All you need to know about the new film adaptation of "Dune" by Denis Villeneuve
Cinema / / December 19, 2019
When the movie comes out
Information on plans for the film adaptation of the famous novel by Frank Herbert appeared Legendary Lands Rights to Classic Sci-Fi Novel 'Dune' back in 2016, when Legendary studio acquired the rights to the book.
A year later, the son of the writer and co-author of several sequels of the novel by Brian Herbert on Twitter confirmed that the director of the future the film will be Denis Villeneuve - one of the brightest representatives of this modern profession, the creator of "Arrivals" and "Blade Runner 2049».
It's official - Legendary Pictures has signed the very talented Denis Villeneuve to direct the exciting new DUNE series film project.
- Brian Herbert (@DuneAuthor) February 1, 2017
Director himself told Director Denis Villeneuve on 'Blade Runner 2049' Pressures, Why 'Dune' Is the 'Project of His Life'That fell in love with "Dune" even at the age of 12 years and from the very beginning of his directing career, I wanted to make a film based on this book. He even called the work on the adaptation of "the project of a lifetime."
But the first details about upcoming movie It appeared only in the middle of 2018. At the moment, has already started shooting the picture, she told the operator Greg Fraser what 19 March.
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release is scheduled Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune' Sets Fall 2020 Release Date on November 20, 2020, with a picture will be released in IMAX format. And judging by the words of Brian Herbert, her story will cover just half of the first book.
I have just received Draft # 4 of the DUNE screenplay from Legendary Pictures. This is for the first movie, covering approximately half of the novel DUNE. I'm very excited and pleased about this, and I'm beginning to burn the midnight oil. pic.twitter.com/nIfgb2zJ2J
- Brian Herbert (@DuneAuthor) July 23, 2018
What book tells
Frank Herbert's novel "Dune"It was first published in 1965. The main product of the hero - a young Paul Atreides. Ruler of the intergalactic empire appoints his father Leto Atreides manage the planet Arrakis (another name - Dune).
It was there mined "spice" - the most important matter in the Universe, which is essential for space flights. However, its production is complicated by the presence of the giant sand worms.
But it soon becomes clear that the move Atreides conceived long-time enemy of the family, Baron Vladimir Harkonnen. Soon he kills Summer and seizes power. Paul manages to survive in the desert and join the Fremen - free inhabitants of the sands. They believe the boy messiah and under his leadership organize an uprising against the Harkonnen.
The first book is full of events. She tells in detail about the device and the intergalactic empire, and most planet Arrakis. In addition, in the plot woven religious philosophy, politics, and science fiction. This makes setting so complex.
If you believe the words of Brian Herbert, then most likely, the first part will stop at how Paul Atreides will gain force Kwisatz Haderach (superman) and its subsequent confrontation with the following leave Harkonnens movies.
The official synopsis of the picture looks Dune Remake Begins Shooting, Official Synopsis Released as follows: "The mythical and emotional" Dune "tells the story of Paul Atreides - a gifted young man, who prepared for a great destiny, which is beyond the limits of its understanding. He must go on the most dangerous planet in universeTo ensure the future of the family and his people. Evil forces foment conflict for the possession of the most valuable resource, revealing the potential of humanity. But to survive, only those who are able to conquer your fear. "
In the case of success of the first film from the authors have the opportunity to continue to shoot almost indefinitely. Sam Frank Herbert wrote five sequels of the novel, and his son, Brian co-authored with Kevin Anderson even more than a dozen works.
Who will play in the film adaptation of the future
One of the main reasons that everyone is looking to a new adaptation of "Dune" - the star cast of. Since mid-2018 began to appear information about the selection of the lead actors.
Paul Atreides
The main character, the heir to the House Atreides, the leader of the Fremen and the future Kwisatz Haderach, will play one of the top young actors in today's cinema Timothy SHALAMOV ( "Call me your name").
