Tag: Frank Herbert

  • New Dune: Part Two Trailer Teases a Revolution

    New Dune: Part Two Trailer Teases a Revolution

    The battle for Arrakis continues as Warner Bros. has released a new trailer for Dune: Part Two. A continuation of 2021’s Dune: Part One more than a sequel – essentially, it’s an adaptation of the second half of Frank Herbert’s epic sci-fi novel – Dune: Part Two finds Paul Atreides grappling with his role as…

  • Dune: Part Two Trailer Plays in the Sand

    Dune: Part Two Trailer Plays in the Sand

    The sandworms are jumping because Warner Bros. has released a trailer and poster for Dune: Part Two. Based on the second half of Frank Herbert’s landmark science fiction novel, Dune: Part Two continues the story of Paul Atreides as he seeks revenge on his family’s enemies while uniting various tribes on the desert planet of…

  • Léa Seydoux Joins Dune Part 2

    Léa Seydoux Joins Dune Part 2

    A Deadline exclusive reveals that French actress Léa Seydoux has joined Denis Villeneuve’s Dune Part 2. Seydoux is known for her performances in films like Blue is the Warmest Color. She famously appeared in Daniel Craig’s final two James Bond installments as love interest Madeleine Swann. In the follow-up to last year’s Dune, Seydoux will appear as Lady Margot,…

  • Christopher Walken is Coming to Dune

    Christopher Walken is Coming to Dune

    Forget the spice mélange; Arrakis is gonna need more cowbell! Deadline has learned from sources that Christopher Walken will join the cast of Dune: Part Two. The second half of Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s seminal sci-fi novel, Dune: Part Two also stars Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Javier Bardem, and…

  • Dune: Part Two Announced for 2023

    Dune: Part Two Announced for 2023

    Dune is getting a sequel, as was confirmed by star Timothée Chalamet when he took to Twitter and Instagram to share the news. pic.twitter.com/BhMAJAQ1LT — Timothée Chalamet (@RealChalamet) October 26, 2021 Posting the simple teaser image on both platforms, the production company Legendary extrapolated further where Chalamet did not. This is only the beginning… Thank…

  • Dune Set to Make $30-$32 Million Opening Weekend

    Dune Set to Make $30-$32 Million Opening Weekend

    Denis Villeneuve’s Dune is on track for a $30-$32 million box office opening weekend. Friday numbers were between $16-$17 million for the Legendary/Warner Bros’ joint venture. IMAX sales are doing a lot of the heavy lifting, currently accounting for 22%-24% of the overall number. All the film needs to turn a profit is a simple…