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The latest report onDune: Part TwoclaimsFuriosaactress Anya Taylor-Joy joins Denis Villeneuve’s film, though her role is not yet confirmed. There are popular fan casting sites suggesting Taylor-Joy should play Alia Atreides, the younger sister of Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides.
The role was originally portrayed by several actresses in the past: Alicia Witt in David Lynch’s 1984 movie adaptation, Laura Burton in the 2000 miniseriesFrank Herbert’s Dune, and Daniela Amavia in the 2003 sequel,Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune.
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Anya Taylor-Joy Rumored To JoinDune: Part TwoAs Alia Atreides
According to industry insiderMyTimeToShineHello,The Queen’s GambitstarAnya Taylor-Joywill be playing Alia Atreides inDune: Part Two. Check out the post below:
Can confirm Anya Taylor-Joy is playing Alia Atreides in Dune Part 2pic.twitter.com/rLul05jFZk
— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH)July 16, 2025
The character is absolutely one of the trickiest roles to cast in theDunefranchise. Alia Atreides was born during the second half of the book, shares the same abilities as her brother, and becomes a major character in the second half ofDune. Interestingly, Alia is also an infant.
If the scooper’s information proves to be true, thenDenis Villeneuvedefinitely did age up the character which is yet to be confirmed once the movie hits the theaters. For a long time, Taylor-Joy has been speculated to appear in the sequel ofDunealongsideFlorence Pugh.
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It’s also a mystery why the role is kept hidden when Alia Atreides plays a major character in the story. Perhaps fans can count on it as something to look forward to. Meanwhile, Villeneuve teased during the CinemaCon 2023 in Las Vegas viaTHRwhat the audience can expect from the sequel.
“Part One is more of a contemplative movie. Part Two is an action-packed, epic, war movie. It is much more dense. We went to all-new locations. I didn’t want a feeling of repetition. It’s all new sets. Everything is new. This time, it’s full IMAX.”
Apart from the fact that fans can anticipate Anya Taylor-Joy’s appearance in the film, there’s also more adventure and revelations for the House Atreides. The director confirmed viaDeadline:
“It’s going to be another beautiful journey in the desert again. It’s the journey where Paul Atreides and his mother, Lady Jessica, make contact with the Fremen culture and meet with the Fremen. It’s Paul’s journey against the enemy. It’s a movie that will be more cinematic.”
The cast ofDune: Part Twowill also include Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, and Léa Seydoux.
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Alia Atreides Role Confirmed InDuneSequel
In a previous article fromTime, an unknown character fromDune 2is described as “an embryo who advises her mother from the womb,” which seemingly confirms the existence of Alia Atreides.
All these mysteries engulfing the upcomingDunefilm, as well as the rumored casting of Anya Taylor-Joy, are a testament that there are so many things that fans will discover and learn from the sequel. As Villeneuve confessed before, people will be surprised at how parts of the film were put together.
Dune: Part Twowill arrive in theaters on July 18, 2025.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
