A ‘Dune’ Remake Is Coming — Where Are the Stars of the Original 1984 Cult Classic Now?

MacLachlan’s turn as Paul in “Dune” was the start of a long and fruitful working relationship with Lynch. The two would go on to work together in the surreal 1986 masterpiece “Blue Velvet” and bizarre TV cult hit “Twin Peaks.” MacLachlan has since enjoyed an accomplished Hollywood career, appeared in a long list of films and shows including “The Flinstones,” “Showgirls,” “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2” and “Sex and the City.” Most recently, he starred as Thomas Edison in the 2020 biopic “Tesla.”

In the film, McGill played Stiglar, the leader of Sietch Tabr, a Fremen community on the desert planet Arrakis. But McGill rose to prominence in 1981 for his portrayal as a caveman in “Quest for Fire.” He would go on to have significant roles in films like “Silver Bullet” (1985), “Heartbreak Ridge” (1986) and “Under Siege 2: Dark Territory” (1995). McGill also starred as “Big” Ed Hurley in “Twin Peaks.” Although he retired from acting in 1999, he returned to reprise his role in the 2017 reboot of the show.

“Dune” fans remember Young as Chani, the wife and legal concubine of Paul. But the actress has had turns in other major films including “Wall Street,” “Fatal Instinct” and “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.” And of course, “Dune” wasn’t her first time to the sci-fi rodeo — she also starred as experimental replicant Rachael in Ridley Scott’s 1982 classic “Blade Runner,” for which she reprised her role in the 2017 reboot “Blade Runner 2049.”

Stewart was a member of the formidable “Dune” ensemble in his role as Gurney Halleck, talented minstrel skilled in the use of the baliset, a 9-stringed musical instrument. Of course, everyone knows Stewart for his prominent role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” its subsequent films, and the 2020 series “Star Trek: Picard.” He also as the iconic Professor Charles Xavier in the “X-Men” superhero film series.

Sting has been called a “scene-stealer” for his role as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, the younger nephew and heir of the Baron Vladimir Harkonnen. But of course, Sting is known internationally first and foremost for his music with The Police and subsequent solo output, as well as for his extensive philanthropic efforts throughout the world.