Dune Trailer: Five Key Takeaways

Dune will be released on December 18, 2020 (Photo: Warner Bros)

Warner Bros released the first trailer for Denis Villeneuve’s highly anticipated adaptation of Dune, based on Frank Herbert’s celebrated 1965 science fiction novel of the same name. A French Canadian filmmaker, Villeneuve is known for such films as Sicario, Arrival, and Blade Runner 2049.

The film features a star-studded cast with Timothée Chalamet at the helm. Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Zendaya, David Dastmalchian, Chang Chen, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Charlotte Rampling, Jason Momoa and Javier Bardem make up the supporting cast.

The setting is a distant future in which humanity has colonized the universe, and there are still noble houses that possess planets as their fiefdoms. Our hero, Paul Atreides (Chalamet) is the scion of a family that receives the administration of the ruler of the known universe, Emperor Padishah Shaddam IV. While the planet is the only source of a priceless substance called melange, most of it is desert. Therefore, it is both a gift and a curse.

The official synopsis of the film reads: “The journey of a mythical and emotionally charged hero, Dune tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and talented young man born in a great destiny beyond his comprehension, who must travel to the planet more dangerous in the world. universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces erupt 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 its fear will survive. “

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Here are five key takeaways from the trailer:

1. Timothée Chalamet looks perfect as Paul Atreides

Timothée Chalamet in a still from Dune. (Photo: Warner Bros)

There is no doubt that Chalamet looks like the role of Paul. Also unlike the film adaptation (directed by David Lynch released in 1984), in which the actor who played Paul did not look like a teenager who is supposed to be the character at the beginning of the story, Chalamet’s age is perfect for him. character.

2. Jason Momoa as Duncan Idaho

Jason Momoa in a still from Dune. (Photo: Warner Bros)

Like Chalamet, Jason Momoa plays the role of Duncan Idaho, who is described as an attractive man with curly black hair. The character is a swordsman employed by House Atreides. He is also a loyal man. In the film, Denis Villeneuve has described Idaho as “Han Solo-esque.”

3. Sandworms

Sandworm in the Dune trailer. (Photo: Warner Bros)

We only see a glimpse of the dreaded sandworms, giant creatures that reside on Arrakis, but they look terrifying, huge, and believable. It is their larvae that produce melange. We can’t wait to see more sandworms in the movie.

4. Javier Bardem as Stilgar

Javier Bardem looks amazing as Stilgar. (Photo: Warner Bros)

Dune is full of talented artists, and Bardem is one of them. The actor plays the role of Stilgar, leader of the Fremen. The character befriends Idaho and later, after (MINOR SPOILER) House Harkonnen attacks House Atreides, gives shelter to the remaining members of the family.

5. Pictures

A still from Dune. (Photo: Warner Bros)

Denis Villeneuve is known for his visually stunning films and seems to have given Dune a unique visual flavor. The movie suitably resembles the source material and yet it seems to be its thing. There is a nice sci-fi feel and aesthetic that is unique to the world of Dune.

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