Chang Chen In Talks To Join The ‘Dune’ Reboot
The Dune reboot is set to add another star to its cast in Chang Chen.
The actor, best known for his role in 2000’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, is in talks to play Dr. Yueh, a physician who works for the Atreides family. His character exists in the original novel and is not a new creation for the film. Fans will likely be glad to see the source material is being followed so closely.
Chen joins an already stellar cast that includes:
- Timothee Chalamet as Paul Atreides
- Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica Atreides
- Oscar Isaac as Duke Leto Atreides
- Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck
- Stellan Skarsgard as Baron Harkonnen
- Dave Bautista as the Baron’s nephew Rabban
- Zendaya as Chani
- Jason Momoa as Duncan Idaho
- Javier Bardem as Stilgar
- Charlotte Rampling as Reverend Mother Mohiam
- David Dastmcalchian as Piter De Vries
Fanmade concept art based on Frank Herbert’s Dune. Illustrated by Luke Oram.
Stephen Henderson (Manchester by the Sea, Lady Bird) has also been cast in the film, though it’s not yet clear what his role is as of yet. Furthermore, Hans Zimmer has been confirmed to be composing the film’s score, and the production will film in Budapest and Jordan.
A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, “Dune” tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode 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 their fear will survive.
Director Denis Villeneuve has previously labelled Dune as ‘Star Wars for adults’. The film is slated for a November 2020 release and filming has already begun, which should allow plenty of time for post-production. For more updates on Dune, stay tuned to Movie News Net.
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