While Denis Villeneuve has proved himself as one of Hollywood’s prolific directors, the Dune films have further cemented his place as a technical and artistic genius. The Canadian filmmaker’s expertise was also seen in Blade Runner 2049 starring Ryan Gosling which prompted eager fans to speculate on the possibility of him directing a future Marvel or DC film.
Unfortunately, this may remain only a pipe dream if Villeneuve’s latest comments are taken into context. Following the huge release of Dune 2 on the 2nd of March, the director recalled his experience in remaking his idol Ridley Scott’s iconic film and why he can never go in this direction again, much to the chagrin of fans.
Why Denis Villeneuve Can Never Remake An Iconic Film After Blade Runner 2049
Ridley Scott’s 1982 cult classic Blade Runner starring Harrison Ford, was a pioneering effort in the sci-fi genre. Set in a dystopian future, the film follows a special agent with a mission to take down a group of violent androids. In 2017, Denis Villeneuve took on the ambitious task of remaking the film with Ryan Gosling.
Blade Runner 2049 was applauded by the critics and showcased Villeneuve’s keen sense of cinema and artistry on screen. But creating this sequel proved to be one of the most challenging projects even for someone as accomplished as Villeneuve, which prompted him to never go down that path again.
While the Dune director was realistic about Scott’s legacy with the film, he understood the massive responsibility and pressure that was on his shoulders in trying to do justice to the iconic original film despite the Gladiator director being extremely supportive of his vision. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Villeneuve said,
“Blade Runner is one of my favorite films, and it’s absolutely a masterpiece. But I was constantly thinking about the original film as I was making Blade Runner 2049. It was impossible not to. So 2049 was really a love letter to the first film, but it was by far one of the most difficult projects I’ve ever done, and I don’t think I will ever approach someone else’s universe again.”
The Arrival filmmaker went on to decline similar reboot projects owing to this reason, but confessed that he never regretted making the Blade Runner remake as it was completely worth the risk.
Fans Lose Hope Of Seeing Denis Villeneuve Direct A Marvel Or DC Film
Denis Villeneuve’s recent comments on not wanting to jump on the remake wagon again has disappointed a lot of fans. The director spoke of the pressures in living upto Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner while making Blade Runner 2049 as the reason behind never attempting a legacy film again.
This has now made fans lose hope about the possibility of Villeneuve possibly jumping on board to direct a marquee film in superhero franchises like Marvel and DC. Many netizens felt that he must change his mind as his aesthetic would work wonders for a superhero film. Others believed that his amazing work in Blade Runner 2049 made him an ideal candidate for the genre.
There goes the Marvel / DC dream… 😅
— Schlacker (@schlacker_) March 2, 2024
My heart goes out to him, bc Blade Runner 2049 is a MASTERPIECE and I saw the film 10x in cinemas. 🙏🏻❤️💯
— Peter Rabbit’s Award Buzz (@PeterRabbit_4DX) March 2, 2024
Needs to come to DC 🥺
— Eddie (@OHMYDIAZ) March 2, 2024
He needs to make Eternals 2
— joey (@Fan_FlickOn) March 2, 2024
I wish he would direct a DCU movie, James Gunn can gives him free hands, it is not Marvel.
— Damian Wayne – Al Ghul (@WayneMartha2) March 2, 2024
Booooooooooo this is terrible news. I want him to do a Star Wars movie so badly.
— #1 Jalen Hurts Fan (@Anthony60957284) March 2, 2024
While Villeneuve seems to be set in his ways regarding his decision about remakes, time will tell if the director will change his mind if something unforgettable comes his way.
Blade Runner 2049 is streaming on Netflix.
