Warner Bros. is planning new DUNE movies without director Denis Villeneuve. Different directors are on the agenda for the future of the series.
Warner Bros., Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi series DUNE He is planning new films for. Although director Denis Villeneuve announced that he did not plan to take part in the series after the movie “Dune: Messiah”, the studio intends to expand the series. Rumor has it that at least one new movie and a second TV series are in the works without Villeneuve.
Are DUNE Movies Possible Without Villeneuve?
Denis Villeneuve, who achieved great success with the films “Dune” and “Dune: Part Two”, refuses to sit in the director’s chair for the next books of the series, “Children of Dune” and “God Emperor of Dune”. Villeneuve points out that these books have a more “abstract” structure and are difficult to adapt to cinema. However, Warner Bros. plans to continue with other directors to evaluate the potential of the series.
Although HBO’s “Dune: Prophecy” series could not reach the success of the films, it attracted attention with its viewing rates. This presents an opportunity for the series to grow in the television format. However, Villeneuve’s departure from the project is causing concern among fans.
Rumor has it that Warner Bros. It is planning both new movies and TV series to expand the “Dune” franchise. Names such as Gareth Edwards and Steve McQueen are being talked about among the directors who will replace Villeneuve. It is also on the agenda to expand the series with new stories, going beyond Frank Herbert’s books.
After “Dune: Messiah”, the future of the series remains uncertain. Although there is pressure for Villeneuve to also shoot the movie “Children of Dune” to complete the story, the studio’s desire to continue the series with another vision seems to prevail.
The continuation of the “DUNE” series without Villeneuve has been a matter of debate among fans. While some fans think that the series can gain a new breath with different directors, some argue that Villeneuve’s vision is the cornerstone of the series. The future of the series will depend on the steps Warner Bros. will take.