Javier Bardem's reason for picking TLM & Dune roles

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Javier Bardem's shocking reason for picking Dune, Little Mermaid roles

Javier Bardem chooses his roles in blockbusters like Dune and The Little Mermaid for his kids.

By Andrew Korpan
7 mar 2024 at 18:46 GMT+12 min read


Javier Bardem with Dune: Part Two and The Little Mermaid posters.

Javier Bardem is a family man, if nothing else. At least that's what his recent role selection would indicate. The actor has starred in the likes of Disney's live-action Little Mermaid and Denis Villeneuve's Dune series.

On an appearance on Conan O'Brien's podcast last year, Bardem revealed he picks his roles to appease his kids. “Dune was for him [his son], I do [The Little] Mermaid for her [his daughter] and I get a paycheck for both,” he said.

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It's not a bad mindset by Bardem. He has children that eventually have to go off to college, as O'Brien noted during the podcast.

Javier Bardem has already done it all in his career. He won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in the Coen Brothers' No Country for Old Men. Bardem had previously been nominated for his performances in Before Night Falls and Blutiful. In 2021, he received another nomination for playing Desi Arnaz in Being the Ricardos.


But yes, recently, Bardem has been a staple of blockbuster films. He's starred in Dune, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, and The Little Mermaid in the past few years.

In Dune, Bardem plays Stilgar. His character has a huge role in the sequel and is an adamant believer in Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet).

In Disney's The Little Mermaid, a live-action remake of the animated classic, Bardem played King Triton. Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, and Melissa McCarthy. The remake made nearly $570 million at the box office.

Coming up, Bardem will also star in Spellbound for Netflix. The animated film features the likes of Nicole Kidman, Rachel Zegler, and John Lithgow.

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“I get paychecks for both”: Javier Bardem Did Dune 2 and The Little Mermaid for the Same Reason
When Javier Bardem's choice of films was prompted by his own family.

Written by: Sreshtha
Reviewed by: Angad
PUBLISHED MARCH 8, 2024, 1:01 PM



SUMMARY
Javier Bardem is one of Hollywood's best-known faces, and he is currently enjoying the success of his latest film, Dune 2.
Bardem's turn as Stilgar is winning him a lot of praise, and he revealed the reason he chose to play the leader of the Fremen and King Triton in The Little Mermaid.
His children prompted Bardem to play the two iconic characters, and he acquiesced.


Javier Bardem is currently riding the success of his latest film, Dune 2. The Spanish actor is a well-known face within the film fraternity, and he has delivered several noteworthy performances throughout his career. Bardem’s prowess as an actor is irrefutable. With every role, he has exhibited his acting range and grasp over the characters he has played.

Bardem also has an Oscar award in the Best Supporting Actor category for No Country for Old Men. However, the actor does have a lovely way when it comes to choosing his scripts, such as the Dune series and Disney’s Little Mermaid.

Javier Bardem reveals how he chooses his scripts
Javier Bardem‘s stature as an actor has grown over the years, even if he had to struggle to get to where he is at present. He was nearly typecast as the brawny s*x symbol, but that did not stop him from playing roles that he felt connected to.

Javier Bardem’s latest movie is Denis Villeneuve‘s second installment in the Dune series. He returned to play the role of Stilgar, the leader of the Fremen. Bardem has been winning accolades ever since the movie came out, and even fans have taken to social media to turn him into the king of memes.


Javier Bardem in Dune 2
Bardem reprised his role as Stilgar in Dune 2 (Source: Dune 2)

As incredible an actor as Bardem is, he is also an amazing father. The Vicky Cristina Barcelona star’s children can attest to it.

Javier Bardem made an appearance on Conan O’Brien’s podcast last year. He touched on a variety of subjects and made some interesting revelations, the most interesting of which was, of course, how he chose his scripts now.


Javier Bardem in Dune
Bardem revealed why he chose to play Stilgar (Source: Dune)

The actor revealed that he chose to play Stilgar in Dune due to his son. On the other hand, his daughter wanted him to play King Triton in The Little Mermaid, so he could not refuse her request. “I do ‘Dune’ for him, I do ‘The Little Mermaid’ for her, and I get the paychecks for both,” he told O’Brien.


How did both Dune 2 and The Little Mermaid perform?
The second installment of Dune has become a massive success at the box office. Even though the film is still in its opening week, it has been raking in the moolah.

So far, Dune 2 has grossed approximately $217 million around the world, (via Collider) and the numbers will only rise in the upcoming days. In addition to carefully curating the strategy around its release, positive word of mouth has done wonders for this adaptation of Frank Herbert’s novel.

While Denis Villeneuve might have taken creative liberties with this project, they have paid off. Fans have been very receptive towards the film, praising every aspect of his epic.

The Little Mermaid was a live-action remake of the 1989 film. The film grossed almost $119 million in its opening weekend domestically. Unfortunately, the overseas market was not as receptive. It finally ended its run with $560 million at the box office.

Javier Bardem pocketed a fair amount as King Triton, and he is set to pocket a hefty check as Stilgar too.