Through a Twitter post, the Denis Villeneuve-directed production confirmed that Dunes: Part 2 filming has already started. In fact, in recent days, some curious people have managed to take some photos of the set, which is currently located in Italy. Warner sees this feature film as its strongest card to close next year, as it is scheduled to premiere on October 20, 2023.
Dunes: Part 2 It is, without a doubt, one of the most anticipated films by sci-fi fans. Moreover, the first film left a very good impression on the audience as a whole. For their part, critics recognized him Multiple Oscar nominations 2022, including Best Picture. In economic terms, he also did not go badly, as he raised $401 million internationally.
We must not forget, yes, that dunes was released at a time when theaters weren’t back to 100% yet, so that figure could be higher in a better scenario. Luckily, Dunes: Part 2 You will no longer have health hurdles that prevent you from succeeding in movies.
The sequel raises too many expectations; not only for continuing to see Villeneuve’s vision of Frank Herbert’s work, but for the wonderful contracts that have joined the cast. The most famous, of course, Florence Pugh. The British actress will play Princess Irulan, daughter of Emperor Shaddam Corrino IV. The latter, moreover, will be played by the great Christopher Walken. It is worth mentioning that Pugh’s photo is already circulating online. in said newspaper.
Another actor you can see in Dunes: Part 2and who now made a lot of noise, Austin Butler. He played Elvis Presley in the biographical drama of the American rocker. In continuation dunes, however, will stand at the feet of Feid-Rautha, heir of the Harkonnen. It will be very interesting to see him as a villain.
Of course, the return of several main characters from the first film is guaranteed: Timothée Chalamet (Paul Atreides), Rebecca Ferguson (Lady Jessica), Zendaya (Chani), Josh Brolin (Gurney Halleck), Javier Bardem (Stilgar), Stellan Skarsgård (Vladimir Harkonnen), Dave Bautista (Glossu Rabban) and Charlotte Rampling (Reverend Mother) and others.
In February of the same year, Denis Villeneuve warned that shooting Dunes: Part 2 will be harder than the first. “The film will be more complex, but we know where we are going. And the script is written. So I feel confident,” he said. Empire. He also said viewers can expect to see more Harkonnen homes. “When you adapt, you have to make bold decisions to bring things to life. And I think that was the best way to introduce this world to a wide audience. Now, in the second [película]I want to have more flexibility and it will be possible to go a little deeper into some of these details,” added the Canadian director.
