Director Denis Villeneuve recently provided updates on the Dune film series, revealing that Dune: Part Two is slated for release on March 1, 2024. In addition to this sequel, Villeneuve is in the final stages of crafting a script for a third installment titled Dune Messiah.
Speaking at a press conference in South Korea, Villeneuve shared that while the screenplay for the third film is nearly complete, some work remains to be done. If given the green light, Dune Messiah will continue the narrative, following the protagonist, Paul Atreides, as he concludes his journey.
Villeneuve has long harbored the ambition to transform Dune into a trilogy, expressing this desire last summer in an interview with Empire magazine, where he stated, “If I succeed in making a trilogy, that would be the dream.” The progress on the third script suggests that the director is moving closer to realizing this dream.
Before delving into the third installment, Villeneuve expressed optimism about Dune: Part Two, asserting that it surpasses the first film in terms of vitality, character relationships, and emotional depth. While acknowledging that the film might not be flawless, he conveyed greater satisfaction with Part Two compared to Part One.
The cast of Dune: Part Two includes returning stars Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, alongside Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, Léa Seydoux, Stellan Skarsgård, and Javier Bardem. With the sequel’s release date and progress on the third script, Villeneuve is steering the Dune film series towards an envisioned trilogy, fulfilling his dream of bringing the epic story to fruition on the big screen.
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