Just a few days after the release of Dune, Legendary Entertainment and Warner Bros. give green light to part two. Just like the first film, Dune: Part Two is also an adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel of the same name, covering roughly the second half of the book.
All-star cast members including lead character Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Javier Bardem and Josh Brolin are set to reprise their respective roles in the sequel, alongside new faces like Christopher Walken and Florence Pugh. Filming for Dune: Part Two wrapped in December 2022 and the highly-anticipated movie is all set to premiere in 2023. However, before the release, here are a few details that you would like to know about the upcoming sequel.
Dune: Part Two Plot
Dune: Part Two picks up right where the first film left us. However, according to the film’s official synopsis, Dune: Part Two “will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavours to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.”
Dune: Part Two Cast
Dune cast members including, Chalamet, Zendaya, Brolin, Bardem, Dave Bautista, Rebecca Ferguson, Stellan Skarsgård and Charlotte Rampling will reprise their roles. Meanwhile, the sequel will also include a few new faces. The new cast members Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken, Austin Butler and Léa Seydoux will also appear in the highly-anticipated sequel. Notably, Zendaya has more screen time in the sequel.
Where was Dune: Part Two filmed?
The cast returned to Budapest, Abu Dhabi and Jordan to film Dune: Part Two, as reported by Collider. However, a few parts of the upcoming movie were also filmed in Italy, marking a new location for Dune. Filming for Dune: Part Two wrapped in December 2022 and actor Brolin celebrated the feat on Instagram. “Dune did it,” he wrote alongside a mirror selfie.
Dune: Part Two Release Date
Dune: Part Two is scheduled to premiere in theatres on November 3, 2023.
Dune: Part Two First Look
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