Leto Atreides
The role of Paul's father, the Duke of House Atreides, went to Oscar Isaac ( "Star Wars").
lady Jessica
The image of the mother of Paul Atreides and Order "Bene Gesserit" member training women ownership of voting for managing people and martial arts embody Rebecca Ferguson ( "Mission Impossible").
Vladimir Harkonnen
The central villain, obese Baron, leader of House Harkonnen, and the former governor of Arrakis planet, play Stellan Skarsgård ( "Thor").
GLOSS Rabban
The role of narrow-minded and inclined to sadism nephew of Vladimir Harkonnen, nicknamed the Beast got actor and wrestler Dave Batista ( "Blade Runner 2049").
Reverend Mother Helena Mohiam
Head of the women's award "Bene Gesserit" and mentor Lady Jessica will play Charlotte Rampling ( "45").
Chaney
The image of women Fremaux and imperial planetologist that would become the mistress of Paul embodies Zenden ( "Spider-Man: Homecoming»).
Stilgar
The leader of the Fremen, who becomes a companion of Paul and his mother, will play Javier Bardem ( "Mom!").
Gurney Halleck
The role of the mentor of Paul, the commander Atreides, uncouth, but devotional Gurney, went to Josh Brolin ( "killer").
Duncan Idaho
Gunsmith House Atreides, a womanizer and an experienced warrior Duncan Idaho will play Jason Momoa ( "Aquaman»).
Who is working on the film
Behind the scenes of the film are also working extremely well-known professionals. Responsible for the screenplay winner of the award "Oscar" Eric Roth ( "Forrest Gump," "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"). Behind the camera - Greg Fraser, who worked on such films as "Cast Away-one. Star Wars: The History "and" Power ".
Composer of the project appointed the legendary Hans Zimmer - wrote the music for "Gladiator" and "the beginning". In addition, among the producers of the movie appears and Brian Herbert.
What else was the film adaptation
"Dune" is not the first time transferred to the screen. But it so happened that among all the previous attempts had no one worthy of the legendary original.
Unwithdrawn "Dune" Jodorowsky
The first film the novel thought of Alejandro Jodorowsky in the mid 70s. However, he decided to drastically change the plot. In his version, the Duke Leto was castrated and Paul have created artificially out of his blood. And in the final protagonist reborn at the same time in all the world's inhabitants.
Jodorowsky hired artist Jean Giraud Mobius to create storyboards, Pink Floyd invited the group to write the soundtrack. But in the end he got the script to 12-20 hours, none of the studio did not want to take him and the film never took off. In 2013 he published a documentary film, "" Dune "Jodorowsky", talks about working on this project.
Mystical "Dune" by David Lynch
In the early '80s to remove an adaptation of the novel by HG invited David Lynch. And he did not read the book, and in a telephone conversation the director heard that he offered to shoot a movie «June» (June). He agreed only in order to obtain financing for his next work.
Attitude director strongly influenced by the script. Many details of the plot have changed and become more grotesque characters. At Vladimir Harkonnen were blisters on the body, and people with high intelligence mentat - red spots on the lips. Again, Lynch made a strange change in the final, which pulled down the whole narrative logic.
The film flopped at the box office, and the director was completely dissatisfied with their work. In addition, the final installation took place without him, and he even demanded to remove his name from the credits. The only advantage of working on this film that he met on the set Lynch Kyle MakLahlenom. Later, they became friends and collaborated repeatedly.
Miniseries "Dune Frank Herbert"
Already in 2000 he published another film adaptation. This time it took Syfy channel. And in this version of the story of history we have tried to keep as close as possible to the original. We added a couple of minor lines, such as increasing the role of the Princess Irulan. But in the rest of the TV version has pleased fans.
The only drawback of the series - a very modest budget (two times less than that of the film Lynch, in terms of inflation in 15 years). Therefore, special effects like spaceships or worms look very much unnatural. And most of the major role played by the little-known European actors.
However, the popularity of the series has allowed the authors to remove two more continue the following books by Frank Herbert.
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