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Why Kevin Costner's Dune Audition Didn't Work Out

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A young Kevin Costner's audition for 'Dune' didn't win over director David Lynch, revealing behind-the-scenes drama of a sci-fi classic.
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  • Costner, not yet a household name, tried out for the lead role of Paul Atreides in Lynch's 1984 adaptation of the Frank Herbert novel, but Lynch ultimately passed on him.
  • According to sources, Costner's screen test simply didn't capture the gravitas and nuance that Lynch was looking for in the central character - a major role that went to Kyle MacLachlan instead.
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Kevin Costner, David Lynch, Kyle MacLachlan, Frank Herbert, Dune, Dune
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