A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, “Dune” tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people.
Villeneuve’s adaptation supposedly covers just the first half of Herbert’s book, giving him more room to explore the world of Dune in a sequel.
Villeneuve, though, has a the kind of background in artful, intelligent sci-fi (Arrival, Blade Runner 2046) that might just give him the tools to pull the film off.
And now it’s Denis Villeneuve’s turn to try to adapt it.