Florence Pugh Claims Her Dune 2 Character is the Polar Opposite of All Her Major Roles Yet for 1 Reason

Florence Pugh is undeniably one of the best actors of the current crop who stepped into the entertainment world a few years ago. In a short period, Pugh established herself as a rising star by securing various roles. However, one character that the actress recently played is Princess Irulan, the most contradictory and unique.

Timothée Chalamet’s Dune 2 is fast approaching, and with the actor’s return, the film also comes with some new and intriguing faces. Among the star-studded cast is Florence Pugh, who recently opened up about playing one of the key characters Princess Irulan, and how it’s completely different from all her previous roles.

Florence Pugh Says Her Dune 2 Character Differs From Each Major Role She’s Ever Played

Among the actors who successfully established themselves in the acting world in less than a decade is Florence Pugh. The Oppenheimer star marks her tenth year in the industry by playing notable roles, and as her latest upcoming Dune 2 is on the way, Pugh talked about playing Princess Irulan. The actress revealed that the daughter of Emperor Shaddam IV is one of the “quietest” characters she has ever secured, making her portrayal more intriguing.

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According to Games Radar+, when Florence Pugh opened up about Princess Irulan, she said:

“It’s funny, I was asked this morning, ‘Is she like any of the other feisty characters that I’ve played before? Whilst she may be internally, I think she’s probably one of the quietest characters I’ve ever played.”

From playing Yelena Belova in Black Widow to slaying the role of Saraya in Fighting With My Family, Pugh has been majorly associated with energetic and loud characters. However, her latest portrayal in Dune 2 is less fiery and mysterious. The calculated demeanor of Princess Irulan makes her personality the polar opposite of the ones Pugh has previously played. The Little Woman star added:

“She is someone that is constantly listening, and always learning, and that was something that I was so excited [about] when I was reading the script.”

Florence Pugh says Princess Irulan is “calculated” and is always aware and strategic. These unique qualities intrigued Pugh, and she also mentioned that viewers will gradually understand the mysterious nature of the Princess. Apart from Paul’s journey, Dune 2 will also revolve around the loyalties, wisdom, and abilities of Princess Irulan, as she’s a prominent figure in the Dune Universe.

Florence Pugh Reveals How Princess Irulan In The Movie Differs From The Original Book

Princess Irulan is a significant character in Frank Herbert’s books, and still absent in Chalamet’s first film. However, now that the second part is almost here with Florence Pugh playing the role, the Don’t Worry Darling star mentioned her character is a little different from the books.

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While speaking to Screen Rant, Pugh explained that not much has been changed about her character, but the insights provided in the upcoming film will be relatively less. She said:

“I think that she’s allowed to grow, which is a wonderful thing. I like how, in this movie, we don’t get all of her.”

Even though Dune 2 will mostly align with Princess Irulan from the books, the difference lies in the depth of her character. But gradually viewers will understand the uniqueness of Pugh’s role, allowing more growth and mystery to the character.

Dune 2 releases on March 1, 2024.