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Thufir Hawat's Cut Dune Role, Explained
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Rafael Motamayor)
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Dune's iconic Thufir Hawat gets the axe, leaving fans wondering about the fate of the Atreides family's loyal Mentat advisor.
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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.
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Thufir Hawat, Atreides, Dune: Part Two