Lady Margot will finally be appearing in Dune: Part Two played by Léa Seydoux, and here’s who the character is, what her role in the film will be, and her connections to the Bene Gesserit, explained. Lady Margot is one of the biggest characters from the Dune franchise that will be introduced in Dune: Part Two, with many fans of the beloved sci-fi series eagerly awaiting to see the character get properly adapted to the big screen by Denis Villeneuve. While she is popular among Dune fans, many viewers aren’t aware of who Lady Margot is, something that needs to be known before the release of Dune: Part Two.
Dune: Part Two is almost here, with the highly-anticipated sequel to Denis Villeneuve’s 2021 hit now being closer than ever. Dune: Part Two‘s delay to 2024 was a tragic announcement, and while there is still a bit of a wait, the sequel is on the horizon. Dune: Part Two will continue the story of the original film, adapting the rest of the narrative from the first of Frank Herbert’s iconic novels. Tons of new characters are set to be introduced, with the likes of big names like Alia Atreides debuting in Dune: Part Two. Léa Seydoux will be entering the film series as Lady Margot, and here’s who she is.
Lady Margot Is Another Member Of The Bene Gesserit
In the world of Dune, Lady Margot is another member of the Bene Gesserit, one of the most powerful groups in the franchise. The Bene Gesserit are a matriarchal organization that has achieved massive influence by injecting themselves into the various social and political groups throughout the universe, with the team slowly influencing the path of humanity in a direction that best suits them. The Bene Gesserit are aided by their powerful abilities, with immense training and the use of spice melange helping Lady Margot and the other Bene Gesserit harness these powers. The Bene Gesserit are a force to be reckoned with, with Lady Margot being a top agent.
Throughout the first Dune novel, Lady Margot is tasked with several operations by the Bene Gesserit, with her using her influence to shape the governments of the galaxy. Throughout the series, Lady Margot is sent to warn the Atreides of the danger that Leto and Paul are in, with her being an ally of Paul throughout his time growing up. Lady Margot is also asked to seduce Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen at one point, showing what she is truly willing to do for the Bene Gesserit. Lady Margot clearly knows what she’s doing, proving how essential she will be to the story of Dune: Part Two.
Lady Margot’s Dune 2 Role Explained
A big part of Lady Margot’s story in the original Dune novel (and presumably Dune: Part Two) has to do with Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen. Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen will be played by Austin Butler in the upcoming film, with him being the center of attention for Lady Margot. In the story, Lady Margot is tasked with stealing Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen’s genetic material in order to protect their bloodline, with this possibly being one of the main parts of her story in the sequel. Lady Margot also implements a protocol that allows the Bene Gesserit to control Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen if they wish, giving them the upper hand.
Lady Margot is also an ally of Paul Atreides in Dune: Part Two, with her playing a big role in Paul’s life. In the novel, Lady Margot is the one who initially warns that Leto and Paul are in danger, although this isn’t featured in the first Dune film. However, Lady Margot is the one who prophecies that Paul Atreides isn’t dead even though he seems so, with her being proven right when he returns. Lady Margot’s controlling pact with Fedy-Rautha Harkonnen has the power to let Paul quickly end the duo’s rivalry, with Dune: Part Two exploring if the character will use it or not.
Léa Seydoux Plays Lady Margot In Dune 2
Actress Léa Seydoux is set to play Lady Margot in Dune: Part Two, with the big-name star being a fantastic choice for the role. Léa Seydoux has appeared in all kinds of popular films throughout her impressive career, with her being in movies like Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, The French Dispatch, and the James Bond movies Spectre and No Time to Die. It is clear that Seydoux is no stranger to big franchises, with Dune: Part Two only being the most recent series in a long list of films that have featured her presence.
Léa Seydoux’s Lady Margot in Dune: Part Two has already been shown off in various trailers and marketing materials, giving fans a small taste of what the character will be like when the film finally releases in 2024. Although how much she will appear in the film is still up in the air, she is sure to be a highlight of the upcoming sequel. The cast of Dune: Part Two is full of massive names, and the inclusion of Léa Seydoux as Lady Margot is a great addition to this star-studded roster.
How Dune 2’s Lady Margot Compares To The Books
Due to Dune: Part Two not being released yet, it is impossible to say how accurate Lady Margot will be to her book counterpart. However, the first of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune movies was incredibly faithful to the source material, meaning that Dune: Part Two will most likely stick to this accuracy. The story of Lady Margot seems to be mostly the same, with her playing the same role in Dune: Part Two as she plays in the book. The biggest changes actually have to do with the first film, with Lady Margot missing from some moments that she appeared in during the course of the original novel.
Lady Margot’s appearance in Dune: Part Two seems to be pretty faithful based on what has been shown so far, with her flowing black attire being similar to that of her original incarnation as well as the Bene Gesserit. The main thing that is missing from Léa Seydoux’s Lady Margot is the character’s oddly shaped red hair, with her sporting a much more natural hairdo in the live-action film. Lady Margot is shaping up to be a great addition to Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, with her being one of the most exciting parts of Dune: Part Two.
Key Release Dates
Dune: Part Two
Release Date:2024-03-15
