“I will say, there are words on paper,” Villeneuve toldEmpire.

But that’s exactly why Villeneuve views it as essential.

“Which is not what he wanted to do.

DUNE

Denis Villeneuve and Javier Bardem on the set of ‘Dune.'.Everett Collection

My adaptation [ofDune] is closer to his idea that it’s actually a warning.”

So if Villeneuve gets to live his dream, he will make threeDunemovies but only three.

Herbert wrote sixDunenovels in total, and his son Brian Herbert has co-authored many more.

“So I don’t know how some of them could be adapted.

One thing at a time.

If I ever have the chance to doDune: Part TwoandDune Messiah, I’m blessed.”

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