Legendary Entertainment and Activision are bringing the “Dune: Part Two” rivals played by Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler into the Call of Duty universe.
The characters played by the two actors are featured in new bundles for Activision’s “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III” first-person shooter and “Call of Duty: Warzone” battle royale game. The first bundle features Paul Atreides (portrayed by Chalamet) and is available now. The second will be released Dec. 16 and will feature Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, as played by Butler in the film. Both bundles will be available via the Call of Duty in-game store.
In a video released by Activision, Chalamet and Butler got an early look at their in-game characters — and compete in a one-on-one, knives-only death match on Call of Duty’s classic Rust map.
“Wow — insane. You guys made me look better in the game!” Chalamet remarks on seeing his game avatar. (Watch the video below.)
Denis Villeneuve‘s “Dune: Part Two,” from Warner Bros. and Legendary, is slated to premiere March 1, 2024 (after the sequel was delayed by the strikes from its original Nov. 3 date). The sequel explores the journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
“Dune: Part Two” is the second chapter in Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s seminal science-fiction novel. The first film opened simultaneously in theaters and on Max (then called HBO Max) in November 2021 and grossed $402 million at the worldwide box office. It also earned 10 Academy Award nominations, including best picture, and won the Oscars for original score, sound, film editing, cinematography, production design and visual effects.
Watch Chalamet and Butler face off in “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III”:
