Dune 2 Has A Bigger, More Exciting Story Says Cinematographer
Fans should brace themselves, because according to cinematographer Greig Fraser, Dune: Part 2 has an even bigger story than the first film. Things are looking pretty good for Denis Villeneuve's budding sci-fi franchise right now. At Sunday night's Oscars ceremony, Dune came away with 6 technical awards after Villeneuve himself was snubbed for a best director nomination. Nevertheless, the acclaimed director is charging forward with the sequel, with prep work actually beginning today, March 28. Splitting Frank Herbert's iconic novel into two parts was always the plan, and Dune: Part 2 was officially greenlit mere days after the first movie premiered.
Dune: Part 2 is currently slated for release in October 2023 and is expected to see the returns of much of the core cast from the first film, including Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides and Zendaya as Chani (Villeneuve has specifically said Zendaya will have a bigger role in Dune 2). As for new additions, Florence Pugh and Austin Butler are reportedly both in talks to play Princess Irulan and Feyd-Rautha, respectively. Based on where the first movie left off, it looks like Dune: Part 2 will pick up with Paul and his mother Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) as they enter the Fremen society and begin to learn the ways of Arrakis' natives.
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Anticipation is already high for Dune 2, and it so far sounds like that excitement isn't misplaced. Speaking backstage at the Oscars after winning the award for best cinematography (via EW), Fraser teased what's coming for the sequel. Naturally, he didn't give away any spoilers, but he did share his reaction to reading the script, as well as his early meetings with
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