Austin Butler Draws Inspiration from Gary Oldman and Heath Ledger for 'Dune: Part Two' Role

The actor's portrayal of villain Feyd-Rautha in the highly acclaimed sequel has been influenced by iconic performances, contributing to the film's success.

• Austin Butler cites Gary Oldman and Heath Ledger as his acting inspirations for his role in 'Dune: Part Two'.
• The film, featuring a star-studded cast, has received rave reviews, boasting a 93% critics score and 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
• Butler's character, Feyd-Rautha, is the cunning nephew of Baron Harkonnen and becomes the primary antagonist to Paul Atreides.
• In preparation for his role, Butler focused on the humanity of his character, aiming to portray him as the hero of his own story.
• 'Dune: Part Two' has already surpassed $200 million at the global box office, less than a week after its release.

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