Ahead of the release of Denis Villeneuve’s (Blade Runner 2049) upcoming Dune adaptation, Warner Media has greenlit a spinoff series for their streaming platform. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the series will be produced by Dune cowriter Jon Spaihts along with Brian Herbert and focus on an enigmatic order of women called the Bene Gesserit […]
Legendary Pictures confirms Denis Villeneuve’s Dune will span two movies
When it was first announced that Arrival and Blade Runner 2049 helmer Denis Villeneuve was turning his attention to Frank Herbert’s seminal sci-fi epic Dune, it was said that the big screen adaptation would span two movies. However, Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures announced just one release date, and there was no mention of a […]
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune gets official synopsis and cast list as filming begins
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures have announced the start of production on Dune, director Denis Villeneuve’s (Blade Runner 2049) star-studded adaptation of Frank Herbert’s epic sci-fi novel. The official synopsis for the movie reads: A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, “Dune” tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man […]
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune gets a 2020 release date
Having secured virtually every hot acting talent in Hollywood over the past few weeks, Warner Bros. has now announced that Legendary Pictures and director Denis Villeneuve’s (Blade Runner 2049) Frank Herbert adaptation Dune will open on November 20th 2020. Dune will see Timothee Chalamet (Call Me By Your Name) starring as Paul Atreides, a member of […]
The Flickering Myth Podcast #88 – The LEGO Movie 2, Batfleck No More, New Batman Predictions and more
This week on the Flickering Myth Podcast, the crew discusses a number of topics regarding Ben Affleck’s exit from the DC Extended universe, the latest casting news from Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, the Royal Rumble, The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part, Mary Queen of Scots, and more! SEE ALSO: 8 Actors Who Could Replace Ben […]
Zendaya and Javier Bardem joining Denis Villeneuve’s Dune
Arrival and Blade Runner 2049 director Denis Villeneuve continues to assemble a stellar cast for his upcoming adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune, with Zendaya (Spider-Man: Homecoming) and Javier Bardem (Loving Pablo) the latest to join the cast of the sci-fi epic. Collider reports that Zendaya will play Chani, a strong young woman who shares a […]
Oscar Isaac in talks for Denis Villeneuve’s Dune
The Dune reboot from Blade Runner 2049 director Denis Villeneuve is really picking up steam as it continues to assemble its cast. The latest actor to join the film may be Oscar Isaac (Star Wars: The Last Jedi) as he has begun negotiations to star in the film. Should Isaac join the film, he will play the father to […]
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune adds Charlotte Rampling
Casting continues on Blade Runner 2049 director Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, with THR reporting that actress Charlotte Rampling (45 Years) signing on alongside the previously announced Timothee Chalamet (Call Me By Your Name), Rebecca Ferguson (Mission: Impossible – Fallout), Dave Bautista (Avengers: Infinity War) and Stellan Skarsgard (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again). Dune follows Paul […]
Stellan Skarsgård joins Denis Villeneuve’s Dune reboot
Just a couple of days after Dave Bautista was announced to be re-teaming with his Blade Runner 2049 director Denis Villeneuve on his Dune adaptation, another addition to the growing cast of the sci-fi epic has been revealed with Stellan Skarsgård (The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo) set to star as one of the film’s villains. Skarsgård is set to […]
Dave Bautista signs up for Denis Villeneuve’s Dune
Guardians of the Galaxy star Dave Bautista is set to reunite with his Blade Runner 2049 director Denis Villeneuve on the filmmaker’s latest project, a two-part adaptation of the Frank Herbert sci-fi epic Dune. As per Variety, Dune follows “Paul Atreides, whose family assumes control of the desert planet Arrakis. As the only producer of […]