Dune's Gurney Halleck to Play the Baliset in Part Two
Brolin's Character to Showcase Fictional Instrument
Exclusive Interview with Director Denis Villeneuve
In a recent interview with Ben, director Denis Villeneuve revealed that Gurney Halleck, played by Josh Brolin, will be playing the baliset in Dune: Part Two. The baliset is a nine-stringed musical instrument described in the novels as a lineal descendant of the zither, tuned to the Chusuk scale, and played by strumming.
Villeneuve explained that the decision to include the baliset in the film was a "weird priority" for him, but one that he felt was important to the character of Halleck.
"Gurney is a minstrel," Villeneuve said. "He's a musician, and he's a poet. And I thought it was important to show that side of him in the film."
Brolin is a talented minstrel in his own right, and he was excited to have the opportunity to play the baliset in the film. He worked closely with Villeneuve and the film's music team to create a unique sound for the instrument.
"I wanted to make sure that the baliset sounded like something that would have existed in the world of Dune," Brolin said. "It's a very strange and unique instrument, but it's also very beautiful."
The baliset is sure to be a memorable part of Dune: Part Two, and it's a testament to Villeneuve's commitment to bringing the world of Frank Herbert's novels to life on the big screen.
Conclusion: The inclusion of the baliset in Dune: Part Two is a small but significant detail that adds to the richness of the film's world. It's a reminder that even in the harsh and unforgiving world of Arrakis, there is still room for beauty and art.
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