{"id":46915,"date":"2024-03-01T09:00:39","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T08:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1998882"},"modified":"2024-03-01T09:47:39","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T08:47:39","slug":"who-is-feyd-rautha-in-dune-part-two-austin-butler-character-explained","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/who-is-feyd-rautha-in-dune-part-two-austin-butler-character-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Who is Feyd-Rautha in Dune: Part Two? Austin Butler character explained"},"content":{"rendered":"

The chilling younger Harkonnen is here. <\/p>

By Louise Griffin\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 01 March 2024 at 08:00 AM<\/p>

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Warning: Spoilers ahead for Dune: Part Two.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As Dune: Part Two<\/a>\u00a0hits screens, we\u2019ve finally been introduced to Austin Butler<\/a>\u2018s Feyd-Rautha, the terrifying new member of the Harkonnen clan.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a very different role for Butler, who is best known for his performance as Elvis, but it\u2019s safe to say he\u2019s absolutely crushed it as he joins the cast<\/a> alongside Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet (Paul), Zendaya (Chani), Rebecca Ferguson (Lady Jessica Atreides), Florence Pugh (Princess Irulan)<\/a>\u00a0and Christopher Walken (Emperor Shaddam).<\/p>\n

The actor is chilling as the psychotic Na-Baron clawing for power, going up against his on-screen brother, Glossu Rabban Harkonnen (Dave Bautista), and his unhinged uncle, Baron Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgard).<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s everything you need to know about Butler\u2019s terrifying Feyd-Rautha.<\/p>\n

Who is Feyd-Rautha in Dune: Part Two? Austin Butler character explained<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Feyd-Rautha is the youngest nephew of Baron Harkonnen, and his heir<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s a merciless fighter and a charismatic figure in the Harkonnen household. However, it\u2019s clear he only cares about his own interests.<\/p>\n

Throughout the film, we see his violence and his merciless nature \u2013 particularly when it comes to his treatment of his older brother.<\/p>\n

In the film, he\u2019s actually more animalistic and violent than in the book, with Butler and director Denis Villeneuve working together on that portrayal.<\/p>\n

\"Austin\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen and L\u00e9a Seydoux as Lady Margot Fenring in Dune: Part Two.<\/span><\/figcaption> Warner Bros\/Niko Tavernise<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The final scenes of the film see Feyd-Rautha finally coming face to face with Paul in a mesmerising stand-off.<\/p>\n

Feyd-Rautha and his brother are the legal sons of Abulurd Rabban, who renounced the Harkonnen name.<\/p>\n

When it came to casting the villain, the nephew and heir to Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Skarsg\u00e5rd), director Villeneuve knew the type of person he wanted to step into the role.<\/p>\n

\"Austin\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha in Dune Part: Two.<\/span><\/figcaption> Warner Bros\/Legendary Pictures<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

In an exclusive interview with\u00a0RadioTimes.com<\/a>, Villeneuve explained he \u201cneeded a fearless actor\u201d to portray Feyd-Rautha.<\/p>\n

\u201cSomeone that will be willing to go just close to\u2026 not too far but just close to it,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

\u201cSomeone that will not be judging himself; someone that will love to take risks. And someone that, of course, will have the necessary charisma \u2013 I needed an actor with a lot of sex appeal.<\/p>\n

\u201cI needed a playboy, I needed someone that\u2026 I needed a rockstar, and we\u2019ve seen Austin has done that in his previous role.\u201d<\/p>\n

Are Paul and Feyd-Rautha related in Dune: Part Two?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Timothee\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Timothee Chalamet as Paul Atreides and Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha in Dune: Part Two.<\/span><\/figcaption> Warner Bros<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

During the course of the film, it\u2019s revealed that Lady Jessica, Paul\u2019s mother, is a secret daughter of Baron Harkonnen<\/strong>, meaning that he\u2019s actually a part of the clan he hates so much.<\/p>\n

It means that Paul\u2019s mother and Feyd-Rautha are cousins \u2013 and Paul refers to him as such when they come face to face.<\/p>\n

However, Paul uses this revelation to his advantage, telling his mother that in order to win, they must think like Harkonnens.<\/p>\n

Who is Feyd-Rautha actor Austin Butler?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Austin\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
Austin Butler. Axelle\/Bauer-Griffin\/FilmMagic<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption> Axelle\/Bauer-Griffin\/FilmMagic<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Butler first rose to fame in various Disney Channel movies and series, before appearing in the film Once Upon a Time\u2026 in Hollywood and receiving worldwide acclaim for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann\u2019s Elvis<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Since, Butler has starred in Masters of the Air<\/a> on Apple TV+.<\/p>

Speaking about his casting as Feyd-Rautha, Butler told the LA Times<\/a>: \u201cIt was about finding the brutality and making him as vicious as possible. I spent a lot of time daydreaming about what it would be like to grow up in that environment, with the Baron as your father figure.<\/p>\n

\u201cLearning about cultures throughout time that have had this brutality brought it to a human place where I realised: I\u2019m not just playing someone you can write off as psychotic and evil. I had to see through his eyes.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Dune: Part Two is in cinemas now. Check out more of our Sci-Fi<\/a>\u00a0coverage or visit our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0to see what\u2019s on tonight.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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