David Lynch Wants To Rework His Original Version Of Dune
David Lynch says he wants to rework his original version of Dune. As the second cinematic adaptation of Frank Herbert's seminal sci-fi novel from 1965, director Denis Villeneuve has produced what many consider to be the definitive version of Dune. The film was released in theaters and on HBO Max last fall and was a resounding success with both critics and audiences alike, and the sequel was quickly greenlit by Warner Bros. Dune also cleaned up at the 2022 Academy Awards, taking home six trophies, the most of any film that year.
Long before Villeneuve's version, the entertainingly enigmatic director David Lynch was the first to bring Dune to the big screen in 1984. His version was much less successful, as it bombed at the box office (grossing just $30 million against a $40 million budget) and was panned by critics. Shortly after its release, Lynch disowned the Dune movie, revealing he did not have full artistic control or final cut approval, which allowed the studio, Universal, and producers to make changes that he did approve of. In spite of that, 1984's Dune has garnered a significant cult following, especially recently as Villeneuve's adaptation has inspired audiences to revisit Lynch's take on the same source material.
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In a new interview with The A.V. Club discussing the remastering of his 2006 film Inland Empire, Lynch expressed interest in reworking Dune. The director admits to being "depressed and sickened" by the final cut, which was a "horrible sadness and failure" for him. If presented with the opportunity, Lynch says he would be interested in revisiting Dune via a director's cut or other re-edit, though he did admit, "it’s not going to happen." Read what he had to
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