Without a doubt,Dune: Part Threehas a perfect role forBeetlejuice Beetlejuicestar Jenna Ortega. To make matters even more interesting, Ortega previously auditioned for a role in Denis Villeneuve’sDune: Part Oneover six years ago. Although she lost out on the role, Ortega hasn’t completely missed her chance to join the epic sci-fi franchise. A modern-day scream queen thanks to her roles inScream(2022),Scream VI, and Ti West’sX,Ortega is one of Hollywood’s hottest stars thanks in large part to her Emmy-nominated breakout roleas the title character in Netflix’sWednesday.
Recently,Ortega recalled losing aDuneroleto none other than Zendaya. Ortega revealed that she had, seemingly, tried out for the part of Chani when she was just 15 years old. “Everything was very secret,” Ortega said of theDuneaudition process. “I remember just being a big fan of that film and the franchise.“The actor went on to add that Villeneuve is one of her favorite filmmakers. Needless to say, it would be great to see Ortega land a role in the upcomingDune 3— and one pre-existing character seems to fit the bill.
Jenna Ortega Could Play Lichna In Dune 3
Ortega Could Still Land A Role In Villeneuve’s Dune Saga After Losing Out On Chani
With Anya Taylor-Joy already playing Alia Atreides inDune 3, Jenna Ortega would be a great fit for an equally unique character: Lichna. The daughter of Otheym, a renowned Fremen warrior who pledges his loyalty to Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), Lichna plays a minor-yet-crucial role inDune’s sequel novels. In fact,Lichna’s role is very much tied to her father’s position within Paul’s empire. During the Muad’dib’s Jihad across the Known Universe, Otheym serves as a high-ranking commander, which puts him — and, by extension, his daughter — in proximity to Paul.
[In Dune Messiah], the Bene Gesserit, Spacing Guild, and Tleilaxu conspiring to dethrone Paul…
InFrank Herbert’sDunebooks, Lichna appears inDune Messiah. A direct sequel,Dune Messiahwill serve as the key source material forDune 3. Set 12 years after the events ofDune 2’s ending, the story sees the Bene Gesserit, Spacing Guild, and Tleilaxu conspiring to dethrone Paul. Addicted to semuta — a narcotic derived from the burned residue of the elacca wood, native to the planet Ecaz — Lichna is betrothed to a fellow Fremen. Notably,a Bene Tleilax Face Dance (shapeshifter) called Scytale) kills and impersonates Lichnaas part of the scheme to kill Paul.
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Why Jenna Ortega Would Be A Great Fit For Lichna In Dune 3
Ortega’s Track Record Proves She Could Nail The Scytale Impersonation Of Lichna
FromWednesdaytoBeetlejuice Beetlejuice,Jenna Ortega has proven that she can take big swings— and make them successful. The actor often plays offbeat characters and has excelled in the horror genre in particular. All of these factors make her a great choice for Lichna, a character who weathers addiction to a powerful sci-fi narcotic and, ultimately, meets her end at the hands of an identity-stealing shapeshifter. Crucially, Ortega could convincingly play the murderous Scytale impersonating Lichna — aDune 3feat that seems right up the genre actor’s alley.
Dune: Part OneandDune: Part Twoare streaming on Hulu and Max, respectively.
Dune: Part Three
Dune: Part Three continues the epic saga with Paul Atreides as Emperor Muad’Dib facing threats from political adversaries and internal betrayal. Amidst the turmoil, the stability of House Atreides is jeopardized, while Paul grapples with protecting his lover, Chani, and their unborn child from emerging perils.
