The Fate of Feyd-Rautha & Lady Margot's Child Post Dune 2: Unveiling the Book Secrets

In Dune: Part Two, a storyline featuring Feyd-Rautha and Lady Margot Fenring involves them having a child, but what happens to the child is left unanswered. The movie mainly takes place on Arrakis, but there is a significant scene in the second part that transports viewers to Giedi Prime, the Harkonnen family's home planet. Here, the audience meets Austin Butler's chilling portrayal of Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, a violent individual who is also the Baron's nephew. Lady Margot (played by Léa Seydoux), a member of the Bene Gesserit, enters the picture and seduces him.

Feyd-Rautha & Lady Margot's Daughter Does Not Have A Big Role In The Dune Books

The Bene Gesserit orchestrating events is an enormous aspect of the Dune movies, as their goal of producing the Kwisatz Haderach through selective breeding is central to Paul's origin. Similar to how they send Jessica to breed with Leto Atreides, Lady Margot is sent to conceive a child with Feyd-Rautha to preserve the Harkonnen bloodline for their breeding program, leaving a chance at another chosen one, or Kwisatz Haderach. However, since Paul is the Kwisatz Haderach, the baby ultimately doesn't play a significant role going forward.

Feyd-Rautha and Lady Margot's daughter, Marie Fenring, was raised as an assassin and Bene Gesserit.

Margot Fenring (Lea Seydoux) and Feyd-Rautha (Austin Butler) look closely at each other in Dune 2 - Feyd-Rautha and Lady Margot's daughter, Marie Fenring, was raised as an assassin and Bene Gesserit. - Feyd-Rautha & Lady Margot's Daughter Does Not Have A Big Role In The Dune Books

Since the plot thread was introduced in the film, the baby of Feyd-Rautha and Margot Fenring appeared to hold some importance. However, their daughter does not end up playing a significant role, and the main purpose of the scene is to highlight the powerful position of the Bene Gesserit, especially in challenging situations involving Paul. Margot also uses a "Hypno-ligation" to maintain control over him.

Marie Fenring grew up under the guidance of her mother and stepfather, Count Hasimir Fenring, who taught her the skills of an assassin and a Bene Gesserit.

Feyd-Rautha and Lady Margot's daughter, Marie Fenring, made her only appearance in the novel Paul of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. She was raised by her mother and Count Hasimir Fenring, who trained her to be an assassin and a Bene Gesserit.

Marie Fenring's Fate

Marie Fenring is sent to assassinate Paul Atreides, but his younger sister, Alia, thwarts the attempt.

Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica holding a newborn Alia Atreides in Dune - Marie Fenring is sent to assassinate Paul Atreides, but his younger sister, Alia, thwarts the attempt. - Feyd-Rautha & Lady Margot's Daughter Is Killed By Alia Atreides

At the age of 6, just five years after Paul's ascendance at the end of Dune: Part Two, Marie Fenring is sent to assassinate Paul on Arrakis. As she's a similar age to Paul's younger sister Alia, Anya Taylor-Joy's unborn character in Dune: Part Two, Marie is established in the royal court as her playmate. After six months, the assassination attempt on Paul is finally made, with Marie nearly landing the kill before Alia stops her, stabbing her with a blade and killing her. The kill earns Alia Atreides the nickname "Alia of the Knife."

Also present during the assassination attempt are Lady Margot and Hasimir Fenring. As they're rounded up to be imprisoned, Margot reveals Marie's origins to Paul, momentarily stunning him with the news that Marie was Feyd-Rautha's daughter, allowing Hasimir a window to stab Paul. The wound should have been fatal, but Chani gives Paul the Water of Life, allowing him to repair himself internally. The Fenrings are exiled to the planet Salusa Secundus. Following the Dune: Part Two ending, Emperor Shaddam Corrino IV is also sent to this same prison planet.

Dune 3 Should Show What Happened To Feyd-Rautha's Daughter

Dune: Part Three will adapt the novel Dune: Messiah, but some events between books are worth incorporating, too.

Anya Taylor-Joy still in front of sand in Dune 2 - Dune: Part Three will adapt the novel Dune: Messiah, but some events between books are worth incorporating, too. - Dune 3 Should Show What Happened To Feyd-Rautha's Daughter

Dune: Part Three is currently in the early stages of development. Director Denis Villeneuve is working on a script that is based on the novel Dune: Messiah. This book is a direct sequel to Dune, although there is a twelve-year gap between the two. During this time, significant events take place, including Paul's deadly holy war that results in the deaths of 61 billion people. These events are explored further in novels by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. Making decisions on what to include from Dune: Messiah and the extended stories will be crucial for the adaptation.

Including Marie Fenring's fate in Dune: Part Three is crucial. It would not only resolve a loose end from Dune: Part Two but also help develop Alia Atreides as a character. In the Dune novel, Alia is born before Paul becomes a leader and at the age of 4, she is the one who eliminates Baron Vladimir Harkonnen. Since Paul does this in the film, showcasing various aspects of Alia's childhood in Dune: Part Three is necessary to highlight her extraordinary abilities.

Editor's P/S:

The article provides an intriguing glimpse into the storyline involving Feyd-Rautha and Lady Margot in the "Dune: Part Two" movie and its relation to the larger Dune universe. It highlights the machinations of the Bene Gesserit and the significance of their breeding program in shaping the destiny of the Kwisatz Haderach. The mention of Feyd-Rautha's daughter, Marie Fenring, and her role as an assassin adds another layer of complexity to the narrative.

However, the article also raises questions about the pacing and focus of the movie adaptation. While the inclusion of Marie Fenring's story can potentially enrich the plot, it remains to be seen how it will be incorporated into the overall narrative given the vast scope of the Dune universe. The decision of whether to delve into the events between the books, such as Marie Fenring's fate, could impact the storytelling and potentially deviate from the central themes of "Dune: Messiah." Ultimately, the success of "Dune: Part Three" will depend on its ability to balance the expansion of the universe with the coherent adaptation of the source material.