Anya Taylor-Joy Confirms Role In Denis Villeneuve’s Sequel

What’s this: an additional young celebrity belongs to the actors of Denis Villeneuve’s sequel “Dune: Part Two“? Yes, indeed. Variety reports that Anya Taylor-Joy joined the likes of Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Austin Butler for the upcoming blockbuster’s world premiere in London today, confirming that she has a role in the film. That news should shock no one who’s kept up with movie rumors the past week. Taylor-Joy’s name popped up on the credits for “Dune: Part Two” on Letterboxd, with screenshots rapidly going viral. The credit report was rapidly gotten rid of, however reports swirled that the starlet remained in the movie.

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And since reports have actually been verified with Taylor-Joy turning up on the best’s red rug. Yet while followers of Frank Herbert‘s “Dune” books will easily deduce who the actress plays in the sequel, The Playlist won’ t ruin it currently. Yet, needs to a “Dune Messiah” movie occur, Taylor-Joy will certainly have a significant role because movie. And if “Children Of Dune” in some way obtains greenlit, Taylor-Joy would certainly take center-stage. Yet allow’s neither guess or hand out way too much …

With the enhancement of “Dune: Part Two” to her schedule, Taylor-Joy has a massive 2024 awaiting her. She stars in an additional upcoming hit, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” which strikes movie theaters on Might 24. The “Mad Max: Fury Road” innovator sees the starlet handle the role of Charlize Theron‘s female war captain from the 2015 film as a younger version of the character comes of age in a ravaged post-apocalyptic world. No word on when “Furiosa” will have its world premiere, but don’ t be shocked if George Miller introduces it at Cannes quickly prior to its staged launch.

With Anya Taylor-Joy signing up with the rankings, “Dune: Part Two” has among one of the most powerful set casts in current memory. She signs up with various other newbies Butler, Florence Pugh, Léa Seydoux, Souheila Yacoub, and Christopher Walken in the actors. Chalamet and Zendaya lead returning cast participants, which additionally consist of Rebecca Ferguson, John Brolin, Dave Bautista, Stellan Skarsgård, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem.

“Dune: Part Two” strikes movie theaters on March 1. Remain tuned for very early responses to the movie after its opening night today.