“I’m having my Dark Knight moment”: Fans Speculate Dune Part Two’s Smashing Success Will Force Denis Villeneuve to Step Away from TV Shows Completely
The London premiere of Denis Villeneuve-directed Dune: Part Two has been making headlines. With the entire cast being present in Dune-inspired costumes, the premiere looked no less than a scene from the fantasy drama. As Dune: Part Two is gradually moving toward its theatrical release fans just cannot contain their excitement.
With the kind of buzz surrounding Dune: Part Two, fans believe that the Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve would step back from television shows after the filmmaker has backed out from directing a Jake Gyllenhall-led HBO show.
Denis Villeneuve Steps Back From Directing HBO’s Limited Series Son
After the colossal success of Dune Part One in 2021, fans cannot wait for the second chapter of the Dilen Villeneuve-led fantasy drama’s theatrical release. His remarkable filmography needs no introduction in Hollywood. Villeneuve has been the brain behind shows like Incendies, Enemy, Sicario, and Maelstrom. He was supposed to direct Jake Gyllenhaal-led HBO’s limited series Son, but he believes that he is incapable of tackling the project.
However, fans believe that the colossal success of Dune: Part Two would force Denis Villeneuve to step back from the world of television. Fans took to social media and reacted to Denis Villeneuve’s decision to step back. An X user even mentioned-
“I’m having my DARK KNIGHT moment and would never even dream of doing television now.”
Translation: I’m having my DARK KNIGHT moment and would never even dream of doing television now https://t.co/58vrjqYUA5
— Johnny Sobczak (@JohnnySobczak) February 17, 2024
Well I hope he's still attached to the dune sisterhood TV series. As an overseer for everything moving forward.
— John Darius (@JDarius28) February 17, 2024
But lots of legendary directors still make TV shows. TV isn't what it used to be. Not with the monster budgets some of these shows have.
— Fashi! (@Verysimpleidea) February 17, 2024
Aka “Dune Messiah is green lit baby fuck the HBO thing”
— Parrrranoid Android (@TheGoalFather10) February 16, 2024
True! He’s making big movies now and forever! 😁
— House of Fire and Blood (@HouseofFireand2) February 17, 2024
He's following in Nolan's footsteps, such as "one for you, one for me" and grabbing/holding onto the big budget projects for as long as he can.
— Krite (@Elf340) February 17, 2024
The Arrival filmmaker was also compared to Christopher Nolan. Fans believe that he is walking in the footsteps of the legendary director and will end up developing a strong mass following.
Director Denis Villeneuve Believes Dune Part Two Is Better Than Dune First Chapter
During the promotion of Dune: Part Two, director Denis Villeneuve spoke about his upcoming project. While talking about the movie during an interview with Variety, the Arrival filmmaker mentioned that the second installment of Dune is much better than the first installment of the fantasy drama. He said-
Reputed names from Hollywood include Josh Brolin, Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Dave Bautista, Rebecca Ferguson, Charlotte Rampling, Stellan Skarsgård, Austin Butler, and Florence Pugh would be seen in Dune: Part Two.
Dune: Part Two will be released on March 1, 2024.