A new character of Dunn: Prophecy caused a major fan reaction due to his resemblance to Timothée Chalamet’s character Paul Atreides from the same franchise. The upcoming Dunn: Prophecy is an HBO prequel series set 10,000 years before the 2021 Frank Herbert adaptation Donin which Paul was the main character. The show will follow the formation of the Bene Gesserit and features an ensemble cast that includes Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jade Anouka, Chris Mason, Jodhi May and Tabu.
on x Max shared a first-look image of Dunn: Prophecy Showcasing Heartbreak high Josh Heuston stars as Constantine Corrino, who is Emperor Javicco Corrino’s (Mark Strong) illegitimate son. The character’s hair and outfit bear a striking resemblance to Chalamet’s Paul AtreidesWhich many fans are quick to do. See selected reactions below:
Zoe Rose Bryant citing the image, saying that the character looked like “Timothée Chalamet in a different font.”
Jake said that “This looks like Chalamet with the Gigatchad filter on,” referring to a popular filter that gives users an exaggerated jawline.
A Expressing a similar sentiment, call Constantine “Giga Chad Timothee Chalamet.”
Hussey described the character as “Timothee Chalamet if he was really Oscar Isaac’s son“, referring to the fact that Isaac played Paul’s father Duke Leto Atreides in Don.
Kevin Dawson joke that the picture looks like “Timoteus Chalomat if he did not have an iron deficiency.”
em Quote the image with the comment “Timothée Chalamet but make him 100% Italian:“
cinemascope responded to a repost of the image, saying, “I’m so sleep deprived I thought it was Timotheus Chalamet pretending to be anonymous“Along with a crying emoji, while user ARKAD commented “Same here.”
What it does: Prophecy fan reaction device
Fans may be cutting the show some slack
Although fans were keen to call out Constantine’s resemblance to Paul, the reactions did Not necessarily taken on an overtly negative tone. Although many humorous comparisons have been drawn, they have so far not used to lambast the show for a lack of creativity in assembling the show. Dunn: Prophecy Figure. This may indicate a general confidence in the franchise after two well-received theatrical installments. Below, see a breakdown of how both contemporaries Don Movies performed on Rotten Tomatoes with both critics and audiences:
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Title |
RT critical score |
RT audience score |
|---|---|---|
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Don (2021) |
83% |
90% |
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Dunn: Part Two (2024) |
92% |
95% |
This tenor to the fan reactions may also reflect a tacit acknowledgment of the way the Bene Geserit works, looking back and forward in time at the same time as the present. Because of the show location on the Don time line, It may have been an intentional choice to have Constantine resemble Paul In several major ways. He may be an early example of a possible messianic figure, reflecting the way that religious prophecy would later shape Paul’s life and actions.
Our fan reaction to Constantine Corrino
Dunn’s future looks bright
Ultimately, this level of immediate fan engagement likely means that Dunn: Prophecy Will perform well. The fact that people online immediately make connections to Paul and Leto Atreides, Timothée Chalamet and Oscar Isaac speaks to the way the details of the science fiction franchise have become integrated into mainstream modern pop culture. The show seeing this much engagement for an additional image of a recurring character months before it premieres is a very good sign that it could become a major hit.
Dunn: Prophecy is set to premiere on HBO in November.
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