Denis Villeneuve's Dune 2 Officially Starts Production And Drops Set Photo
gamerant.comProduction finally started forDune: Part Two, Denis Villeneuve's highly-anticipated sequel to the 2021 adaptation of Frank Herbert's science fiction novel. The news was confirmed via social media with a behind-the-scenes photo.
Dune: Part Two will see the return of Timothée Chalamet in his leading role of Paul Atreides. Once again, joining Chalamet are Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Charlotte Rampling, and Stephen McKinley Henderson. The cast also features new additions, includingElvis star Austin Butler as Feyd Rautha, Christopher Walken as the Emperor, Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan, and Léa Seydoux as Lady Margot, among others.
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The official Twitter account for the film —which arrives in theaters in November 2023— announced the beginning of production by sharing a set photo of a clapperboard. «We’re rolling. Production on Dune: Part Two has begun. #DuneMovie», read the caption. Per Variety, Dune 2 is currently shooting in Budapest, Abu Dhabi, Jordan, and Italy. According to an official synopsis by Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainment, the sequel will «explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani 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.»
The first installment in theDune franchise was released theatrically and on HBO Max in October 2021. The movie earned commercial success, grossing $108 million domestically and $401 million worldwide. It also
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