- Featuring a star-studded cast and critically-acclaimed director, the upcoming "
Dune " remake is making waves months before its release. - Based on an epic sci-fi novel by Frank Herbert, the new "Dune" is set to premiere in December.
- Timothée Chalamet, of "Call Me By Your Name" and "Little Women" fame, will star as Paul Atreides, a young nobleman who's forced to save his family and their planet after they're betrayed by their rivals, the Harkonnens.
- The new
movie is set in a futuristic space society, and will also star Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, and Jason Momoa. - Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.
With a star-studded cast, critically-acclaimed director, and epic plot (with "Game of Thrones"-esque levels of family drama), the upcoming "Dune" film is not one to miss.
Based on a 1965 sci-fi novel by Frank Herbert, "Dune" has already been adapted into a movie several times, notably by "Twin Peaks" director David Lynch in 1984, who included Sting, a soundtrack by '80s rock group Toto, and a very adorable pug in his beloved cult classic.
But the new "Dune" remake, helmed by "Blade Runner 2049" director Denis Villeneuve, is already making waves months before its release, mostly thanks to its A-list cast (Timothée Chalamet, Jason Momoa, and Zendaya will all star in the film) and beloved source material.
Here's everything we know about the upcoming "Dune" remake, so far.
It's based on a classic sci-fi novel by Frank Herbert
Originally published in 1965, Herbert's "Dune" tells the story of the noble Atreides family — Duke Leto, Lady Jessica, and their son Paul — who are dispatched by their emperor to the planet Arrakis (also referred to as Dune) to harvest melange or "the spice," a rare substance that can extend human life and enhances mental capabilities.
Once they arrive on Arrakis, the Atreides family is betrayed by rival family the Harkonnens in a Red Wedding-esque twist, but Jessica and Paul manage to escape to the desert.
Eventually, they find refuge with the Fremen (the indigenous people of the planet) and plot their revenge against the Harkonnens, all while Paul hones his fighting skills and psychic abilities — culminating in his manifestation as the Kwisatz Haderach, an all-seeing and nearly infallible messiah whose return was prophesied by the Bene Gesserit (an all-female religious order that Jessica is a part of).
"Dune" went on to win numerous science fiction awards after its publication, and spawned five additional sequels by Herbert that continue the story of Paul Atreides and his family. In addition to the 1984 adaptation by Lynch, the novel was also made into a miniseries in 2000.
Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Josh Brolin, and other A-listers will star in the film
On Monday, Vanity Fair released the first image of Chalamet as Paul Atreides, who appears to be standing on the beaches of Caladan, the Atreides' home planet, before their departure to Arrakis.
Chalamet isn't the only notable actor starring in the upcoming remake — Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Zendaya, and Stellan Skarsgard also have roles in the film.
Isaac will play Duke Leto, the noble but doomed head of the Atreides family, while Skarsgard will play his rival, the ruthless Baron Harkonnen. Bardem and Zendaya star as members of the Fremen (Bardem as their leader and Zendaya as a Fremen tribe member and love interest of Paul's, called Chani), and Brolin will play Gurney Halleck, a loyal warrior of the Atreides house who later mentors Paul.
Also in the cast are Charlotte Rampling, Rebecca Ferguson, and "Blade Runner 2049" star Dave Bautista, who shared news of his casting to Instagram last July.
And "Aquaman" star Jason Momoa is set to play Duncan Idaho, another Atreides foot soldier who helps Paul fight back against the Harkonnens.
Denis Villeneuve will direct the new version of 'Dune'
The critically-acclaimed director most recently directed "Blade Runner 2049," the sequel to 1982's "Blade Runner."
In addition to helming the "Dune" movie, he's also set to direct and produce the first episode of "Dune: The Sisterhood," a spin-off of the upcoming film that focuses on the mythical Bene Gesserit that will air on HBO Max.
'Dune' is set to premiere December 18
The most current release date for the sci-fi epic is in December of this year, but could be changed because of the current health crisis.
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