<p>Filmmaker Denis Villenueve has teased a third part in the <em>Dune</em> film franchise and said it would be 'the dream' if he succeeds in making a trilogy.</p>.<p>His <em>Dune: Part Two</em>, a follow-up to the 2021 Oscar-winning <em>Dune</em> based on Frank Herbert's book series, is due to hit theatres in March 2024. It is fronted by Timothee Chalamet, who plays Paul Atreides, a brilliant young man who must travel to Arrakis, the most dangerous planet in the universe, to ensure the future of his family and people.</p>.<p>Villenueve, also known for films such as <em>Arrival, Blade Runner 2049</em>, and <em>Prisoners</em>, said he wants to explore the world of Arrakis in a third film based on <em>Dune Messiah</em>, the second in Herbert's <em>Dune</em> series of six novels.</p>.How the 'Spider-Verse' movies have changed animation for the better.<p>"If I succeed in making a trilogy, that would be the dream. <em>Dune Messiah</em> was written in reaction to the fact that people perceived Paul Atreides as a hero, which is not what (Herbert) wanted to do. My adaptation (of Dune) is closer to his idea that it's actually a warning... After that the books become more… esoteric," the director told British magazine Empire.</p>.<p>While he has yet to get the go-ahead for a third movie, Villenueve revealed: "There are words on paper."</p><p>After a potential <em>Dune 3</em>, Villeneuve said he would bid adieu to Arrakis and move on to other projects.</p>.<p>Backed by Warner Bros and Legendary Entertainment, the upcoming <em>Dune: Part Two</em> stars Chalamet along with Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Stellan Skarsgard and Dave Bautista also poised to return.</p>.<p>Austin Butler, Christopher Walken, Florence Pugh, Lea Seydoux and Souheila Yacoub are the new additions to the cast of the sequel. </p>
<p>Filmmaker Denis Villenueve has teased a third part in the <em>Dune</em> film franchise and said it would be 'the dream' if he succeeds in making a trilogy.</p>.<p>His <em>Dune: Part Two</em>, a follow-up to the 2021 Oscar-winning <em>Dune</em> based on Frank Herbert's book series, is due to hit theatres in March 2024. It is fronted by Timothee Chalamet, who plays Paul Atreides, a brilliant young man who must travel to Arrakis, the most dangerous planet in the universe, to ensure the future of his family and people.</p>.<p>Villenueve, also known for films such as <em>Arrival, Blade Runner 2049</em>, and <em>Prisoners</em>, said he wants to explore the world of Arrakis in a third film based on <em>Dune Messiah</em>, the second in Herbert's <em>Dune</em> series of six novels.</p>.How the 'Spider-Verse' movies have changed animation for the better.<p>"If I succeed in making a trilogy, that would be the dream. <em>Dune Messiah</em> was written in reaction to the fact that people perceived Paul Atreides as a hero, which is not what (Herbert) wanted to do. My adaptation (of Dune) is closer to his idea that it's actually a warning... After that the books become more… esoteric," the director told British magazine Empire.</p>.<p>While he has yet to get the go-ahead for a third movie, Villenueve revealed: "There are words on paper."</p><p>After a potential <em>Dune 3</em>, Villeneuve said he would bid adieu to Arrakis and move on to other projects.</p>.<p>Backed by Warner Bros and Legendary Entertainment, the upcoming <em>Dune: Part Two</em> stars Chalamet along with Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Stellan Skarsgard and Dave Bautista also poised to return.</p>.<p>Austin Butler, Christopher Walken, Florence Pugh, Lea Seydoux and Souheila Yacoub are the new additions to the cast of the sequel. </p>