This Oscar-nominated movie star and Hollywood heartthrob looks unrecognizable in a new trailer
He is a Hollywood heartthrob who has made waves in the acting world after recently garnering his first-ever Oscar nomination.
But now the actor in question could be scratching his head after seeing his first glimpse of his latest role.
In a new teaser for his new film released on Tuesday, the American artist can be seen with a bald head and shaved eyebrows that make him difficult to recognize.
It’s clear from his terrifying look that he’ll be playing a villain in the new sci-fi project – but can you guess who it is?
Who is this? He is a Hollywood heartthrob who has made waves in the acting world after recently garnering his first-ever Oscar nomination and will play a villain in an upcoming epic sci-fi movie.
It’s Austin Butler, who can be seen in a new teaser for the highly anticipated Dune: Part Two.
Sure, fans fell in love with Austin for his role as Elvis Presley in the Baz Luhrmann biopic – but this is a whole different beast, as he plays the villainous Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in the sci-fi sequel.
The teaser trailer released Tuesday begins with an unidentified member of the Fremen (a subculture of humans descended from the Zensunni Wanderers) descending a sand dune and placing a pestle device in the ground, which is used to kill sandworms. to attract.
After the device begins to work, the individual hurries back up the dune before showing the faces of several characters, including Gurney Halleck, Lady Jessica, and Feyd-Rautha.
An official poster for the feature film was also released on Tuesday, showing stars Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya, who portray Paul Atreides and Chani respectively, holding a pocketknife and posing against a rising sun.
Dune: Part Two, as well as its predecessor, was based on Frank Herbert’s novel of the same name, which was originally published in 1965.
The book revolves around Atreides, who moves to the desert planet of Arrakis and becomes the leader of the native inhabitants as they wage war for control of their world.
In the mid-1970s, a large-scale film adaptation was developed under the direction of Alejandro Jodorowsky, known for directing such feature films as El Topo and The Holy Mountain, though the project eventually fell apart.
New material: An official poster for the feature film was also released on Tuesday, showing stars Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya, who portray Paul Atreides and Chani respectively, holding crysknives and posing against a rising sun
Attracting attention: The teaser started with an unidentified member of the Fremen descending a sand dune and placing a pestle in the ground, which was used to attract sandworms
Images: After the device starts working, the individual hurries back up the dune before showing the faces of several characters from the feature film, including Gurney Halleck, Glossu Rabban, and Lady Jessica
Source Material: Dune: Part Two, as well as its predecessor, was based on Frank Herbert’s novel of the same name, originally published in 1965
Dune was later adapted into a feature film by David Lynch and received negative reviews upon its release in 1984, though it has since become a cult classic.
The novel was also the subject of a 2000 television adaptation, which was received positively by critics.
Development on the 2021 feature film began in early 2010, with Denis Villeneuve confirmed as director in 2017.
The film featured performances by an ensemble cast that included Oscar Isaac, Rebecca Ferguson, and Jason Momoa.
Dune finally made its official debut at the 78th Venice International Film Festival in September 2021, and the feature film was also released to the public via the HBO Max streaming service, which greatly displeased Villeneuve.
The film received positive reviews from critics and currently has a rating of 83% Rotten tomatoes.
The cast and crew film also won numerous accolades for their work on the project, which received six Academy Awards.
Dune: Part Two was formally greenlit in October 2021, and the team began filming the project in July of last year.
In the past: development of the 2021 feature film began in early 2010 and Denis Villeneuve was confirmed as director in 2017
Double release: Dune finally made its official debut at the 78th Venice International Film Festival in September 2021, and the feature film was also released to the public via the HBO Max streaming service, greatly displeased Villeneuve
Back to work: Dune: Part Two was formally greenlit in October 2021 and the team began filming the project last July
In addition to Pugh and Butler, newcomers to the cast include Cristopher Walken, Lea Seydoux and Florence Pugh.
While the premiere date was shuffled several times, Dune: Part Two is currently slated to release on November 3.
Villeneuve has also expressed interest in directing a third film based on Herbert’s 1969 novel Dune Messiah.
A spin-off series titled Dune: The Sisterhood will focus on the formation of the Bene Gesserit and will premiere on HBO Max at an unspecified date in the future.