Anya Taylor-Joy Confirmed in 'Dune: Part Two', Role Unknown

Anya Taylor-Joy pleasantly surprised everyone with an unexpected appearance at the premiere of 'Dune: Part Two' in London. Stepping onto the red carpet in an elegant cream-coloured ensemble, complete with a veil-like head wrap, the actress left fans buzzing with speculation: could she be starring in the sequel?

Taylor-Joy is part of writer-director Denis Villeneuve’s continuation of the 2021 adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic novel, alongside the likes of Timothée Chalamet. During an interview with Warner Bros. U.K. on the bustling carpet, Taylor-Joy coyly hinted, "You’ll have to see the film," confirming her involvement with a smile.

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Overflowing with praise for the sequel, she exclaimed, "Having seen it, this is probably one of the best movies I’ve seen in my entire life. Genuinely, Denis has killed it, it’s incredible." Taylor-Joy expressed her excitement, describing the experience as a dream come true, especially with such a stellar cast and Villeneuve at the helm.

Joining Taylor-Joy in the highly anticipated sequel are Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken, Austin Butler and Léa Seydoux, while familiar faces from the first film, including Zendaya and Josh Brolin, return to reprise their roles.

The London premiere saw the stars flaunting their finest sci-fi-inspired outfits, setting the tone for what promises to be another visually stunning cinematic experience. Villeneuve teased that characters like Zendaya’s Chani would receive further development in this second installment, promising fans a deeper dive into the 'Dune' universe.

Beyond Dune, Taylor-Joy has exciting projects on the horizon, including her role as Imperator Furiosa in the upcoming 'Mad Max: Fury Road prequel, 'Furiosa: A Mad Max' Saga, hitting theatres on 24th May. Inheriting the iconic role from Charlize Theron, Taylor-Joy teased that the film would feature intense post-apocalyptic action, jokingly remarking in a 2022 interview that it was the "dirtiest and the bloodiest" she had ever been on screen, which is saying something considering her previous roles.

'Dune: Part Two' is set for release on 1st March.