Hans Zimmer shared some positive news about the development of ‘Dune: Messiah’, but fans might need to curb their enthusiasm for now. In an interview with Variety during the premiere of ‘F1: The Movie’, the Academy Award-winning composer, who worked on the scores for the original ‘Dune’ films, mentioned that discussions with director Denis Villeneuve are underway. However, it seems the project is not ready to leap forward just yet, as there is still significant work to be done before the creative team can fully press ahead.
I’ve recently had a conversation with Denis, and it seems we have some promising news, as shared by Zimmer. Although the journey lies ahead, filled with vast expanses of desert terrain.
Part Two”, the filmmaker is now eager to create “Messiah” as soon as feasible. Rumors suggest he aims to begin production this year, but potential scheduling conflicts with Zendaya could potentially complicate matters.
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In the interim, Villeneuve has been finalizing the cast for “Dune: Messiah.” It’s rumored that Robert Pattinson will portray the antagonist Scytale, while Jason Momoa is expected to reprise his role. Interestingly, despite Momoa’s character Duncan Idaho meeting his end in the original “Dune,” he could return for “Dune: Messiah” due to a plot twist in the “Messiah” book. In this novel, the Tleilaxu and the Spacing Guild create a “ghola” that resembles Duncan perfectly, which is given to Paul Atreides.
Zimmer’s remarks suggest that despite Villeneuve accelerating the production of “Dune: Messiah,” the esteemed director is demonstrating a considerable degree of restraint while working on the film. This cautious approach seems wise, given the high acclaim and Best Picture nominations garnered by the initial Dune movies, which set a challenging standard for future installments to surpass. Aware of the deep affection his adaptations inspire, Villeneuve doesn’t wish to hurry the process and risk delivering a disappointing “Messiah.” The narrative of “Dune: Messiah” is intricate and involves numerous interconnected elements (including a significant time leap) that the director needs to navigate carefully as he translates the story for the big screen. Given that “Messiah” will serve as Villeneuve’s final Dune film, he wants to invest sufficient time to make sure it concludes his trilogy with an appropriately grand finale.
On top of the creative challenges, the commercial aspects of movie-making could pose a desert for Villeneuve and his Dune team as well. Initially, there was an expectation that Dune: Messiah would claim the December 2026 release date reserved by Warner Bros. for a Villeneuve-directed “event film.” However, Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday has now taken that same spot, suggesting that Dune: Messiah may be rescheduled. If things go as anticipated, Dune: Messiah could be postponed to some point in 2027. Given this scenario, while Warner Bros. would prefer an immediate release for the film, it might not be the most detrimental outcome that Villeneuve is proceeding with caution.
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2025-06-17 18:39