Dune 2 features a stacked cast but fans are wondering if Anya Taylor-Joy is in the film as well, following her surprise appearance at the premiere. Is Anya Taylor-Joy in Dune: Part Two? Who is she playing? Here is all you need to know.
Is Anya Taylor-Joy in Dune 2?
Yes, Anya Taylor-Joy is in Dune 2.
As reported by Variety, Anya Taylor-Joy confirmed her presence in Dune 2 at the film’s world premiere in Leicester Square via an interview streamed through Warner Bros. UK’s official TikTok account. However, she played coy when asked about her presence at the premiere and who she was playing saying that viewers had to see the film to find out.
In the interview, Anya Taylor-Joy was full of praise for Dune 2, in particular the work of director Denis Villeneuve. She said:
“Having seen it, this is probably one of the best movies I’ve seen in my entire life. Genuinely, Denis has killed it, it’s incredible.”
She then added that being part of Dune 2 was a dream come true and also praised the books the films were adapted from. She also highly praised Villeneuve and the ensemble cast of the film.
Anya Taylor-Joy joins Dune: Part Two’s cast, which includes Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Fergusson, Josh Brolin, Dave Bautista, Stellan Skarsgård, Charlotte Rampling, Javier Bardem, Austin Butler, Léa Seydoux, Souheila Yacoub, and Florence Pugh.
Taylor-Joy’s appearance in Dune 2 was heavily speculated upon in the days leading to the film’s premiere. This happened after a screenshot of Taylor-Joy’s filmography in Letterboxd leaked online showing Dune Part Two as part of the credits. The credit has since been removed.
Which character is Anya Taylor-Joy playing in Dune 2?
Anya Taylor-Joy’s character in Dune 2 is currently undisclosed. Fans will have to see the film to find out who she is playing.
However, according to reputed industry insider MyTimetoShineHello, Anya Taylor Joy is reportedly playing Alia Atreides, the sister of Timothee Chalamet’s Paul Atreides.
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