Timothée Chalamet sick, not coming to Montreal for Dune premiere after all

Timothee Chalamet, left, and director Denis Villeneuve pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Dune' on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in London. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP) Invision

By News Staff

Posted February 28, 2024 10:45 am.

“Dune” and Timothée Chalamet fans in Montreal are likely feeling a little let down Wednesday, after finding out the star of the movie is not coming to town.

Chalamet was supposed to attend the Canadian premiere of “Dune: Part Two” in Montreal Wednesday alongside Quebec director Denis Villeneuve.

While Villeneuve is still taking part, Chalamet is out sick and not making the trip, Warner Bros. said in a media release.

“I look forward to seeing you on February 28,” Chalamet had told fans, in French, in a video leading up to the event.

The event at Scotiabank Cinema downtown is still going ahead without the lead actor. The Montreal screening will be preceded by a red carpet and a special event for fans.

“Dune: Part Two” picks up where the first installment, released in 2021, left off. Villeneuve and Jon Spaihts co-wrote the screenplay based on Frank Herbert’s legendary novel.

The movie opens March 1.

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