Frank Herbert is a name that doesn’t get enough credit (not mainstream anyway.) His Dune stories came out in the 1960s and were definitely ahead of their time. Sure we’ve seen it on the screen before, but it feels different this time. I don’t know if it’s the all star cast, or my faith in Denis Villeneuve, but I can’t wait for this movie reboot.
Vanity Fair has released a bunch of first look photos from the set. As you look at these, I want you to really think about just how great this cast is going to be.
#DUNE FIRST LOOK: Sharon Duncan-Brewster portrays ecologist Dr. Liet Kynes, a role previously depicted by a white man:
“[She] keeps peace amongst many people. Women are very good at that, so why can’t Kynes be a woman? Why shouldn’t Kynes be a woman?” @MissEssDeeBee says. pic.twitter.com/KFhXDJCE4d
— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) April 14, 2020
#DUNE FIRST LOOK: Oscar Isaac is Duke Leto, father of Paul and head of House Atreides.
See more from @Breznican‘s film preview: https://t.co/ubFGRO3FWu pic.twitter.com/X6nNB4YAYC
— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) April 14, 2020
#DUNE FIRST LOOK: Rebecca Ferguson is Lady Jessica Atreides.
“She’s a mother, she’s a concubine, she’s a soldier,” says Ferguson. “The quality of the arcs for much of the women have been brought up to a new level.”
More from @Breznican: https://t.co/ubFGRO3FWu pic.twitter.com/lN9HU00SWr
— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) April 14, 2020
#DUNE FIRST LOOK: All rise for House Atreides
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— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) April 14, 2020
If Jason Mamoa with no beard didn’t throw you, Oscar Isaac with a massive beard surely did. Granted this is a small sample size, but this is a pretty good start from a visual standpoint. Until we get a trailer, it will be difficult to really get an idea of how Dune will feel, tone wise.
Dune will be in theaters (we hope) December 18, 2020.
Photo Credit: WB Pictures/Legendary