Dune: Part Two

A Run Down

by Noah Aguilar-Matta

NOTE : SPOILERS AHEAD FOR DUNE (2021)

Dune: Part Two will be an adaptation of the second half of Frank Herbert's book. The movie will follow the devastating loss of the bulk of House Atreides' forces on Arrakis as well as the deaths of Duke Leto Atreides, Duncan Idaho, and Dr. Kynes. Paul Atreides and his mother, Jessica, are now with the Fremen

Plot


Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the universe's fate, he must prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.



Cast


Timothée Chalamet plays Paul Atreides

Zendaya plays Chani

Austin Butler plays Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen

Rebecca Ferguson plays Lady Jessica 

Stellan Skarsgård plays Baron Vladimir Harkonnen

Dave Bautista plays Glossu Rabban




Why is it taking so long to release?


Warner Bros. has delayed the planned release of Dune: Part Two from November 2023 to March 2024. A spokesperson said the movie would not be released while the Hollywood actors' strike was going on because it’s stars would not be able to promote the movie.



Will There Be a Dune: Part Three?


Director Denis Villeneuve is already planning for a third film in the Dune series, expressing his desire to make it a trilogy. Villeneuve would focus on Frank Herbert's sequel novel, Dune Messiah, for the third film.



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