By Ryan Parsons | Image property of respective holders, Variety
Dune
Though it was mentioned before the end of the year, Variety has confirmed that Peter Berg will be getting behind the camera for the adaptation, or should I say remake, of Frank Herbert's classic sci-fi novel Dune.
Peter Berg to Direct Dune
For those stoked about the idea of a remake, you might want to write a "Thank You" letter to Kevin Misher, who has spent the past year obtaining book rights from the Herbert estate. He is now onboard to produce.
Herbert's 1965 novel is a sweeping, futuristic tale set on the remote desert planet Arrakis, which produces the interstellar empire's sole source of the spice Melange -- used for distant space travel. An empirewide power struggle ensues over the control of the spice.
David Lynch directed the 1984 version, which I absolutely loved. Sting as one of the villains? Absolutely genius!
As expected, Paramount expects the project to become a tentpole film. Now all they need are some writers.
Peter Berg last directed Hancock starring Will Smith.
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