Dune
While a hefty paycheck is often the biggest appeal for star in a cinematic franchise , appear in Denis Villeneuve’sDunefranchise also come with a pile of decisive plaudits . Timothée Chalamet conduct thecast ofDune : Part Oneas Paul Atreides , and he ’s endorse byan ensemble comprising some of Hollywood ’s hunky-dory actors , include Oscar Isaac , Zendaya , Jason Momoa , and David Dastmalchian .
Dastmalchian may not yet be a home name like some of his co - whiz , but he seems perfectly at plate on the planet Arrakis . While some of this is a testament to Dastmalchian ’s acting ability , it may also be becauseDuneis the actor ’s third movie with Villeneuve . Dastmalchian appeared in the director’sBlade Runner 2049(2017 ) as Coco andPrisoners(2013 ) as Bob Taylor . The latter film in particular gain Dastmlachian heaps of eclat , and though he does n’t look intheDune 2cast , his employment in the first movie is worth a shoutout .
David Dastmalchian Plays Piter De Vries In Dune: Part One
Piter Serves At The Behest Of Baron Vladimir Harkonnen
InDune : Part One , David Dastmalchian plays Piter De Vries , a Mentat ( fundamentally a human electronic computer ) who serves the nefarious Baron Vladimir Harkonnen(Stellan Skarsgård ) . While Piter may not be the master baddie , that does n’t mean Dastmalchian was n’t dead creepy and terrific , and the actor put a lot of thought and work into his character . He toldTHR ,
When I take Denis ’ script , I decided I was move to reckon at the book again for more inspiration , but I did n’t need to look at any old film . My catgut instinct about Piter was this : I felt that he was the hybrid of HAL 9000 , Bib Fortuna and Toht [ Ronald Lacey ’s character reference inRaiders of the Lost Ark ] . That was the grapheme I was produce . Then I got to Budapest and we did a makeup test where Donald and his team put me into the Piter makeup and it was so freaking awing and terrifying . And then I get to go do a adjustment for my costume . It was beyond my baseless dream . It was this S&M - y , diabolic , infernal - cult - like attire . It feel so perfect .
Dastmalchian truly was staring for the role , anddirector Denis Villeneuveknew he would be all along . This is exactly whyVilleneuve in person called Dastmalchian , and offered him the part of Piter . As Dastmlachian tell it ,
He told me that he wanted me to fiddle Piter . He say he was going to send me the script . I said , ' I already know the answer is yes . ' I ’ll follow him into the fervor . He said , ' I ’ll direct you the script . I think you should read it . ' I say , ' I ’m in . '
understandably , this steadfast reliance between the two esthetic collaborators is common . Earlier in the consultation , Dastmalchian credited Villeneuve for resurrect his career withPrisonersafter it had stalled in the late 2000s following his feature moving-picture show introduction in 2008’sThe Dark Knight(he played Thomas Schiff , the Joker ’s collaborator ) . However , work with Villeneuve on Dune was semisweet for Dastmalchian for one major reason .
What Dastmalchian Said About Working On Dune (& Not Participating In Dune 2)
He Felt Major “FOMO” For Not Being In The Sequel
Despite Denis Villeneuve turningDuneinto a multi - movie franchise , his partner David Dastmalchian was only destined to appear in the first movie . Dune : Part Onesaw many major persona deaths , includingPiter De Vries ' , who died from poisonous accelerator free by Duke Leto Atreides(Oscar Isaac ) in an attempt to assassinate Baron Harkonnen . It was an heroic moment in the movie , though it was bittersweet for the Piter worker , asDastmalchian confessed to take " FOMO"(fear of missing out ) at not being able-bodied to take part inDune 2 . He toldCinema Blend ,
" Feel a peck of FOMO aright now for sure . I bid I could be there with my Harkonnen and even my Atreides friends and home , but most importantly , I bid I could be there with Denis [ Villeneuve ] and just see the pridefulness in his eyes and the smile on his face as crowds and crowds and million of people get to experience this incredible achievement that he has manifested . "
However , Dastmalchian unsurprisingly holds no sick will at being kill out of the enfranchisement , and he proceed to talk Villeneuve ’s praise in the consultation :
" [ Denis Villeneuve ] is such a special human being . And I just wish well I could be there to hug him and watch the moving picture with him with integral movie theatre full of fans because I have it off , I know how much he ’s give to make this matter fall out . And I know that it has been , you know , his aliveness ’s employment has lead to this moment , and I ’m so well-chosen . "
What’s Next For David Dastmalchian
He’ll Appear As Mr. 3 In One Piece Season 2
Even though David Dastmalchian did n’t enter inDune 2 — nor will he seem inthe much - anticipatedDune 3 — his career sure enough has n’t died along with Piter De Vries . In fact , the opponent is dead on target , asDastmalchian ’s prolific post - Dunecareer include playing the star function , Jack Delroy , in the critically acclaimed 2023 repulsion picture , Late Night with the Devil . 2023 overall proved a banner year for Dastmalchian , as he also look in the cast of Best Picture winnerOppenheimeras lawyer William L. Borden .
Christopher Nolan ’s Oppenheimer cast is extensive and full of gifted actors , include a few intimate faces from Nolan ’s previous pic too .
Dastmalchian looks to continue take a crap a name for himself as a " wow business leader " , as2025 will see him asterisk in two horror movies — The Cure , opposite Ashley Greene and Samantha Cochran , andDust Bunny , polar Mads Mikkelsen and Sigourney Weaver . However , neither of these is the most exciting upcoming reference in David Dastmalchian ’s filmography . That would beseason 2 of Netflix ’s critically acclaimed live - actionOne Pieceadaptation , in whichDavid Dastmalchianwill spiel the nefarious Mr. 3 . Now that ’s something to scream about .
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