Dune 2: Timothee Chalamet posts picture from Abu Dhabi desert as film wraps shooting

Sequel to the sci-fi epic is expected to hit cinemas in November next year

Timothee Chalamet stars as Paul Atreides in Dune, the sci-fi epic based on the 1965 novel by Frank Herbert. AP

The highly anticipated sequel to Denis Villeneuve's Dune has completed filming.

On Monday, Timothee Chalamet, who plays Paul Atreides in the sci-fi epic, shared a photo from Abu Dhabi's Empty Quarter with his 18 million Instagram followers, alongside his father Marc.

“Dune 2 wrapped (with desert dad !!),” he captioned the shot.

Luxury desert resort Anantara Qasr Al Sarab, where the film's cast have been staying since mid-November, is visible in the background.

The sequel to the critically acclaimed blockbuster began filming in July, with shooting taking place on location in Budapest, Italy, Jordan and Abu Dhabi.

Filming in the capital began last month. At the time, Zendaya, who plays Chani in the film, shared a shot of a sunset from the UAE desert on her Instagram Stories, writing: “I know I've been quiet, but I'm here, just working as usual ... sending love from Arrakis."

Chalamet also shared photos from a visit to the World Heritage site Petra in Jordan, last month.

Sam Kozhaya, executive vice president of operations and corporate development at Legendary Entertainment, the producer of Dune, spoke with Abu Dhabi film commissioner Hans Fraikin during the 2022 Culture Summit Abu Dhabi in October.

“Abu Dhabi was an essential partner for us in the success of Dune,” Kozhaya said.

“They were a key contributor in the success and the 10 Oscar nominations, the six Oscar wins.”

Based on the 1965 novel by Frank Herbert, Dune follows the young, noble Atreides and his family as they are thrust into violence and political warfare over the inhospitable planet Arrakis. The arid desert planet is the only known source in the galaxy for "spice", a valuable drug that heightens abilities and prolongs life.

Dune: Part Two will follow on from the end of the first film, when Paul unites with Chani and her people, the Fremen, to seek revenge against those who destroyed his family. Paul must make a choice between love and fate as he battles to prevent a doomed future for the world that he has already foreseen.

Reprising their roles in the sequel alongside Chalamet and Zendaya are Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgard, Dave Bautista, Charlotte Rampling and Stephen McKinley Henderson. New additions to the cast include Austin Butler, Christopher Walken, Florence Pugh, Souheila Yacoub and Lea Seydoux.

From child star to red carpet king: Timothee Chalamet's style evolution - in pictures

Timothee Chalamet, in a black shirt and floral tie, attends the 'Entertainment Weekly' Screen Actors Guild nominees' party in Hollywood, California, in January 2013. Sipa USA

Timothee Chalamet in a black suit and grey tie at the 19th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in January 2013. AFP

Timothee Chalamet, in a khaki parka with knitted sleeves, attends the premiere of 'Draft Day' in New York, US, in April 2014. Sipa USA

The actor is clad in denim shorts and a black blazer at the 'Snowpiercer' premiere in New York, in June 2014. AFP

In a striped turtleneck at the 'Men, Women & Children' premiere in September 2014, during the Toronto International Film Festival in Canada. AFP

The young actor in classic tailoring at the October 2014 premiere of 'Interstellar' in Hollywood, California. EPA

In an all-black suit on the red carpet at the 'Interstellar' premiere in New York, in November 2014. Alamy

In a floral puffer jacket at the 65th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, in February 2015. Getty Images

Timothee Chalamet is dapper in an open-necked black suit for the April 2015 premiere of 'The Adderall Diaries' in New York. AP

Clad in in Berluti at the 'Call Me by Your Name' photocall during the 67th Berlinale International Film Festival in February 2017. Getty Images

Timothee Chalamet wears Berluti to the 'Call Me By Your Name' premiere during the 61st BFI London Film Festival in October 2017. Getty Images

Timothee Chalamet, dressed in Berluti, for a 'Call Me By Your Name' photocall at the 61st BFI London Film Festival in October 2017. Getty Images

Timothee Chalamet wears Thom Browne for the January 2018 photocall of 'Call Me By Your Name' in Rome. Getty Images

In Berluti again at the London Film Critics Circle Awards in January 2018. Getty Images

Timothee Chalamet wears Saint Laurent to the Bafta Awards in February 2018. Getty Images

Timothee Chalamet in all-white Berluti for the 90th annual Academy Awards in March 2018. EPA

The actor in Alexander McQueen on the 'Beautiful Boy' premiere red carpet, at the 66th San Sebastian International Film Festival in Spain, in September 2018. Getty Images

In a floral print Alexander McQueen suit at the 'Beautiful Boy' premiere during the 62nd BFI London Film Festival in October 2018. Getty Images

Timothee Chalamet sports Louis Vuitton at the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles, in January 2019. EPA

In Louis Vuitton for 'The King' premiere during the 63rd BFI London Film Festival in October 2019. Getty Images

Clad in Haider Ackermann in February 2019 at the Bafta Awards held at the Royal Albert Hall. Getty Images

Timothee Chalamet wears Haider Ackermann in September 2019 to 'The King' premiere at the 76th Venice Film Festival. Getty Images

Wearing SR Studio LA CA, the actor attends a photocall in October 2019 for 'The King' at the 24th Busan International Film Festival in South Korea. Getty Images

Timothee Chalamet sports blue Haider Ackermann for the October 2019 premiere of 'The King' at Ritz Cinema in Sydney. Getty Images

Timothee Chalamet in a fuchsia Stella McCartney suit at the 'Little Women' premiere in Paris, December 2019. Getty Images

Timothee Chalamet is casual in a Gorillaz T-shirt, for a 'Little Women' photocall in London, December 2019. Getty Images

Timothee Chalamet, in a pink Thom Browne suit, at a 'Little Women' photocall at The Soho Hotel in London, December 2019. Getty Images

Timothee Chalamet wears Prada to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in February 2020, after the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Beverly Hills, California. EPA

In a shiny silver Tom Ford suit at 'The French Dispatch' screening during the 74th annual Cannes Film Festival in July 2021. Getty Images

For a Louis Vuitton dinner during the 74th annual Cannes Film Festival in July 2021, the actor wears an outfit by the brand. Getty Images

In Haider Ackermann for a 'Dune' photocall during the 78th Venice International Film Festival in September 2021. Getty Images

Timothee Chalamet wears Haider Ackermann for the premiere of 'Dune' during the 78th Venice International Film Festival in September 2021. Getty Images

Timothee Chalamet co-hosts the 2021 Met Gala in September at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, wearing a Haider Ackermann jacket and Rick Owens sweatpants with Converse sneakers. EPA

The actor wears blue Tom Ford to a 'Dune' photocall in Paris in September 2021. Getty Images

Timothee Chalamet, in a lace cropped blazer by Louis Vuitton, arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022. AFP

Timothee Chalamet, in a leather look by Alexander McQueen, attends the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 27, 2022. AFP

Timothee Chalamet, in a custom red backless outfit by custom blood red look by Haider Ackermann, attends the premiere of the film 'Bones and All' during the 79th edition of the Venice Film Festival on Friday, September 2, 2022. AP

Timothee Chalamet, in a black Alexander McQueen suit and sunglasses, attends the British Vogue Celebrates Vogue Darlings party at Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2022. Photo: Darren Gerrish/WireImage for Vogue