Has Dune Part 2 started filming?

As mentioned above, filming commenced on the sequel on July 18, 2022 and will take place on location in Budapest, Abu Dhabi, Jordan and Italy. Assuming there’s no delays during filming, we’d hope that we’ll all be returning to Arrakis in November 2023 as planned. Fingers crossed.

Why is Dune so controversial?

The biggest Dune controversy was rooted in how the book is a complex, transhumanist epic about the dangers of messianic prophecies, which doesn’t immediately read as a fun affair. The film tells the story of three major groups: House Atreides, House Harkonnen, and the Fremen.

Is Dune 2 confirmed?

Just when Timothée Chalamet got the last bit of sand out of his hair, he’s going back to the desert. Dune, Denis Villeneuve’s sweeping adaptation of the 1965 science fiction novel by Frank Herbert, is officially getting a sequel.

Who is Austin Butler playing in Dune 2?

New additions to the cast include Elvis’ star Austin Butler as the notorious Feyd Rautha Harkonnen, and veteran actor Christopher Walken will be portraying Emperor Shaddam IV. Rounding up the ensemble are Florence Pugh, Léa Seydoux, and Souheila Yacoub.