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Dune director Denis Villeneuve isn’t interested in making a Star Wars movie

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Sci-fi maestro Denis Villeneuve has no plans to join the galaxy far, far away, despite his blockbuster success with epic franchises like 'Dune'.
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  • Villeneuve, the visionary behind 'Arrival' and 'Blade Runner 2049', says he's not interested in directing a 'Star Wars' movie anytime soon, preferring to focus on his own ambitious sci-fi projects.
  • With the back-to-back critical and commercial triumph of the 'Dune' films, Villeneuve has solidified his status as one of Hollywood's top sci-fi auteurs, making him a highly sought-after talent that major studios are eager to work with.
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Denis Villeneuve, Dune, Dune: Part One, Dune: Part Two, Arrival, Blade Runner 2049
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