels South to unite with fundamentalists. Paul fears a holy war if he proceeds South as a messiah and remains in the North to fight the Harkonnens. He reunites with Gurney Halleck and prepares for war, finding atomic warheads hidden by House Atreides.

Fleyd's troops attack Sietch Tabr, and Paul consumes the Water of Life against Chani's wishes. He gains insight into the past and future and challenges the Emperor. Paul launches atomic warheads at Arrakeen's stronghold fortress and defeats Feyd-Rautha in a duel. He orders the Emperor to surrender the Imperial throne to him.

The Emperor gives in to Paul's demands, and Irulan offers her hand in marriage to him. Chani, upset by Paul's decision, leaves. Many Great Houses refuse to accept Paul's ascendancy, so he orders his Fremen army to lead them to paradise. Jessica and the unborn Alia reflect on the beginning of Muad'Dib's holy war.

Dune: Part Two Trailer

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Who plays Paul Chani Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen: FAQs

1. Who plays Paul in Dune: Part Two?          

Timothée Chalamet portrays Paul Atreides in the film.

2. Who plays Chani in Dune: Part Two?

Zendaya takes on the role of Chani, a young Fremen warrior and Paul's love interest.

3. Who portrays Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in Dune: Part Two?

Austin Butler portrays the villainous character Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in the movie.

4. Who is Austin Butler?

Austin Butler is an American actor known for his roles in TV shows like The Carrie Diaries and The Shannara Chronicles, as well as for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in the film Elvis.

5. What is Austin Butler's most recent role?

Austin Butler's recent roles include starring as Gale Cleven in the war drama miniseries Masters of the Air and as Feyd-Rautha in the epic science fiction film Dune: Part Two.