After the extraordinary box office and critical acclaim for Dune: Part Two, it’s not surprising that director Denis Villeneuve has swiftly redirected his focus to adapting more of the series for the silver screen. Frank Herbert’s novel series weaves an extensive tale across centuries, but Villeneuve appears determined to continue his adaptation with Dune: Messiah, the second book in the sequence. The team behind the creation of the first two movies is gradually reassembling, and one key player returning is Hans Zimmer, the composer for the films, who has recently given an incredibly thrilling update on the development of Dune: Messiah.
In a chat with host Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Zimmer touched upon topics including his excluded score for Dune: Part Two from the Academy Awards, his other projects, and his creative partnership with Villeneuve. The discussion then veered towards Zimmer’s upcoming work on Dune: Messiah, where he shared his view that the project is advancing more quickly than people might expect. He stated, “I converse with Denis daily. Yes, it’s happening sooner rather than later.
This minor yet impactful change reinforces numerous statements from Villeneuve about his work on the movie, as well as reports from others. Earlier, this director prioritized other projects like an adaptation of Annie Jacobsen’s book “Nuclear War: A Scenario” and a “Cleopatra” project in his schedule. However, considering the cultural influence of the Dune films, especially with the discussion between Zimmer and Villeneuve on Dune: Messiah, it seems that Paul Atreides’ story might now be more important than any other tasks at hand.
‘Dune: Messiah’ Is Denis Villeneuve’s Next Film
According to various trade publications such as The Hollywood Reporter, it’s expected that “Dune: Messiah” will begin filming during the summer of 2025. This timing coincides with the production of “Spider-Man 4”. These developments have taken fans by surprise since they didn’t anticipate the new Dune movie to be made this quickly. In an exclusive interview with Collider, the director of the original Dune films expressed his eagerness to fulfill his duty to fans who responded positively to his earlier works, hence the rush to start filming as soon as possible.
Previously, I had planned on doing something different, but during my summer break, an idea popped into my mind instead. This idea is what led me back to completing the story. The positive reception of ‘Part Two’ by movie enthusiasts worldwide touched me deeply, sparking a hunger and a sense of duty within me to explore more and wrap up that narrative.
In contrast to the expansive original Dune novel, “Dune: Messiah” is more compact but remains deeply thematic with numerous intricate elements. For director Denis Villeneuve, this presents a challenging yet thrilling task. It will be intriguing to observe the innovative choices he and other production members like Hans Zimmer will make to advance the Dune universe, particularly in portraying Paul Atreides as he wields immense power and influence.
Sources: Happy Sad Confused, THR, Collider
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