One Of Dune 2's Creepiest Moments Was Improvised

Austin Butler has taken Hollywood by storm over these last few years — and one unexpected moment in Dune: Part Two has proven yet again that he's one of the best actors working today.

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Voiceover by: Jarman Day

[SlashFilm]

What'd you think when you saw this scene?

[charlesbucu]

the alien playing austin butler also deserves an award

[travishanmer]

I felt like the kiss back was more of a power move than anything sexual. It reminded me of Napoleon crowning himself.

[cthonmon_]

One of the things that I think set Butler apart in this role is how much he NAILED the voice acting of Feyd-Rautha. He sounds almost exactly like Stellan Skarsgård, yet Feyd has that edge of a hunter's prowess that sets him apart. Absolutely stellar acting. That final "You fought well, Atreides" sent shivers up my spine.

[KingLofiOne]

"The kiss seemed like something Feyd would do"

He would. In the books and the first film, there are clear indicators given that the Baron desires an incestuous relationship with Feyd and Feyd seems to reciprocate - if only to further his own chances at seizing power.

[mitch]

I kinda think buttler could play a very manacing batman villain.

[MrMyers]

I just interpreted it as a Harkonnen cultural thing. Like in Europe it is not considered sexual for a man to kiss another man on the cheeks, but in English speaking countries (largely thanks to Oscar Wild) it is considered sexual.

It doesn’t seem too far of a stretch to imagine a culture where a kiss directly on the lips is a sign of mutual respect.

[CassandraHouse]

So I don’t think the uncle/nephew thing was completely gotten rid of. Just more subtle and a “if you know you know” thing. You can definitely sense there is something going on with The Baron toward Feyd.

[GreenVenus]

Without having read the books, the kiss to me seemed like an expression over their lust for power and the ecstasy of being so close to seizing it

[ruthnagarya]

AUSTIN"S performance was brilliant, he has great instincts as to what a character would do - or not do - in certain situations. The fact that AUSTIN took Stellan's voice and incorporated it into his portrayal....stunning!!! Austin's one of the new crop of actors that has given life to movies again with their performances and charisma. His entire demeaner was like no other acting I have ever seen! All 4 actors in Dune - Timmy Chalamet, Florence Pugh, Austin and Zendaya gave the film that extra excitement.

[crusier]

Denis has stated he is already working on writing messiah

[xuruiyu]

In some medieval countries, when a nobleman was made a vassal, he'd kiss his new overlord on the mouth as a sign of respect and loyalty
I thought the scene was largely inspired by this fact

[michaelb]

Austin did an amazing job. The kiss seemed natural for Feyd. He nailed it.

[praktika]

The Baron didn't lose faith in Rabban. The Baron used Rabban to prepare the way for Feyd-Rautha. This was planned all along.

[jamesabernethy]

The trailer only showed him as a silent, but violent, antagonist. It was a great choice because there was so much to his performance in the movie. It was very rewarding

[lewmap]

Prometheus Engineer and Gollum started this Harkonnen dynasty.

[Elidrys]

Austin was incredible for portraying the character's layers, darkness, nuance and personality. I was especially impressed with his vocal work - like making the Elvis voice part of his everyday voice, with Dune he adapted Stellen Skarsgaard's Baron voice into his own. He really brought the character to life and make him both believable, brutal and menacing.

[Rex-eye]

Give me Your list.
Top 5 best performances in my opinion:

1. Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha
2. Timothee Chalamet as Paul
3 Javier Bardem as Stilgar
4. Stellan Skarsgard as Baron
5. Rebecca Ferguson as Lady
Jessica

[liquidleopard]

I don't remember the book, or any previous adaptation, saying the Baron lost faith in Rabban. He *knew* "Rabban the Beast" was too brutal to run the operation well, and set him up for failure. The Baron planned for the people of Arrakis to see the handsome and charismatic Feyd Rautha as a savior.
That's one of several things where this movie diverges: Feyd Rautha in this movie is less charismatic and more psychotic than in the book.

[ruthnagarya]

Butler IS the best actor out of Hollywood since actors like Brando, Pacino, de Nero, Nicholson, Daniel Day Lewis, Hopkins, DeCaprio, Austin's talent is truly amazing.