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Branagh recalls 'murderer's row' of stars auditioning for Dune
5 Sep
Summary
- Branagh sat with Oldman, Day-Lewis, Firth, and Roth for Dune audition.
- All actors were young unknowns auditioning for Kyle MacLachlan's role.
- David Lynch treated unknowns with time and wisdom during auditions.
Kenneth Branagh recently reminisced about an unforgettable audition experience for David Lynch's 1984 adaptation of Dune. He recounted waiting outside a hotel room with a remarkable group of actors: Gary Oldman, Daniel Day-Lewis, Colin Firth, and Tim Roth.
All of them were young unknowns auditioning for the part ultimately played by Kyle MacLachlan. Branagh highlighted David Lynch's approach, describing the director as gracious and wise, taking time to speak with each aspiring actor, even those he wouldn't cast.
Despite this legendary lineup not being hired for Dune, each actor, including Branagh, achieved significant success and multiple Academy Awards. Their careers flourished, making Branagh's recollection a testament to hidden talent and Lynch's insightful, albeit costly, casting decisions.
Branagh and Ryan Reynolds are currently promoting their new action-comedy, Mayday, which is available for streaming on Apple TV.
