Anya Taylor-Joy Confirms Dune: Part Two Role With a Surprise Appearance at London Premiere
Queen’s Gambit actress Anya Taylor-Joy will join the already star-studded cast of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two as a major character.
anya taylor joy is at the dune: part two world premiere. in this essay, i will explain why this is not a random coincidence and reveal who i think she portrays in the film- pic.twitter.com/0Muygo6lp7
— alli (@allinicolee5) February 15, 2024
The actress revealed her role in the film by making a surprise appearance at the London premiere on February 15, which was further confirmed by Variety. Taylor-Joy joined her castmates on the red carpet, sporting a chic all-white Christian Dior outfit.
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— morticia (@voiceofIove) February 15, 2024
While on the red carpet, the actress shared her thoughts on the film in an interview with Warner Bros. She explained, “Having seen it, this is probably one of the best movies I’ve ever seen in my entire life.” Taylor-Joy did not reveal which character she will depict, simply stating, “You’ll have to see the film.”
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— kins (luvs rachel zegler) (@sansafied) February 15, 2024
When asked about her excitement toward joining the saga’s universe, Taylor-Joy expressed, “This is a dream come true. You know, the books are incredible, but, with this cast and with Denis, it just doesn’t get any better than that.”
This news does not come as a shock to some fans, as it has been widely speculated that Taylor-Joy would be added to the cast in the weeks leading up to this announcement. Many people predicted that the Golden Globe-winning actress would join fellow stars Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet on screen after fans on X reported seeing her make a cameo at the film’s Mexico premiere on February 6. The film was also accidentally listed under the star’s Letterboxd filmography for a short time prior to the announcement before being removed, furthering the rumors of her casting.
Taylor-Joy opened up about having to keep her role in the film a secret with The Upcoming, sharing, “It honestly feels like a fever dream. It feels like I’ve been keeping this inside for ages, so it’s like, ‘Ahh! It’s happening.’”
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— Cal. (@ratandbones) February 13, 2024
It is rumored that Taylor-Joy will portray the role of Alia Atreides, the sister of Chalamet’s character, though it has not been confirmed. Nevertheless, the star will have a major role in the feature, and many people are excited to see her join the cast.
hear me when i say this. if anya taylor joy is in dune as alia you will never be able to shut me up. this will be the only thing i talk about for a YEAR
— emma (@emma_slaby) February 15, 2024
Taylor-Joy joins other new additions to the sci-fi film’s cast: Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, and Christopher Walken, all of whom have also been confirmed to have roles in the upcoming sequel. The actress feels working with her castmates has been “unbelievable,” expressing, “I mean, I can’t think of a better cast. It’s wild.”
Zendaya, Florence Pugh, and apparently Anya Taylor-Joy are all in Dune: Part Two pic.twitter.com/9uQbbib4ua
— Emily |Challengers Era| (@now3yholland) February 8, 2024
The highly anticipated follow-up to Villeneuve’s Oscar-winning 2021 feature will be released in theaters across the United States on March 1. Until then, viewers can catch up on the first installment of the film series by streaming Dune on Netflix.
