FYI, multiple spoilers, of both the second movie, as well as the overall story, in the article for those who have not read the books, but have seen the first movie.
(Yeah, I know, but still, I’m sure there are some people out there who fit the description I stated above.)
Good article, worth the read.
From the article…
We’re also reminded of another thing Villeneuve told us this year: “I always have been, since I was born as a filmmaker, concerned, inspired, and sensitive about the female condition and women’s relationship with power.” He even went on to say he wanted his movie “to be an adaptation about the Bene Gesserit. I want the Bene Gesserit to be at the center of the epicenter of this adaptation.”
I think Denis will try to contain Alia to the Messiah story only, and maybe end with her ascension and an open cautionary ending that leaves audiences to question if what Paul did was ultimately the right path. Denis’ Dune trilogy is about Paul’s arc after all, so I feel like he won’t focus on Alia beyond her actions as connected to Paul and the plot of Messiah. Obviously that means a lot of development that introduces what happens to her after Messiah will be cut out.
As for the weird stuff in the books the article points out, Denis will probably leave them out altogether; like making Hayt more of a trusted adviser only and removing the incest stuff.
I really tried to like the new Dune movies but I couldn’t seem to care about any of the characters. The old movies weren’t as well made, but I cared more about the characters.
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