Director Denis Villeneuve’s 2021 movie Dune achieved significant commercial success and several prestigious awards. The success of the first movie led to the announcement of a second part, which has left the fans hyped. Both parts are based on the 1965 novel of the same name by Frank Herbert. The movie featured some big Hollywood stars including, Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stephen McKinley Henderson, and Zendaya.
The first part was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and fans were worried that the production of its sequel would also be delayed due to the Hollywood Writers and Actors Strike, however, there is some good news.
Dune: Part Two will not be delayed
Several media outlets claimed that Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two will get delayed due to the Writers and Actors Strike, however, IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond has explained that there will be no delays,
“In terms of Dune, my own opinion is that it’s highly unlikely to move, and it’s an educated opinion, meaning I spent a lot of time on the facts,” adding, “So, Dune is already in the midst of a marketing campaign. There are trailers out. There’s lots of materials out. They had a big presentation, a lot of the conferences. As a matter of fact, Denis Villeneuve presented at the IMAX CEO Forum. So, it’s kind of out of the gate. So, if you put it back in the gate, you’ve got to duplicate those expenses at some time in the future of putting it out of the gate. In addition, Dune has a very long run time in IMAX, up to five or six weeks.”
Gelfond explained that due to obvious financial problems, the movie cannot be delayed. As of now, the release date of Dune: Part Two is November 3, 2023.
Dune was a blockbuster hit
Dune (2021) premiered at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2021, and was released worldwide later that month. The movie was a box office success as it earned $402 million on a $165 million budget.
The movie was mainly praised for its compelling storytelling, visuals, and Villeneuve’s direction. The film was nominated for ten awards at the 94th Academy Awards including Best Picture, and it managed to bag six. It is arguably one of the best science-fiction films of this decade.
The Writers and Actors Strike has halted many Hollywood projects
Many major Hollywood projects have been delayed due to the Writers and Actors Strike. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) have formed an alliance to strike against entertainment companies demanding fair pay and job security. With the strike, it is very tough for filmmakers to finish their movies or TV Shows.
Source: ScreenRant
