Florence Pugh Is In Talks To Join "Dune: Part Two" And I Just Know That Bisexuals Everywhere (Me) Are Already Planning Their Personalities Around This Movie

    I'm begging Denis Villeneuve and the casting directors to make this happen.

    Natalie Oganesyan
    by Natalie Oganesyan

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Never in my life have I been as excited to sit through a nearly three-hour-long movie as Dune: Part Two, largely thanks to the star power of Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet. And now, it looks like Florence Pugh might be landing in Arrakis soon!

    Florence Pugh at an event rocking a coat and crop top and a nose ring
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    A huge potential win for Gen Z and bisexuals everywhere.

    According to Deadline, the Midsommar star may soon join Denis Villeneuve's sequel as Princess Irulan Corrino, the eldest daughter of Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV (who granted House Atreides control of Dune).

    Florence Pugh smiling
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    In Frank Herbert's novel, her character becomes romantically entangled with Paul Atreides (played by Timothée), which is an idea that my brain cannot process. Like, this is simply too much power and attractiveness in one movie.

    Timothée Chalamet with a spear in his hand, alongside Rebecca Ferguson and Javier Bardem, in "Dune"
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    If you'll recall, in Dune: Part One, Timothée is largely guided by the romantic-kinda-murderous visions he sees of Zendaya's Chani, a skilled Fremen warrior. (In the novel, there's a complicated, messy love triangle, so it'll be interesting to see how it all plays out.)

    At this time, nothing is confirmed, and according to unnamed sources, Florence is "in negotiations" as the project begins ramping up for pre-production.

    Florence Pugh in a fancy dress at an event
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    Alongside Timothée and Zendaya (who — rest assured — will have more screentime), Rebecca Ferguson and Josh Brolin are set to reprise their characters.

    If you're a Flo fanatic (like me), you know that the 26-year-old has proved her talent in movies like Little Women and Black Widow. She'll also soon be in Christopher Nolan's star-studded biographical thriller Oppenheimer and is reportedly in the running to play Madonna in her upcoming biopic.

    Florence Pugh and Meryl Streep riding in a carriage in "Little Women"
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    Personally, I cannot wait for behind-the-scenes photos of Timothée and Flo reuniting after costarring in Little Women together.

    Dune 2 is scheduled to premiere Oct. 20, 2023, with the original film being up for 10 Oscars, including for Best Picture.

    A large sand worm in "Dune"
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    Simply iconic behavior that is wholeheartedly merited!

    Meanwhile, I'll just be sitting over here like this, patiently awaiting Flo's confirmed casting.

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