Get ready for a return to Arrakis Dune fans rejoice – because the sequel is already in the works.
DuneIt was released in October 2021. It was a huge success with fans and critics alike. The Oscar-nominated film starring Timothée ChalametAnd ZendayaIt was a box-office smash and earned more than $400 million worldwide. The film’s immediate success led directly to the confirmation for the sequel.
Denis VilleneuveThe second film will be directed by him again. In March 2022, he revealed that the screenplay was “mostly” finished.
“But it’s always a work in progress,” Villeneuve said in an interview with Collider at the time. “It’ll be a work in progress until final cut, but I will say it’s solidified. I have a script. We are currently in prep. My crew, we are in full prep for the movie.”
Dune, based on Frank Herbert’s lengthy science fiction novel of the same name, was always intended to be split into two movies, according to Villeneuve. Chalamet, 26, stars as the film’s hero, Paul Atreides, while Zendaya, 25, plays Chani, his future love interest. The cast includes Rebecca Ferguson, Stellan Skarsgard, Oscar Isaac, Javier Bardem, Jason Momoa, Josh BrolinAnd Stephen McKinley Henderson.
Zendaya’s role in the first part of the franchise was minimal and left viewers wanting more. The wishes of the viewers were granted. DuneFans seem to be realizing their dreams!
“For Zendaya, I will say Part One was a promise. I know that we saw a glimpse of her in Part One, but in Part Two, she’ll have a prominent part,” Villeneuve told VarietyInterview with Zendaya in March 2022. “We will follow Timothée and Zendaya on their adventures in the desert. That’s the thing that excited me most about going back to Arrakis is to spend time with those characters again.”
Zendaya also hinted at her story line development in November 2021 with Deadline. “Anybody who has read the books knows there’s so much more to explore and deal with,” she said at the time.
Chalamet also expressed excitement about returning to the set in the same interview. “We were ready to do it back then [when we wrapped Part One]. This story is far from finished,” he teased.
Although most are set to return, Isaac, 43, won’t be one of them following his character’s death. However, two new characters will be introduced – Princess IrulanAnd Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen. Florence Pugh and Austin ButlerThey are currently in discussions to play these roles, but nothing has been confirmed.
While Dune: Part OnePart 2 will be released in theaters. However, it’s yet to be confirmed when it will arrive on streaming platforms.
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