Filming in March: Denis Villeneuve to Direct Upcoming Feature Film 'Dune' in Los Angeles, CA

Dune, a Feature Film to be directed by Denis Villeneuve, starts filming in March in Los Angeles, CA. The project is being developed by Legendary Entertainment. Producer Timothee Chalamet is helming the production. Scroll down for more info.

Legendary closed a deal with the Frank Herbert estate in 2016 for his famous novel, granting the studio rights to both film and TV properties. The project will be produced by Villeneuve, Mary Parent, and Cale Boyter, with Brian Herbert, Byron Merritt, Thomas Tull, and Kim Herbert serving as executive producers.

Project Synopsis:

[quote align=right]View Production Listing[/quote]Set in the distant future, Paul Atreides's family accepts control of the desert planet Arrakis. As the only producer of a highly valuable resource, control of Arrakis is highly contested among the noble families. After Paul and his family are betrayed, Paul leads a rebellion to restore his family's control of Arrakis. Legendary Entertainment 2900 W Alameda Ave, Suite 1500, Burbank, CA 91505 P: [phone id=818-688-7003] E: [email id=recruiting@legendary.com]