DID YOU KNOW?

As the foremost expert on the planet Dune and the ways of its people, Dr. Liet Kynes’ relationship to the planet goes beyond mere duty. Though Kynes is male in the novel, Villeneuve and the producers cast actress Sharon Duncan-Brewster in the role. The switch came about because the filmmakers wanted more female representation in the film, while remaining respectful and true to Frank Herbert’s book. Duncan-Brewster observes, “Across the board in this story you’re seeing a majority of men, you only have three women. They are three powerful and integral players in our storyline, as is the role of Kynes, who now opens up a richly complex dialogue for audiences to expand upon whilst holding Frank and his original mission within our 21st century hearts and minds.”