‘Dune Part 2’: Florence Pugh Eyed For Princess Irulan Role In Upcoming Sequel
deadline.comThough Part One is in the home stretch of its award season campaign, Warner Bros. and Legendary’s Dune Part Two is ramping up its pre-production efforts as sources tell Deadline Florence Pugh is in negotiations to join the cast.
While not confirmed, sources say she will play Princess Irulan Corrino, the eldest daughter to Emperor Shaddam Corrino IV. She will join returning cast members that include Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya and Josh Brolin with director, producer and co-screenwriter Denis Villeneuve also returning.Legendary had no comment.
Production on the film is expected to start this summer with the film set to bow on Oct. 20, 2023.Even with Part One going day-and-date on HBO Max, the film was still able to thrive in theaters with an opening weekend of $41 million, which exceeded expectations and led to a quick greenlight for a sequel weeks later.
The film has grossed $400 million at the worldwide box-office to date including $108 million domestically. It also recently racked up nine Oscar nominations including a Best Picture nomination.As for Pugh, the Oscar-nominated actress is coming off a big year that included her introduction to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Black Widow, where she played Natasha Romanoff’s sister, Yelena.
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