10 Incredible Castings For Upcoming Movies
1. Timothée Chalamet - Paul Atreides (Dune)
Denis Villeneuve's upcoming adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic sci-fi novel Dune is unquestionably one of the most anticipated movies of 2020, and with a cast including Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Rebecca Ferguson, Stellan Skarsgard, Javier Bardem, Dave Bautista, Zendaya, Charlotte Rampling, and Jason Momoa, it boasts one of the most enviable ensembles of the last few years.
But the real casting masterstroke must surely be hiring Timothée Chalamet to play young protagonist Paul Atreides, as was previously played by Kyle MacLachlan in David Lynch's bungled 1984 adaptation.
Not only is Chalamet a prodigiously talented actor beyond his mere 24 years and therefore a fantastic choice on pure acting merits, but his peculiar cult of fandom on social media also heightens the possibility that the massive-budget blockbuster, as weird and uncommercial as it seems, might actually turn a profit.
Given that Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049 disappointed at the box office and Dune is an even more niche project on paper, having an actor front-and-center who is immensely popular with younger audiences is definitely a smart choice.
That he's got the sharp acting instincts to match is just the icing on the cake.