The importance of Sting's character being cut from the movie Dune

One of the main points discussed in this podcast episode is the disappointment expressed by the speakers regarding Sting's character being completely cut from the new movie adaptation of Dune. They credit the filmmakers for recognizing Sting's excellent performance in the previous adaptation and choosing not to replace him, instead removing the character altogether. The speakers express their fondness for the 1984 Dune movie despite its flaws and compare it to the new adaptation, appreciating the decisions made by the filmmakers in the new movie.