The acclaimed director confesses his early return to the set to conclude the Dune trilogy, promising a revolutionary chapter
Denis Villeneuve, in a revelation that surprised everyone and everyone, confirmed it his hiatus in directing will be shorter than expected. The director, known for his meticulous attention to detail and narrative depthhas decided that the time has come to return to the Frank Herbert universe much earlier than expected.
Back to the set
Against Duna: second part Still echoing in movie theaters, Villeneuve believes the creative impulse is too strong to ignore. “I’m in the writing zone right now,” says the director, referring to his next project, Duna: Messiaheven if you avoid calling him Dune: part three. This new chapter will be identified twelve years later of the events of the previous film, marking a significant change in the journey of its characters.
The French-Canadian director, in a recent conversation, insists on this point The first two parts of the saga are “for me like a single entity, a two-part film already completed”. But Herbert’s story inspired him to go further, “as Herbert did Duna: MessiahI think it will be a great idea to do something completely different.”
A new chapter in the Dune universe
This new delivery promises explore unknown dimensions of the world that Herbert had imagined and Villeneuve is enthusiastic about the challenge. “History happens twelve years later where we left the characters at the end of the second part. His journey, his story is different this time,” he says.
Which also scores the end of your association with the universe Dunealthough Herbert subsequently wrote four more sequels Duna: Messiah. The main characters will return, with Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides and Zendaya as Fremen tribal warrior Chani, along with Florence Pugh and Anya Taylor-Joy, who, according to Villeneuve, are indispensable in this conclusion. “They have to go back. I’m with the main cast when that happens. AND more worms, what else can I say?” jokes the director.
An uncertain but accelerated future
When pressed on the dates, he mutters “2026” with a puzzled look. “These movies take a long time to make, so it’s best not to say out loud when you might start filming.,” he says, looking at his longtime advert, Bebe Lerner, who has positioned himself strategically in his field of vision. “Unfortunately, I should keep quiet“, he adds laughing.
Villeneuve, who is currently in the midst of an intense awards campaign for Duna: second partCompare the epic intimacy of his work to classics like Lawrence of Arabia Yes The Godfather Part II. Both films, although completely different in content, share the triumph of winning the Oscar for Best Picture. He attributes this success to both works’ ability to masterfully combine broad visual scope with profound explorations of the human spirit.an element that seeks to replicate itself in its interpretation of the universe of Dune.
Villeneuve concludes with a reflection on the essence of Dune, It’s not so much a technological sci-fi film as a human odyssey. The relationship between Paul and Chani is at the center of this narrativeand how a young person finds his identity in a foreign culture is, for him, the true beauty of Herbert’s story.
“It’s a very intimate story that opens up the entire scope of the film”, declares Villeneuve. With this renewed enthusiasm and clear vision, the director is ready to take us once again to the vast sands of Arrakis, where politics, love and destinies intertwine in a cinematic tapestry that promises to be as unforgettable as its predecessors.