Director Denis Villeneuve has commented on the possibility of making a third film in the sci-fi franchise, Dune, following the recently released Dune: Part Two. Villeneuve completed his adaptation of Frank Herbert’s first Dune book with the latest film, but has remained open to the idea of a third. However, he has stated that he doesn’t have it on his mind right now. Villeneuve previously expressed his plan to take a break before starting any further projects in the franchise.
Reflecting on his back-to-back work on both films during an interview with Empire, Villeneuve said that while it made sense to move straight to Part Two after the first, he spent six years non-stop on the project. He added that stepping back to take a break would be healthy. Although distance from the project is his priority, Villeneuve has outlined specific criteria, including a strong screenplay and ensuring all ideas are on paper before coming to a decision on a third movie.
He emphasised the importance of realism, saying that if he returns to the Dune series, it needs to be relevant and better than Part Two. Villeneuve’s desire to avoid not having a strong screenplay is predicated on the enthusiasm for the franchise by critics as well as fans.
Dune: Part Two premiered earlier this month, garnering positive reviews from fans and critics. Liberal arts graduate Charlotte Smith has watched the film more than 200 times and memorised the script. Matthew Turner gave Dune: Part Two a four-star review in NME, describing it as an immersive experience with strong visuals and imaginative sets. Villeneuve’s focus remains on distancing himself from the project
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