With a plethora of films in multiple genres, Christopher Walken is one of the most prolific and renowned actors in the film industry. With a massive career that spans 55 years, Walken has surely stood above the rest and he continues to go strong as he is a part of the much-anticipated Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi franchise, Dune: Part Two which features big names like Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, and many more.
Christopher Walken portrays the role of Emperor Shaddam Corrino IV, who happens to be the main villain of the sequel. The casting of the veteran actor was kept under wraps by the executives of the film, and very little was shown about the character in the trailer. However, Ben Shapiro was not impressed by this fact as he brutally roasts the King of New York actor in his review.
Ben Shapiro Harshly Mocks Christopher Walken in His Review
Ben Shapiro is a hard man to impress as when it comes to entertainment, especially films, he has a selective palate and a mindset that makes it painfully excruciating hard to please him. He prefers reviewing the film with his intellect and a preference for quality over quantity.
In his YouTube channel, Ben Shapiro reviewed Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two, where he talked about a lot of things about the sequel to 2021. However, he was not impressed with Christopher Walken’s casting in the sequel as he was not impressed with his portrayal of the role of Emperor Shaddam Corrino IV and he looked very out of place in the film. In his review, Ben Shapiro said,
“I only have a couple of problems in terms of the film Christopher Walken as the emperor is weird and takes you out of it it’s like, oh I’m the emperor like ‘what are you doing here you couldn’t found like anyone else old in Hollywood? Like literally no one?”
Though Ben Shapiro was not impressed with Walken’s casting in the film, he was mostly impressed by the film and the action it showcased, which makes Dune: Part Two a successful film.
Christopher Walken Was Not Serious While Portraying His Role in Dune: Part Two
Christopher Walken began his acting career as a child actor, as he wanted to fulfill his mother’s dream of becoming a star. The actor was reportedly influenced by Elvis Presley. Walken became known for his breakout role in the Robert De Niro starring war film The Deer Hunter, for which he earned an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
While one would anticipate that the actor would be immensely serious about portraying his serious role in Dune: Part Two. However, it was reported that he was not that serious while filming for the sequel. Florence Pugh, who played his daughter Princess Irulan in the film, shared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that they did a lot of silly activities when the cameras were not rolling.
“All of our stuff was pretty intense, and I used to spend my time in a room with him for hours…He’s surprisingly silly. In between takes, he would be talking about his favorite kind of doughnuts. There would be this huge stand-off [scene] between everyone, and then he would turn to me and be like, ‘What’s your favorite kind of doughnut?’ I’d be like ‘Jam-filled, obviously.’”
Walken’s parents reportedly have a bakery shop named and operate the Walken Bakery in Astoria, New York.
Dune: Part Two can be watched in theatres near you.
