Austin Butler in talks to play Feyd-Rautha in Dune: Part Two

Actor Austin Butler is in negotiations to play a key villain position in filmmaker Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two. The movie is a sequel to the filmmaker’s sci-fi blockbuster Dune, which was primarily based on writer Frank Herbert’s 1965 basic guide of the identical identify.

Released in October 2021, Dune adopted the story of Paul Atreides, a superb and gifted younger man born into a fantastic future past his understanding, who should journey to probably the most harmful planet within the universe to make sure the way forward for his household and his folks.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Butler’s identify is circling for the a part of Feyd-Rautha, the crafty nephew of Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, who was performed by Stellan Skarsgard within the first half. Earlier this week, it was reported that British star Florence Pugh was in talks to affix the sequel as Princess Irulan Corrino, the daughter of Padishah Emperor Shaddam Corrino IV, a job that’s but to be solid.

Part two of Dune is predicted to start out manufacturing later this 12 months and has a launch date of October 20, 2023. The sequel can even deliver again authentic solid members, together with Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgard, Dave Bautista, Zendaya and Javier Bardem.

Butler is finest recognized for starring in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. He is presently awaiting the discharge of Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis, wherein he performs the position of iconic musician Elvis Presley. Also starring Tom Hanks, Elvis will launch worldwide in June this 12 months.