Timothée Chalamet and the ensemble vast of 2021’s Dune are set to return in the sequel to the hit sci-fi epic directed by Denis Villeneuve. The first film successfully set up the world created by Frank Herbert’s graphic novel. Despite the film being released on Max the same day it was released in theatres, the film was a commercial success and won 6 Oscars.
The 2021 film boasted an excellent ensemble cast led by Chalamet along with Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Dave Bautista, Zendaya, and Jason Momoa among others. When it came to their salaries for the film, Chalamet, and Momoa were paid handsomely while the female actors were paid lesser compared to them.
Timothée Chalamet and Jason Momoa Were The Biggest Earners in Dune
Timothée Chalamet led Denis Villeneuve’s 2021 sci-fi epic Dune based on Frank Herbert’s beloved novels. Chalamet and the ensemble cast’s contribution to the film led to a fascinating and visually stunning world for sci-fi fans. The film successfully set up the narrative between warring houses Atreides and Harkonnen over the control of the ‘spice’ planet Arrakis.
The film was a success at the box office and managed to win in various technical categories at the Oscars. The film included many A-list stars including Jason Momoa, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, etc and many of them are returning for the sequel which is releasing worldwide in March.
Being the lead, Chalamet was paid the highest among the cast, receiving $2.2 million for his role as Paul Atreides. Momoa, who was fresh off of the success of 2018′ Aquaman, came in second place, earning $2 million for his role as Duncan Idaho. However, the women in the film received less compared to them. (via Showbiz Galore)
Zendaya and Ferguson received $300,000 and $500,000 for their roles as Chani and Lady Jessica respectively. Their reduced pay is due to their limited roles in the film. However, they have a bigger role in the sequel and are expected to be paid more for that, especially Zendaya, who is essentially the second lead of Dune: Part Two.
Denis Villeneuve Is Humbled By Christopher Nolan’s Praise for Dune: Part Two
Recently, directors Christopher Nolan and Denis Villeneuve sat down and interviewed each other about their work, especially for Dune: Part Two (via YouTube). Nolan had high praise for the film comparing it to Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Villeneuve was extremely happy with his compliment and talked about it in an interview with GamesRadar+.
Villeneuve stated that Nolan comparing his film with something as groundbreaking as The Empire Strikes Back was a huge honor as it is his favorite Star Wars film. He also claimed that such immense praise coming from a maverick director like Nolan was a big moment for him. He said,
“It’s a comparison that I would have never dared to do myself. I think it’s a beautiful compliment because Empire Strikes Back is by far my favorite Star Wars movie. So, it’s like, coming from Chris [Nolan], an incredible compliment.”
Villeneuve has started writing the third part which will be Dune: Messiah. However, he has expressed his intention to take some time off of the Dune universe a do something smaller for his next film. It remains to be seen what Villeneuve ends up directing next. Fans can watch the first Dune on Max and experience Dune: Part Two in theatres.
