The Dune cast features Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Oscar Isaac. This info article contains minor spoilers and cast/character summaries for Denis Villeneuve’s 2021 movie on HBO Max. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast section, and then browse complete soundtrack song listings in the Soundtracks of Cinema section.

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Dune centers a young leader from a planet called Caladan. As Paul Atreides anticipates holy war, he travels to a distant planet known for its coveted “spice.” The narrative follows the main protagonist as he forms an alliance with a tribe from his dreams. Here’s every actor and character in Dune, an adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel.

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Dune Cast: Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides

Character Profile: A clairvoyant from Caladan. He is raised by his mother to become an influential leader. Paul experiences visions of a holy war while hoping to bring peace to a desert planet called Arrakis.

Chalamet’s Resume: Elio in Call Me by Your Name (2017), Kyle Scheible in Lady Bird (2017), Nic Sheff in Beautiful Boy (2018), Laurie in Little Women (2019), Willy Wonka in Wonka (2023)

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Dune Cast: Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica

Character Profile: Paul’s mother. She views fear as mind killer. Lady Jessica’s ancestors are known for crossing bloodlines to produce time-traveling leaders.

Ferguson’s Resume: Elizabeth Woodville in The White Queen (2013), Ilsa Faust in the Mission: Impossible Movie Franchise (2015-), Kathleen in Florence Foster Jenkins (2016), Jenny Lind in The Greatest Showman (2017), Rose the Hat in Doctor Sleep (2019)

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Dune Cast: Oscar Isaac as Duke Leto Atreides

Character Profile: Paul’s father. He is the head of House Atreides. Duke Leto accepts various faiths while anticipating political danger.

Isaac’s Resume: Llewyn Davis in Inside Llewyn Davis (2013), Poe Dameron in the Star Wars Franchise (2015-), Nick Wasicsko in Show Me a Hero (2015), Jonathan in Scenes from a Marriage (2021), Marc Spector/Moon Knight in Moon Knight (2023)

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Dune Cast: Jason Momoa as Duncan Idaho

Character Profile: Paul’s trusted friend. He is a swordsman for House Atreides. Duncan Idaho admires the Fremen’s fierce but loyal culture.

Momoa’s Resume: Arthur Curry/Aquaman in the DCEU, Jason Ioane in Baywatch (1999-2001), Ronon Dex in Stargate: Atlantis (2005-09), Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones (2011-12), Baba Voss in See (2019-2022)

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Dune Cast: Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen

Character Profile: The head of House Harkonnen. He schemes for control of Arrakis. Baron Harkonnen plots against Paul’s family.

Skarsgård’s Resume: Lambeau in Good Will Hunting (1997), Tappan in Amistad (1997), Seligman in Nymphomaniac: Vol. I (2013), Boris Shcherbina in Chernobyl (2019),  Luthen Rael in Andor (2022)

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Dune Cast: Stephen McKinley Henderson as Thufir Hawat

Character Profile: Duke Leto’s longtime friend. He is a leader for House Atreides. Thufir works as a thinking machine aka computer.

Henderson’s Resume: William Slade in Lincoln (2012), Father Leviatch in Lady Bird (2017), Stewart in Devs (2020), Uncle Hollis in Wu-Tang: An American Saga (2019-), Dr. Lucas in Causeway (2022)

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Dune Cast: Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck

Character Profile: A combat leader for House Atreides. He trains Paul for battle. Gurney worries about “the hand of god.”

Brolin’s Resume: Brand in The Goonies (1985), Llewelyn Moss in No Country for Old Men (2007), Christian F. “Bigfoot” Bjornsen in Inherent Vice (2014), Thanos in the MCU (2015-), Royal Abbott in Outer Range (2022)

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Dune Cast: Javier Bardem as Stilgar

Character Profile: The leader of a Fremen tribe known as Sietch Tabr. He offers “body moisture” as gift. Stilgar vouches for Paul and mother.

Bardem’s Resume: Ramón Sampedro in The Sea Inside (2004), Anton Chigurh in No Country for Old Men (2007), Juan Antonio in Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008), Silva in Skyfall (2012), Desi Arnaz in Being the Ricardos (2021)

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The Dune cast also includes:

• Sharon Duncan-Brewster as Dr. Liet Kynes
• Chang Chen as Dr. Wellington Yueh
• Dave Bautista as Glossu Rabban Harkonnen
• David Dastmalchian as Piter de Vries
• Zendaya as Chani
• Charlotte Rampling as Reverend Mother Mohiam
• Babs Olusanmokun as Jamis
• Benjamin Clémentine as Herald of the Change
• Souad Faress as Bene Gesserit Sister
• Golda Rosheuvel as Shadout Mapes

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.