Dune 2021: Characters, cast, plot, and the sandworm, explained - Polygon
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Dune is not Star Wars. Frank Herbert’s sci-fi novel is grand allegory with deep themes relevant to today. Timothée Chalamet also fights a sandworm in the new movie. Find out why, plus more on Zendaya, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, and the many characters and plot points baked into the new trailer in our Dune guide.
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Dune 2021: Characters, cast, plot, and the sandworm, explained
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Dune 2021: Characters, cast, plot, and the sandworm, explained