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Prepare to re-enter the world ofDune.
Shortly after the firstDunepremiered in October 2021, production company Legendary confirmed that asequel was already in the works. “This is only the beginning…Thank you to those who have experienced @dunemovie so far, and those who are going in the days and weeks ahead,” Legendary posted onTwitter, adding, “We’re excited to continue the journey!”
Like the first film,Dune: Part Twois an adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel of the same name, covering roughly the second half of the book. All-star cast members including lead characterTimothée Chalamet,Zendaya,Javier BardemandJosh Brolinwill return in the sequel, alongside new faces likeAustin Butler,Christopher WalkenandFlorence Pugh.
“Florence is really special,” Chalamet toldVarietyof his new costar Pugh, whom he previously worked with on 2019’sLittle Women. “She’s an incredible actor.She was incredible inDune— seriously incredible. She brought a gravitas to the role.”
Filming forDune: Part Twowrapped in December 2022, but the release of the highly-anticipated moviewas delayed until 2024due to the strikes in Hollywood.
At CinemaCon 2023 in April, it was revealed thatPart Twowas shot entirely in IMAX.
From the official synopsis to the scheduled release date, here is everything to know aboutDune: Part Two.
What isDune: Part Twoabout?
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Dune: Part Twopicks up right where the firstDunefilm left off and is based on roughly the second half of Herbert’s science fiction novel. According to the film’s official synopsis,Dune: Part Two"will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides [Chalamet] as he unites with Chani [Zendaya] and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee."
In February 2024, director Denis Villeneuve toldPolygonthat the sequel would be “much more of an action movie.”
“It allowed me — because the story is, in a way, more simple — to go deeper, and explore more, and the Fremen culture, and the Harkonnen culture,” he said.
“There are some characters that are less developed that I’m keeping for the second film — that’s the way I found the equilibrium,” Villeneuve told theLos Angeles Timesin 2021. “We tried in [Dune: Part One] to stay as close as possible to Paul’s experience. Then, in the second one, I will have time to develop some characters that were left aside a little bit. That’s the theory. I hope it will work.”
Who is in the cast ofDune: Part Two?
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Many A-list actors are set to reprise their roles inDune: Part Two. The cast includes Chalamet, Zendaya, Brolin, Bardem,Dave Bautista,Rebecca Ferguson,Stellan Skarsgårdand Charlotte Rampling.
New cast members include Pugh as Princess Irulan; Walken as Emperor Shaddam IV; and Butler as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, a member of the family that killed Paul’s father in the first installment.Léa Seydouxwill also appear in the highly-anticipated sequel as Lady Margot.
Is there a trailer forDune: Part Two?
Warner Bros. released thefirst official trailerforDune: Part 2on May 3, 2023. The clip begins with Paul (Chalamet) sitting with Chani (Zendaya) in front of a sandy landscape. “It’s breathtaking,” he says. “When you see sand here, imagine water. If you dive in, you can’t reach the bottom.”
The trailer offers a glimpse into action-packed scenes and gives a first look at Pugh as Princess Irulan and Butler as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen.
Who directedDune: Part Two?
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Denis Villeneuve directed and wroteDune: Part Two. He also wrote and directed the 2021 adaption.
During an appearance at CinemaCon 2023, Villeneuve shared thatPart Twowillpick up “just where we left” Chalamet and Ferguson’s charactersas Paul and his mother, Jessica, join the Fremen at the conclusion of the first film.
After filming forDune: Part Onewrapped, Zendaya spoke about her experience working with Villeneuve toEmpire. “He’s so kind and attentive to all of his actors,” Zendaya said of the director, adding, “Denis understands what he wants from us but he’s also very collaborative, allowing me to have my take on the character as well. I don’t want to jinx anything but I can’t wait to explore her more. I hope I get to learn more from Denis. I love to learn from people who are great at their job.”
Zendaya isn’t the only one who has positive things to say about Villeneuve. While promotingDune: Part Two,Chalamet spoke with theAssociated Pressabout his experience working with the director.
“Denis is so playful," he said. “It’s like the greatest evidence of self-confidence to me. It’s ultimately a playful, creative exercise to get to direct any movie. The man who takes himself too seriously, is more focused on the people around him, the audience, than the actual product reeks of a movie that’s pretentious.”
Other directorial credits for the Canadian filmmaker includePrisoners(2013),Arrival(2016) andBlade Runner 2049(2017).
Where wasDune: Part Twofilmed?
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According toCollider, the cast returned to Budapest, Abu Dhabi and Jordan to film the sequel. Parts of the upcoming movie were also filmed in Italy, marking a new location forDune.
Filming forDune: Part Twowrapped in December 2022 and actor Brolin celebrated the feat on Instagram. “Dune did it,” he wrote alongside a mirror selfie.
When willDune: Part Twobe released?
Dune: Part Twois slated to premiere on March 1, 2024.
source: people.com
