The current cast in this comparison is the ensemble of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two (2024), not a continuation of David Lynch’s Dune (1984). The films are separate adaptations, and familiar characters were recast: Kyle MacLachlan’s Paul Atreides became Timothée Chalamet’s, while Sean Young’s Chani became Zendaya’s.
Dune cast comparison: 1984 and 2024
Use the role-by-role guide below to identify the performers in each adaptation. The 1984 credits are drawn from a secondary film reference; the newer roles are supported by Netflix’s cast guide and Warner Bros.’ listing for Dune: Part Two.
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Dune: Part Two (Blu-Ray) | $9.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Dune (4k Ultra HD + Blu-ray) | $15.32 | Buy on Amazon |
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![Dune: Part One & Part Two (Dune 2-Movie Collection, 3-Disc Set) [4K UHD + Blu-ray] [Region Free]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ppyZ1p3qL._SL160_.jpg)
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Dune: Part One & Part Two (Dune 2-Movie Collection, 3-Disc Set) [4K UHD + Blu-ray] [Region Free] | $79.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Dune 2-Film Collection (Blu-Ray) | $24.86 | Buy on Amazon |
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![Dune: Part Two [Blu-ray] (2024)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61mS5bP9KcL._SL160_.jpg)
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Dune: Part Two [Blu-ray] (2024) | $27.95 | Buy on Amazon |
| Character | Dune (1984) | Dune: Part Two (2024) |
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| Paul Atreides | Kyle MacLachlan | Timothée Chalamet |
| Chani | Sean Young | Zendaya |
| Lady Jessica | Francesca Annis | Rebecca Ferguson |
| Gurney Halleck | Patrick Stewart | Josh Brolin |
| Feyd-Rautha | Sting | Austin Butler |
| Princess Irulan | Virginia Madsen | Florence Pugh |
| Baron Harkonnen | Kenneth McMillan | Stellan Skarsgård |
Photos: how to label the cast clearly
For a photo comparison, pair performers by character and keep the same visual treatment across both films. Each caption should identify the actor, character, film title, and year—for example, “Kyle MacLachlan as Paul Atreides in Dune (1984)” beside “Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides in Dune: Part Two (2024).”
- Use similar crops and approximate image scale so readers can compare the performers without implying the portraits are from the same production.
- Distinguish film stills from publicity portraits; do not describe a promotional image as a scene from the film.
- Check the image’s date and credit its photographer or rights holder as required by the asset terms.
- Obtain permission or confirm licensing terms for each image. Warner Bros.’ campaign page and Netflix Tudum’s production imagery are discovery sources, not republication licenses; rights for 1984 imagery need separate confirmation.
Why these are separate Dune casts
David Lynch’s Dune was released in the United States on December 14, 1984. Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two is the newer film used for this comparison, released in 2024. The role pairings show a change of performers between adaptations; none of the comparisons means an actor reprised the same role in both films.
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Sources for the cast listings
- Warner Bros. Japan’s Dune: Part Two home-entertainment listing credits the film’s cast and provides release-context information.
- Netflix Tudum’s Dune: Part Two cast guide identifies the newer performers and characters and displays production imagery.
- The 1984 film reference supplies the older cast and role assignments; it is a secondary source rather than a studio archive or primary credits document.
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