News culture 'I'm in the book' This actor will be furious if he doesn't star in Denis Villeneuve's Dune 3
Dune: Part Two hit theaters on February 28, 2024. Like the first part of the saga, it largely convinced viewers and specialist media. Its director Denis Villeneuve is already writing his third work, Dune: Messiah.
The first two films of the future trilogy will likely continue to be considered juggernauts of the cinematic world; “Dune” and “Dune: Part II” have largely won the hearts of viewers and the trade press. The first part grossed $400 million at the global box office, while the second part exceeded $700 million. A success that is also due to the spectacle of the stars chosen to embody the universe. While Denis Villeneuve is already writing the script for the third work, certain names try to remind us that they are still available.
Javier Bardem, a message to pass on
In the first two films of the trilogy, you've probably seen Stilgar's role evolve. He is the leader of the Fremen, the desert dwellers of the planet Arrakis. The character is played by 55-year-old Spanish actor Javier Bardem. He is particularly known for his appearances in Before the night (2000), Goya's ghosts (2007) or even Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar's Revenge (2017). In an interview with Deadline, Denis Villeneuve claims that he is currently writing the script for the third work. It takes up the story of the book The Messiah of Dune by Frank Herbert.
However, the character Stilgar is very present in the plot. Information that Javier Bardem did not forget during an interview with the media variety. “I know I'm in the book, so I should be in the script. If not, I will be very angry and tell him. I'm going to Canada. But seriously, I absolutely love it. I love it. Whatever he wants and whatever he decides, it will suit me. Absolutely. It's unique. He is an extraordinary person. Such a loving, funny, funny man and he's a real worker“says the actor. And if his wish came true, He wants to take part in a very specific scene to make his son happy. “When he saw Dune 2, he stood up in the theater and said: That's my father! But at the end he said: You've never had a sword fight“, he adds.
A series to wait for
If you don't want to wait until December 16, 2026 to watch the third part of Dune, you can focus on HBO's new science fiction spin-off Dune: Prophecy. It explores the origins of the Bene Gesserit in Frank Herbert's universe. The series was fairly well received by the press, receiving a 68% rating from more than 60 reviews on RottenTomatoes. Viewers, for their part, gave a less flattering review, with only 59% positive opinions.
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