This exclusion, although seemingly minor in Villeneuves current vision of theDunefranchise, will ultimately have massive consequences.
Alia also killed hermaternal grandfather, Baron Harkonnen, by pricking him with a poisonous gom jabbar.
Again, the movie presents a very different version of events.
Alia played a key role in the creation and ultimate longevity of the Atreides Empire.
Alia’s influence extends beyond the originalDunenovel.
As a result, her absence from the movie creates a potential problem.
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Alias absence also raises questions regarding the timeline ofPart Three.
Whereas inDune Messiah, Alia is a teenager, Taylor-Joy was 26 whilst filmingPart Two.
All three options represent a major change for the story.
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This differs from Herberts original novel, in which Chani passively remains by Pauls side as his concubine.
Paul and Chanis romanceis a central aspect of HerbertsDuneseries.
It leaves not only Chani and Irulans fates in the balance, but Alias as well.
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