‘Dune 3’: Zendaya Says She’ll Be Back If Director Denis Villeneuve Is There: “It’s A Yes”

Joey King is keeping in touch with Gypsy Rose Blanchard!

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events Joey King says she and Gypsy Rose Blanchard have recently been in touch. “She and I have privately talked a little bit, which has been really nice,” King told Variety on an upcoming episode of the “Just for Variety” podcast. King portrayed Blanchard, a woman sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder for the death mother Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard in Hulu’s limited series “The Act.” Blanchard was recently released from prison on parole in late December after serving eight years for the 2015 crime.

Recently, “Oppenheimer” filmmaker Christopher Nolan made headlines by favorably comparing Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” to the “Star Wars” sequel, “The Empire Strikes Back.” Those comments come from a conversation that took place on February 2, 2024, after a screening of Nolan’s sci-fi “Tenet” in IMAX 70mm Film at AMC CityWalk, as the film was recently given a quick theatrical re-release (“Tenet” came out during the pandemic and wasn’t as widely seen theatrically as most of Nolan’s movies, only grossing 365.3 million, given that was the heart of COVID-19 season in summer 2020).

Ellise Shafer After some “bad experiences,” Rooney Mara chooses her projects based on the director, she said at the Berlin Film Festival press conference for her new film “La Cocina.” “I really go by the director. I learned that pretty early,” Mara said when asked her process for selecting films.

Dune: Part 2 have been shared, with some critics describing it as “the definitive sci-fi epic of a generation”.The premiere for the Denis Villeneuve film – which is the sequel to the 2021 movie – was held in London’s Leicester Square last night (February 15), and stars the likes of Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Austin Butler and more.Originally, the film was set to be released in cinemas last November, however, it was later pushed back to March 1 due to the strikes across Hollywood. Now, the first thoughts on the sci-fi project have been shared, and it seems to be drawing glowing reviews across the board.In addition to Chalamet and Zendaya, returning cast members include Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Dave Bautista, Stellan Skarsgård, and Charlotte Rampling.

Dune: Part Two is off to a great start with critics, who are foaming at the mouth in their attempt to describe how awesome it is.

Earlier today, one of the last puzzles of the “Dune” puzzle came together. “The Queen’s Gambit” star Anya Taylor-Joy, who leads the upcoming “Mad Max: Furiosa” film, revealed she has a role in Dennis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two.” Who is she playing? We know, but are sworn to secrecy and won’t spoil more than she has herself already.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Denis Villeneuve‘s “Dune: Part Two” has finally been unveiled and film journalists are showering the highly-anticipated sequel with praise for its incredible ensemble cast, breathtaking visual effects and more. The film, which follow’s 2021’s “Dune,” is being called “masterful,” “damn impressive” and full of battle scenes that rival Peter Jackson’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.” “‘Dune: Part Two‘ is damn impressive,” wrote The Playlist’s Gregory Ellwood. “Villeneuve crafts some truly VISIONARY moments.

What’s this: another young star is part of the cast of Denis Villeneuve‘s sequel “Dune: Part Two“? Yes, indeed. Variety reports that Anya Taylor-Joy joined the likes of Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Austin Butler for the upcoming blockbuster’s world premiere in London today, confirming that she has a role in the film.

The cast of Dune: Part Two took their looks to another level on the red carpet at the movie’s world premiere in London, England on Thursday (February 15).

Anya Taylor-Joy will be seen on screen in Dune: Part 2, in a surprise casting revealed the day of the film’s London world premiere, Deadline has confirmed.

Zendaya has delivered another amazing look for the Dune: Part Two press tour!

Dune co-star Timothée Chalamet that will be published as part of a companion book for the movie.Excerpts of the coffee table book – titled Dune: Exposures and documenting the shooting of director Denis Villeneuve‘s sci-fi franchise – were shared with Variety last week. One of the poems, alongside a black-and-white image of Chalamet, sees Brolin refer to his co-star’s “cheekbones,” “youth-laden eyes,” and “lips of a certain poetry.”Brolin also wrote of Chalamet’s youth and its impact on his own thoughts of mortality.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Roses are red, violets are blue, two new movies will open in theaters on Valentine’s Day, but neither are expected to break through. Paramount’s musical biopic “Bob Marley: One Love” is projected to collect $30 million to $35 million between Wednesday and President’s Day on Monday. Those ticket sales should be enough to lead over Sony’s comic book adventure “Madame Web,” which looks to generate $22 million to $25 million during the same six-day period.

Zendaya is once again slaying the red carpet!

The press tour for Dune: Part Two is continuing!

could make desert alien princess dressing look so right on the red carpet. She’s certainly been doing her stylist Law Roach proud on the Dune 2 press tour.

Before we get into some recent quotes about the end of “Dune: Part Two” made by Denis Villeneuve, it’s important to know that nothing said in this piece will be considered a spoiler. That said, if you want to be completely fresh, then you probably shouldn’t read and just go watch the sequel and be amazed by what happens.

Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” is arriving imminently, and fans are already becoming extremely excited about what they’ve heard online. Filmmaker Christopher Nolan recently moderated a Q&A with Villeneuve, and he likened the film to “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” in terms of it being the darkest installment of the franchise, which has further stoked the fandom.

The big rumor du jour online at the moment, from several online publications, including a YouTube channel, claims production is imminent, and “Sicario 3” is on the way. What’s more, some outlets have reported that Denis Villeneuve is back in the director’s chair, Taylor Sheridan has finished a new script, and all the principal leads, Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, and Josh Brolin, are on board, too.