Dune 2020 has an embarrassment of stars—How well do they match their roles?

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 28: Jason Momoa attends the premiere of Warner Bros Pictures “Joker” on September 28, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)

Jason Momoa as Duncan Idaho

In the books, Duncan Idaho is described as a handsome man with curling black hair known to be quite the ladykiller. He is a loyal swordmaster and highly skilled pilot in the service of House Atreides. His lightning-quick reflexes make him an unpredictable fighter a young Paul finds hard to copy.

Idaho features in a lot of action scenes, and I can think of no one better than Game of Thrones star Jason Momoa to play him. Idaho is a charismatic guy and Momoa has charisma to spare. And if Dune is a hit, Momoa will have plenty of work incoming, as the character appears in all six of Herbert’s novels.