PARIS, Feb 22 — Wonka star Timothee Chalamet transforms into a desert warrior chief in the second film of the blockbuster Dune sci-fi saga — an environmental fable about power, faith and fanaticism.

Fresh from his musical turn as the legendary chocolate-maker, the French-American actor appeared in Paris ahead of Dune’s release at the end of this month alongside co-stars Zendaya, Lea Seydoux, Austin Butler and Josh Brolin.

Dune: Part Two — sequel to the 2021 release — marks the moment his character, disinherited prince Paul Atreides, transforms into a vengeful demagogue.