Dune [1] is coming out this fall starring Zendaya [2] and Timothée Chalamet [3], and though it's a remake of a 1984 film, the story is being updated. The 1984 version of this science-fiction movie is based on the 1965 book series by Frank Herbert and features stars Kyle MacLachlan, Virginia Madsen, Sting, and more. The '80s movie, directed by David Lynch, portrays a duke's son, Paul Atreides (MacLachlan), leading warriors against a galactic emperor and his father's enemy.
The synopsis of the Dune remake, however, is a little different; it's about noble son Paul Atreides [4] being entrusted with the most valuable and crucial element in the galaxy. Chalamet will play Paul [5] in the remake, setting out on a dangerous adventure to ensure the safety and future of his family and his people. In addition to stars like Zendaya [6] and Chalamet, the stacked cast also includes Rebecca Ferguson, Jason Momoa [7], Dave Bautista, David Dastmalchian, and more.
What's better is the director, Denis Villeneuve, says he wants to split the movie into two parts [8] since the books are so complex. He also says this remake will be nothing like the original [9], which Dune readers criticized heavily. Villeneuve will also expand upon some characters [10], like Lady Jessica, Atreides's mother. In addition, Dr. Liet Kynes, an ecologist in the movie, will be portrayed by a woman of colour instead of a white man. Villeneuve believes this coming-of-age movie functions as a call-to-action [11] for humans' need to adapt and stop exploiting resources. It tackles important issues [12] like politics, religion, ecology, and spirituality.
The Dune remake is set to come to theatres on Dec. 18 [14].