Dune director Denis Villeneuve is eager to adapt the franchise's sequel Dune: Messiah, but plans to hang up his spice-harvesting boots after that.
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Villeneuve initially thought he'd take a break before tackling Messiah, but says 'the appetite is absolutely intact' and he's already working on the script, hinting production could start this year.
While Villeneuve is excited for Messiah, he's clear it will be his last Dune film, stating 'After that, it would become unhealthy' - signaling he wants to pass the franchise to other filmmakers.
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Denis Villeneuve, Warner Bros. Pictures, Dune: Part Two, Dune: Messiah, Nuclear War: A Scenario
Dune director Denis Villeneuve is eager to adapt the franchise's sequel Dune: Messiah, but plans to hang up his spice-harvesting boots after that.
beat sheet
Villeneuve initially thought he'd take a break before tackling Messiah, but says 'the appetite is absolutely intact' and he's already working on the script, hinting production could start this year.
While Villeneuve is excited for Messiah, he's clear it will be his last Dune film, stating 'After that, it would become unhealthy' - signaling he wants to pass the franchise to other filmmakers.
call sheet
Denis Villeneuve, Warner Bros. Pictures, Dune: Part Two, Dune: Messiah, Nuclear War: A Scenario