Dune: Oscar Isaac Almost Went Without a Beard in Duke Leo Atreides Role

Dune, the sci-fi epic film based on a novel of the same name, is already receiving praise from critics, and has already surpassed $100 million dollars in the international box offices ahead of its American release. With a star-studded cast and intricate storyline, audiences will be surprised to learn the most intriguing part of the film; watching Oscar Isaac sport an immaculate beard. “It’s an imposing beard” stated Donald Mowat, the makeup and hair department head for the film in an interview with GQ, “It’s an important beard, if you will.”