Director Denis Villeneuve told Total Film that Timothee Chalamet was the first person he texted when Dune: Part Two was greenlighted. "I spent almost a year with Timothee where he was saying to me, 'Can I put a little bit of the Muad'Dib here?' I said, 'No, Timothee. You're not the Muad'Dib yet, '" he said. "so I just wrote him a text message saying, 'Muad'Dib time.'"
WELCOME TO SPICE WORLD • We’re looking forward to the release of Dune: Part Two while celebrating the books, TV miniseries and movies that came before it.
DON’T CALL IT A SEQUEL CHAPTER 1 • Everything you need to know about Dune: Part Two, plus what’s next forthe franchise on TV and the big screen.
The Secrets of DUNE PART TWO • The continuation of Paul Atreides’ story sees him stepping up as a leader to the Fremen as his romance with Chani unfolds.
THE STORY SO FAR • Denis Villeneuve’s 2021 film tackled the first half of Frank Herbert’s novel. Here’s what happened, and where Dune: Part Two picks up.
Complex Messiah • Timothée Chalamet is the chosen one as Paul Atreides.
A Lover and a Fighter • Zendaya’s Fremen warrior Chani finally steps into the spotlight.
The Royal Rebel • Florence Pugh’s Princess Irulan has Paul Atreides on her mind.
From Elvis to Evil • Austin Butler is embracing his dark side as Feyd-Rautha.
A Lady With a Plan • Rebecca Ferguson returns as Paul’s mother, Lady Jessica.
A Double Agent • Léa Seydoux’s Lady Margot Fenring is full of surprises.
Who’s Who • Some familiar faces are joined by new cast members in Dune: Part Two.
ON THE SET OF DUNE PARTS ONE & TWO • The creative team used a combination of high-tech computer effects and old-fashioned ingenuity to make the films come alive.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION • Dune: Part One and Part Two filmed all around the globe to create an intergalactic impression.
GOING BACK FOR THIRDS • Dune Messiah would make for a thrilling end to Paul Atreides’ epic story.
LADIES FIRST • The upcoming Max spinoff streaming series Dune: Prophecy is a powerful prequel that explores the origins of the Bene Gesserit.
MEET THE CAST
PREVIOUS INCARNATIONS CHAPTER 2 • From the greatest film never made, to one that ranks among the worst ever made, plus some solid small-screen efforts.
THE GREATEST MOVIE NEVER MADE • The wild story behind director Alejandro Jodorowsky’s doomed adaptation of Dune.
A DARING DISASTER PIECE • David Lynch’s 1984 movie adaptation of Dune was a critical and financial flop.
SMALL SCREEN, BIG HIT • A miniseries for the Sci Fi Channel that stuck close to Frank Herbert’s book was a hit with fans and critics alike.
A SUCCESSFUL SEQUEL • Striking while the iron was hot, the Sci Fi Channel had another winner with Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune.
HOW IT ALL BEGAN CHAPTER 3 • Looking back at authorFrank Herbert, his inspiration for the original Dune novel and an exploration of all the books that followed the 1965 epic.
THE BOOK THAT STARTED IT ALL • Frank Herbert combined his interest in the myth of leaders, superheroes and messiahs with his passion for ecology in an epic tale, but it wasn’t an immediate hit with readers.
THE MAN BEHIND THE MYTH • A quick look into the life of Dune creator Frank Herbert—and how magic mushrooms may have sparked his creativity.
HIS LEGACY CYLIVES ON • Dune author Frank Herbert’s son Brian is continuing to tell stories based in the universe his father created.
BIG BOOK ENERGY • A guide to all of the official Dune novels, written by Frank Herbert as well as his son Brian Herbert and co-writer Kevin J....
