Thufir Hawat's Cut Dune Role, Explained

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• Director Denis Villeneuve decided to cut the character of Thufir Hawat, the Atreides family's trusted Mentat advisor, from the upcoming Dune: Part Two due to time constraints.
• Fans of the original Dune novels are disappointed, as Thufir Hawat plays a crucial role in the political maneuverings and survival of the Atreides clan - without him, the story may lose a key strategic element.