‘Dune 2’ Is ‘More of an Action Movie,’ Says Denis Villeneuve: ‘The First Movie Was More Meditative,’ but the Sequel Is ‘More Muscular’
variety.comZack Sharf Digital News Director Any movie fan who thought “Dune” was lacking on the action front will be happy with the upcoming sequel, at least according to director Denis Villeneuve.
In a new interview with Total Film magazine, Villeneuve touted the 2024 sequel as “more muscular” than the first installment that hit theaters and Max in 2021. “The first movie was more meditative and contemplative.
We were following a young man discovering a new planet, a new culture,” Villeneuve said. “The second movie…it’s more of an action film than the first part.
It’s more muscular.” “Dune: Part Two” will definitely look more muscular than the first movie because the entirety of it was shot using IMAX cameras, as opposed to the 35-40% of footage that was shot on IMAX for “Part One.” The original grossed $402 million at the worldwide box office and earned 10 Academy Award nominations, including best picture.
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