Bautista and Butler Discuss Their Roles in Dune 2

TLDRDave Bautista and Austin Butler talk about their experiences and preparations for their roles in Dune 2.

Key insights

Austin Butler gained weight for his role in Dune 2, focusing on building muscle.

Bautista and Butler share their reactions to being cast as brothers in the movie.

Butler reveals that he initially heard rumors about Tom Hardy being cast as his on-screen brother before learning it would be Bautista.

Bautista discusses how Butler's interest in wrestling made him feel supported and comfortable during filming.

Both actors express their gratitude for working with each other and feeling supported on set.

Q&A

How did Austin Butler prepare for his role in Dune 2?

Austin Butler gained around 25-30 pounds of muscle for his role in Dune 2.

What was the reaction of Bautista and Butler when they found out they would be playing brothers in the movie?

Bautista and Butler express excitement and gratitude for being cast as brothers in Dune 2.

Did Austin Butler hear rumors about another actor being cast as his on-screen brother?

Yes, Austin Butler initially heard rumors about Tom Hardy being cast as his on-screen brother before learning it would be Bautista.

How did Butler's interest in wrestling make Bautista feel during filming?

Bautista felt supported and comfortable during filming because Butler showed interest in understanding his wrestling background.

Did Bautista and Butler enjoy working with each other on set?

Yes, both Bautista and Butler express their gratitude for working with each other and feeling supported on set.

Timestamped Summary

00:02Dave Bautista and Austin Butler talk about their experiences and preparations for their roles in Dune 2.

00:06Butler gained around 25-30 pounds of muscle for his role in the movie.

00:24Bautista and Butler express their excitement and gratitude for being cast as brothers in Dune 2.

00:45Austin Butler initially heard rumors about Tom Hardy being cast as his on-screen brother before learning it would be Bautista.

01:01Bautista felt supported and comfortable during filming because Butler showed interest in understanding his wrestling background.

01:19Both Bautista and Butler express their gratitude for working with each other and feeling supported on set.