Christopher Walken Joins Denis Villeneuve's DUNE: PART 2 As Emperor Shaddam IV

Christopher Walken Joins Denis Villeneuve's DUNE: PART 2 As Emperor Shaddam IV

The legendary Christopher Walken (Batman Returns, Sleepy Hollow) has joined the cast of Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part 2 as the duplicitous Emperor of the Known Universe, Shaddam IV.

By MarkCassidy - May 13, 2022 06:05 AM EST
Filed Under: Dune
Source: Via SFF Gazette

In a role befitting his iconic status, Christopher Walken has joined the cast of Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part 2 as The Emperor of the Known Universe.

THR reports that the legendary actor, last seen in Ben Stiller's superb Severance, has signed on to play Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV of House Corrino.

This duplicitous ruler sent Paul Atreides and his family to Arrakis in the first movie, all the while plotting their downfall with Baron Harkonnen. In the follow-up, it's said that Shaddam will "terrorize the populace and must contend with the rebellion" that ensues.

A brief synopsis tells us that “Part Two will focus on Paul assembling a massive army of Fremen to combat the ruthless Harkonnen, as he essentially becomes a mythical messiah figure to the inhabitants of Arrakis.”

The studio recently confirmed that Florence Pugh (Black Widow) is locked in as the Emperor's daughter Princess Irulan, with Austin Butler (Elvis) set to play the evil Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen. They join returning cast members Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, and Dave Bautista.

Dune: Part 2 is set to hit theaters on Oct. 20, 2023, with production scheduled to commence in Budapest on July 18.

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GhostDog
GhostDog - 5/13/2022, 6:53 AM
Kadara
Kadara - 5/13/2022, 7:04 AM
@GhostDog - more cowbells 😏
Kadara
Kadara - 5/13/2022, 7:03 AM
.......... nice.
mastakilla39
mastakilla39 - 5/13/2022, 7:08 AM
Damn Denis Villeneuve can get anyone he wants. Imagine if he brings Jack Nicholson outta retirement lol
ElricReturns
ElricReturns - 5/13/2022, 7:20 AM
Damn... everytime I see an older actors image on the main thumbnail, I worry it's sad news of them passing away. I was really not ready to hear Christopher Walken died.

Thank God he's just cast in a movie.

Man... 2016 and 2020 got me living with PTSD from all those celebrities dying.
mcmurray
mcmurray - 5/13/2022, 7:29 AM
NOT A COMIC BOOK MOVIE

Change the web’s name.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 5/13/2022, 7:51 AM
@mcmurray - at this point, I kinda got used to this site tackling all sorts of adaptations. Not just comic book adaptations
Antitrollpatrol
Antitrollpatrol - 5/13/2022, 8:39 AM
@mcmurray - even though it is based off of a novel there are a couple comic adaptations of the novel.
Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 5/13/2022, 8:42 AM
@mcmurray - False.
mcmurray
mcmurray - 5/13/2022, 5:50 PM
@Antitrollpatrol - Oh, shut up.
mcmurray
mcmurray - 5/13/2022, 5:51 PM
@Reeds2Much - Go f**k yourself.
Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 5/13/2022, 6:19 PM
Cry more, snowflake.
CLTMAN29
CLTMAN29 - 5/13/2022, 7:54 AM
This is SO left field - I love it.
dragon316
dragon316 - 5/13/2022, 8:19 AM
I say this on Facebook yesterday didn’t expect it be true is he won’t die before movie ends filing will he I saw picture of he doesn’t look good old as he is
MotherGooseUPus
MotherGooseUPus - 5/13/2022, 8:27 AM
This is cast is fricking SOLID. Can't wait for Dune Part2 as i loved the first one...pure cinematic porn, imo. However, i never read the books

BestAtWhatIDo
BestAtWhatIDo - 5/13/2022, 8:42 AM
I love Christopher Walken, but this strikes me as a bizarre choice. The character should be significantly younger and resemble Leto. I'm sure it'll be an interesting performance (because Walken gonna Walken), but not whom I would have chosen. Maybe 10-20 years ago, but not now.
Forthas
Forthas - 5/13/2022, 9:11 AM
@BestAtWhatIDo - I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU!

Denis Villeneuve has been spot on for most of his decisions but some of his casting choices are a bit uninspired in my opinion. I would have gone with someone like a Bob Odenkirk...



He does not look too old, but certainly looks like he has a sinister side to him. If his oldest daughter is about Paul's age, why have an actor just shy of 80 to play her father. I beleive this is a studio pick. It just does not make sense. Even though I liked what Jason Mamoa did, I feel the same about him. As the star of DC's Aquaman it seemed like it was just a way to insert him into high profile roles.
BestAtWhatIDo
BestAtWhatIDo - 5/13/2022, 11:44 AM
@Forthas - Yeah, Dune is all about good and bad doubles. Feyd is Paul's evil double. The Emperor is Leto's evil double.
IcePyke
IcePyke - 5/13/2022, 9:08 AM
Now that's an interesting choice!

Dredd97
Dredd97 - 5/13/2022, 9:14 AM
He's such a great actor. Everyone knows him for being a meme, but man when he commits he [frick]ing commits. Excellent choice
TheHumanSpider2
TheHumanSpider2 - 5/13/2022, 9:38 AM
When I saw the picture, for a brief moment I though...dont scare me like that.
aievilgenius
aievilgenius - 5/13/2022, 10:50 AM
‘I got a fever, and the only prescription is more…spice’
MosquitoFarmer
MosquitoFarmer - 5/13/2022, 12:05 PM
Godzilla2000Zer
Godzilla2000Zer - 5/13/2022, 1:45 PM
Fricking Yeah!
cheeseburger
cheeseburger - 5/13/2022, 1:49 PM
Hope he brings his cowbells
PC04
PC04 - 5/13/2022, 4:44 PM
Christopher Walker simply saying the word "Dune" is hilarious to me.
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