Denis Villeneuve is adding another high-profile talent to an already loaded cast as sources tell Deadline Christopher Walken is set to play the Emperor Warner Bros.
and Legendary’s Dune Part Two. Walken joins the all-star ensemble with Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya and Josh Brolin expected to reprise their roles as well Florence Pugh and Austin Butler, who were also recently announced.
Villeneuve is back to write, direct and produce.Legendary had no comment. Production on the film is expected to start in the fall, with the film set to bow on October 20, 2023.
Jon Spaihts is returning to co-write script with Villeneuve.Even with Dune: Part One going day-and-date on HBO Max, the film was still able to thrive in theaters with an opening weekend of $41 million, which exceeded expectations and led to a quick greenlight for a sequel weeks later.
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