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Timothée Chalamet Debuts Buzz Cut for 'Dune 3'

10/9/2025

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Summary

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Timothée Chalamet confirmed his buzz cut on October 7 Instagram Live, ending hair speculation.
The haircut ties to his Dune: Part Three role, which requires shaving his head.
He also promotes Marty Supreme, premiering at the New York Film Festival to positive reviews.
Marty Supreme is set for nationwide release on December 25, 2025, with a $70 million budget.

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The 2021 film Dune: Part One, directed by Denis Villeneuve, is a significant adaptation of Frank Herbert's 1965 novel, which is often regarded as the best-selling science fiction book. Following two previous adaptations, this film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2021, and grossed $411 million worldwide, influencing modern sci-fi cinema and setting the stage for sequels.

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Timothée Chalamet confirmed his buzz cut on October 7 Instagram Live, ending hair speculation.
The haircut ties to his Dune: Part Three role, which requires shaving his head.
He also promotes Marty Supreme, premiering at the New York Film Festival to positive reviews.
Marty Supreme is set for nationwide release on December 25, 2025, with a $70 million budget.

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