A new character fromDune: Prophecyhas sparked a major fan reaction due to his resemblance to Timothée Chalamet’s character Paul Atreides from the same franchise. TheupcomingDune: Prophecyis an HBO prequel series set 10,000 years before the 2021 Frank Herbert adaptationDune, in which Paul was the main character. The show will follow the formation of the Bene Gesserit and features an ensemble cast that includes Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jade Anouka, Chris Mason, Jodhi May, and Tabu.
On X,Maxshared a first-look image fromDune: ProphecyshowcasingHeartbreak Highstar Josh Heuston as Constantine Corrino, who is Emperor Javicco Corrino’s (Mark Strong) illegitimate son.The character’s hair and outfit bear a striking resemblance to Chalamet’s Paul Atreides, which many fans were quick to note. See select reactions below:
zoë rose bryantquoted the image, saying that the character looked like “timothée chalamet in a different font.”
Jakesaid that “This looks like Chalamet with the gigachad filter on,” referring to a popular filter that gives users an exaggerated jawline.
Aexpressed a similar sentiment, calling Constantine “Giga Chad Timothée Chalamet.”
hazydescribed the character as “timothee chalamet if he was actually oscar isaac’s son,” referring to the fact that Isaac played Paul’s father Duke Leto Atreides inDune.
Kevin Dawsonjoked that the image looked like “Timothee chalamet if he didn’t have an iron deficiency.”
emquoted the image with the comment “timothee chalamet but make him 100% italian:”
CinemaScoperesponded to a repost of the image, saying, “I’m so sleep deprived I thought this was Timothy Chalamet yassified to maintain anonymity” along with a crying emoji, while userARKADcommented “same here.”
What This Dune: Prophecy Fan Reaction Means
Fans May Be Cutting The Show Some Slack
While fans have been keen to call out Constantine’s resemblance to Paul, these reactions havenot necessarily taken on an overtly negative tone. While many humorous comparisons are being drawn, they have so far not been used to lambast the show for a lack of creativity in assembling theDune: Prophecycast. This could indicate a general trust in the franchise after two well-received theatrical installments. Below, see a breakdown of how both contemporaryDunemovies have performed on Rotten Tomatoes with both critics and audiences:
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This tenor to the fan reactions may also reflect a tacit recognition of the way that the Bene Gesserit operate, looking backward and forward through time simultaneously alongside the present. Because of the show’s place on theDunetimeline,it may be an intentional choice to have Constantine resemble Paulin several major ways. He may be an early example of a possible messianic figure, reflecting the way that religious prophecy would later shape Paul’s life and actions.
Our Take On The Fan Reaction To Constantine Corrino
Dune’s Future Is Looking Bright
Ultimately, this level of immediate fan engagement likely means thatDune: Prophecywill perform well. The fact that people online are immediately making connections to Paul and Leto Atreides, Timothée Chalamet, and Oscar Isaac speaks to the way that the details of the science fiction franchise have become enmeshed in mainstream modern pop culture. The show seeing this much engagement for a still image of a recurring character months before it premieres is a very good sign that it could become a major hit.
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Dune: Prophecy
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Set in the universe of Frank Herbert’s Dune series, Dune: Prophecy, a sci-fi epic, follows the political and spiritual struggles on the desert planet of Arrakis. As factions vie for control of the prized spice melange, a prophesied hero emerges, challenging the balance of power and the fate of the galaxy.
