This Oscar-nominated movie star and Hollywood sweetheart looks out of recognition in a new trailer

It’s the heart of Hollywood that’s been making waves in the acting world after receiving its first Academy Award nomination recently.

But now, the actor in question could be scratching the heads of his fans after giving them their first glimpse of his latest role.

In a new teaser for his new movie that was released on Tuesday, the American entertainer can be seen with a bald head and shaved eyebrows making him almost unrecognizable.

It’s clear from his terrifying look that he’s going to play the villain in the new sci-fi project – but can you guess who he is?

It’s Austin Butler, who’s been seen in a new teaser for Dune: Part Two.

Of course, fans fell in love with Austin for his role as Elvis Presley in the Baz Luhrmann biopic – but that’s a different beast altogether, as he plays the villainous Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in the sci-fi sequel.

The teaser trailer released on Tuesday begins with an unidentified member of the Fremen (a subculture of humans descended from Zensunni Wanderers) walking into sand dunes and placing a stun device, used to attract sandworms, on the ground.

After the device starts working, the individual hurries back to the dunes before the faces of several characters appear, including Gurney Halleck, Lady Jessica, and Feyd-Rautha.

An official poster for that movie was also released Tuesday, which showed stars Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, who portray Paul Atreides and Chaney, respectively, clutching a crying knife and standing facing the sunrise.

Dune: Part Two, as well as its predecessor, was based on Frank Herbert’s novel of the same name, which was originally published in 1965.

The book centers on Atreides, who relocates to the desert planet Arrakis and becomes the leader of its native inhabitants as they wage war for control of their world.

A large-scale film adaptation led by Alejandro Jodorowsky, known for directing such features as El Topo and The Holy Mountain, was developed in the mid-1970s, though the project eventually fell apart.

Dune was later adapted into a feature by David Lynch and received negative reviews upon its 1984 release, though it has since become a cult classic.

The novel was also the subject of a 2000 television adaptation, which was positively received by critics.

Development of Feature 2021 began in the early 2010s, and Denis Villeneuve was confirmed as its director in 2017.

The movie featured performances from an ensemble cast that included the likes of Oscar Isaac, Rebecca Ferguson, and Jason Momoa, among many others.

Dune eventually made its official debut during the 78th Venice International Film Festival in September of 2021, and the feature was also released to the public through streaming service HBO Max, which greatly displeased Villeneuve.

The film was met with positive reviews from critics and currently holds an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The cast and crew also won several awards for their work on the project, which won six Academy Awards.

Dune: Part Two was officially green-lit in October 2021 and his team began filming the project in July last year.

In addition to Pugh and Butler, newcomers to the cast include Christopher Walken, Lea Seydoux, and Florence Pugh.

Although the premiere date has been changed several times, Dune: Part Two is currently scheduled to be released on November 3.

Villeneuve has also expressed interest in directing a third film based on Herbert’s 1969 novel Dune Messiah.

A spin-off titled Dune: The Sisterhood will focus on the formation of the Bene Gesserit and premiere on HBO Max at an unspecified future date.