Director Denis Villeneuve and renowned filmmaker Christopher Nolan have demonstrated on various occasions the mutual respect they have for each other, although there is also a healthy competition between them. Recently, some misunderstandings about the use of IMAX cameras in Dune: Part 3 have been clarified, after it was reported that Villeneuve would film the movie entirely with this technology. However, it has been confirmed that IMAX cameras will only be used for some scenes, a decision that aligns with standard practices in several recent blockbusters.
Dune will have a third part, but it will not be named after the book
The official title of the third installment of the saga, Dune: Part 3, has been confirmed by Warner Bros., and it has been decided not to include the word Messiah in its name, despite the connection to Frank Herbert’s original novel. The company has preferred to avoid risks with its promotional strategy, especially considering the success of the previous installments.
The movie will once again feature performances by Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Jason Momoa, the latter returning to the saga after his absence in the second part. Dune: Part 3 will also be the last film directed by Villeneuve within this universe. His future in directing seems to be secured, as it has been confirmed that he will take on the highly anticipated reboot of James Bond after finishing the production of Dune 3.
The start of filming for Dune: Part 3 is scheduled to begin soon. This tight schedule could influence the relationship between Villeneuve and Nolan’s project, who is still in the middle of filming his own movie, The Odyssey. While there is speculation about this situation, the exact impact on both directors’ projects is yet to be defined.