Surprise: Anya Taylor-Joy has a role in Dune: Part Two: who does she play?

And the rumors were finally confirmed. After several weeks of speculation about the possible appearance of Anya Taylor-Gioia (The Queen’s Gambit) In Duna: second partafter a Letterboxd list included it among the films starring the actress, the actress herself confirmed it on the red carpet of the London premiere.

The Emmy-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actress walked the red carpet Duna: second part along with the rest of the film’s cast and crew, led by stars like Timothée ChalametZendaya, Austin ButlerFlorence Pugh, Léa Seydoux, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Rebecca Ferguson and Dave Bautista, among others.

In a live interview for Warner Bros.’ TikTok, Taylor-Joy confirmed her new job with these words. What was it like joining the franchise? “It’s a dream come true”, was his reply. “The books are incredible, but with this cast and with Denis (di Villeneuve, the director)… it doesn’t get any better.”

What character is Anya Taylor-Joy in “Dune 2”?

It was already known that there would be more additions to the cast in the second part Duneand who will play great roles, like Léa Seydoux, who from now on will be Margot Fenring, or Austin Butler (Elvis), the new Feyd-Rautha. But the truth is that it is not yet known which character Anya Taylor-Joy plays in Frank Herbert’s books, although a couple of names have already started to ring a bell.

A rumor would indicate that the dulce de leche lover would play Wensicia Corrino, the sister of Princess Irulan, played by Florence Pugh, another of those who will land in this second chapter.

She is the daughter of Emperor Paddishah Shaddam IV, who after her father’s death takes command of House Corrino until her son, Farad’n Corrino, comes of age.

But there could also be serious speculation that she could be Alia Atreides, the younger sister of Paul Atreides and a transcendental character in Frank Herbert’s story.

Denis Villeneuve stressed that it was difficult for Taylor-Joy’s participation to remain secret: “People signed with their blood.”

Apparently the actress has a small role, which would increase in the next episodes. Anya didn’t mince words and expressed her opinion on the matter Dune: part 2: He assured that it is “One of the best films I have seen in my entire life.”

The first reactions of those who attended the premiere (the film will premiere in Argentina on Thursday 29 February) assure that it is one of the best science fiction films of recent years. The plot would focus on the war between the Harkonnen and the Fremen, who follow Paul Atreides.

According to the chronicler of Variety who attended the London premiere, “Duna, second part it is a gigantic epic, a masterpiece of craftsmanship, from Greig Fraser’s exceptional cinematography to Patrice Vermette’s magnificent world-building. “Denis Villeneuve has achieved his magnus opus by directing one of the best science fiction films for future generations.”