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Ridley Scott's Long-Lost 'Dune' Script Details Have Been Revealed

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Scott's lost '80s 'Dune' script resurfaces, revealing director's untold vision for iconic sci-fi epic.
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  • Scott's original 'Dune' script would have featured an even darker, more cerebral tone compared to Lynch's divisive 1984 adaptation.
  • The long-buried script includes shocking plot twists and alternate character arcs that could have drastically changed the trajectory of the 'Dune' franchise.
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