Dune: Part Two became a massive hit, surpassing its predecessor and securing its place as the highest-grossing film of 2024, raking in over $700 million worldwide. Meanwhile, Brian Duffield, known for his work on No One Will Save You (2023), Skull Island, and Spontaneous (2020), is working on exciting new projects. With his success in various genres, the prospect of reuniting stars from Dune for a thrilling new venture might be exactly what fans need.

A collaboration between the blockbuster Dune stars and the acclaimed horror director has fans eagerly speculating. Which star will join Brian Duffield? Fans are left scratching their heads, eagerly awaiting the reveal.

According to Deadline, Josh Brolin is in talks to play the lead in the upcoming movie Whalefall, which is based on Daniel Kraus' 2023 book. The 57-year-old actor is negotiating to co-star with Austin Butler with Imagine Entertainment and 20th Century Studios. The Brian Duffield-directed movie has been compared to "The Martian and 127 Hours." The story, which Duffield and Kraus wrote, revolves around a diver who gets ingested by a huge 80-foot whale while searching for his late father's remains.

J.R. Young will manage the studio operations. Whalefall has earned significant praise from readers and critics alike. Josh Brolin was eager to return as Cable in Deadpool & Wolverine and is set to appear in Edgar Wright’s The Running Man and Rian Johnson’s K----- Out sequel, Wake Up D--- Man. Despite his success, Brolin revealed how nepotism worked against him during his The Goonies audition.

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Nepotism often grants advantages in industries, but that was not the case for Josh Brolin’s The Goonies audition, where his connections did not secure him an easy path into the iconic film.

In recent years, many actors with famous parents have shared their experiences of growing up in the spotlight. Lily-Rose Depp, for example, has felt pressure and expectations to fail. For Josh Brolin, son of James Brolin, his famous name only intensified the challenge. Reflecting on his Goonies audition, he recalled being pushed to prove himself. He immersed himself in intense study, devouring works by Stanislavski, Grotowski, and Artaud, spending most of his time in bookstores, honing his craft through relentless reading.

Josh Brolin reflected on the struggles he faced when trying to break into Hollywood, noting that his famous father often led people to believe he had an easy path. However, after meeting with D--- Donner and Steven Spielberg, his look and suitability for the role earned him his first major opportunity. Despite these initial hurdles, Brolin later built a strong career with a diverse filmography. He might also take on future roles, potentially in films like Whalefall.

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