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27.08.2023 - 21:15 / etcanada.com
With “Dune: Part Two” set to debut next year, director Denis Villeneuve is already putting plans in motion for the third film in the series.
While a third “Dune” movie has yet to be greenlit — that will obviously depend on the box-office performance of the second — Villeneueve revealed that he’s cued up and ready to go.
“If I succeed in making a trilogy, that would be the dream,” the Quebec-born director said in a recent interview with Empire.
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According to Villeneuve, “Dune: Part Three” would be based on Dune Messiah, the second book in author Frank Herbert’s six-book series.
“Dune Messiah was written in reaction to the fact that people perceived Paul Atreides as a hero,” Villeneuve said of the series’ protagonist, played in his films by Timothée Chalamet.
“Which is not what he wanted to do,” Villaneuve continued. “My adaptation is closer to his idea that it’s actually a warning.”
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If he is given the opportunity to direct a third “Dune” film, Villaneuve confirmed that it would be the last in his film frachise. “After that the books become more… esoteric,” he explained.
As for how much progress he’s made to date on a potential “Dune: Part Three”, he teased, “I will say, there are words on paper.”
“Dune: Part Two” is scheduled to hit theatres on March 24, 2024.
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Though it is expected that “Dune: Part Two” (now scheduled for a 2024 release date) will finish the story of Frank Herbert’s iconic sci-fi novel, it really isn’t the full story arc for the lead character, Paul Atreides. You see, the sequel novel, “Dune: Messiah,” is really the end-end of the story, finishing up the arc for Paul and showing the true effect of the character’s place in Arrakis.
Though it is expected that “Dune: Part Two” (now scheduled for a 2024 release date) will finish the story of Frank Herbert’s iconic sci-fi novel, it really isn’t the full story arc for the lead character, Paul Atreides. You see, the sequel novel, “Dune: Messiah,” is really the end-end of the story, finishing up the arc for Paul and showing the true effect of the character’s place in Arrakis.
Denis Villeneuve has revealed that he is considering turning his Dune film series into a trilogy.Speaking to Empire, Villeneuve spoke of his hopes to make a third film in the sci-fi epic series: “If I succeed in making a trilogy, that would be a dream”. Currently, Villeneuve’s Dune and the yet-to-be-released Dune: Part Two films tell the story of author Frank Herbert’s original 1965 novel.While Villeneuve has yet to confirm if a third film has been green-lit, he hinted to Empire that he’s already working on a script: “I will say, there are words on paper.”A potential third Dune film from Villeneuve will see his retelling of Herbert’s ‘Dune Messiah’ novel, which was the direct sequel to the first Dune book.
Director Denis Villeneuve is hopeful of making Dune a trilogy and is teasing the possibility of “Part Three” coming alive.
Denis Villeneuve has bigger plans for Dune.
Michaela Zee Denis Villeneuve still wants to explore the world of Arrakis after “Dune: Part Two.” In a recent interview with Empire, the director shared his hopes for a third installment in the sci-fi epic film series, saying, “If I succeed in making a trilogy, that would be the dream.” On his plans for “Dune: Part Three,” Villeneuve teased, “I will say, there are words on paper.” “Dune: Part Three” would be based on “Dune Messiah,” the direct sequel to “Dune” author Frank Herbert’s 1965 original novel. Herbert wrote five sequels in total, including “Children of Dune” and “God Emperor of Dune.” Following Herbert’s death in 1986, his son Brian published several prequel novels and sequels in the “Dune” universe.
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. The film, originally slated to release Nov. 3, will now be delayed until March 15, 2024.
The release of “Dune: Part Two,” one of the fall’s most anticipated films, has been postponed from November until next year, Warner Bros. confirmed Thursday.
Dune: Part Two has officially been pushed back to next year.Warner Bros. announced the delay today (August 25), confirming that it will no longer premiere this November, and will instead begin screening in cinemas on March 15 next year.The official Dune X/Twitter page has also changed its profile and header pictures, reflecting its new release date.
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