Inside the Mind of Austin Butler: From Dune to Masters of the Air

TLDRAustin Butler discusses his experience working on Dune and Masters of the Air, his research process, and his admiration for his co-stars. He also shares his love for Elvis, his dream to host SNL, and his passion for motorcycles.

Key insights

🎥Austin Butler found it liberating to transform into his character for Dune, and the physical process involved working with a trainer and learning knife fighting.

🤝Austin Butler was excited to work with the entire cast of Dune and developed a great relationship with them.

🎭Austin Butler got into the mindset of his character in Dune by not judging him and seeing the world from his perspective.

🎤Timothy Chalamet consulted Austin Butler for advice on playing Bob Dylan, showing their close friendship.

😂Austin Butler had a great time hosting SNL and is open to taking on comedic roles in the future.

Q&A

Did Austin Butler take anything as a souvenir from any of his projects?

Yes, Austin Butler likes to take souvenirs from sets, such as jackets, vests, and props like knives.

What is Austin Butler's personal style?

Austin Butler's personal style includes a good pair of boots, a great jacket, and a good white t-shirt.

What motivated Austin Butler to join the cast of The Iceman Cometh?

Austin Butler was motivated to work with the incredible cast of The Iceman Cometh, including Denzel Washington and George Wolf.

How did Austin Butler prepare for his role in Masters of the Air?

Austin Butler trained on flight simulators and learned about the time period to prepare for his role in Masters of the Air.

What was the vibe like on set while filming Masters of the Air?

There was a strong sense of brotherhood on set and everyone had a great time working together.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Austin Butler expresses his love for Elvis and his timeless music.

00:27Austin Butler talks about his first reaction to seeing himself in character for Dune Part Two and the physical process he underwent.

00:35Austin Butler shares his excitement for working with the entire cast of Dune.

01:27Austin Butler explains how he got into the mindset to play his character in Dune.

01:51Austin Butler reveals that he gave advice to Timothy Chalamet about playing Bob Dylan.

02:07Austin Butler talks about his experience hosting SNL and his openness to comedic roles.

02:21Austin Butler shares that he takes souvenirs from sets, including jackets, props, and other memorable items.

04:44Austin Butler discusses his personal style and the clothing he can't live without.

05:59Austin Butler explains what motivated him to join the cast of The Iceman Cometh on Broadway.

06:19Austin Butler talks about his research process for Masters of the Air and the flight training he received.

06:36Austin Butler shares the vibe on set while filming Masters of the Air and working with the ensemble cast.

07:03Austin Butler reflects on his 12-hour audition for a movie and the trust he has in director Quentin Tarantino.