Timothee Chalamet says 'Dune: Part Three' is 'different movie' from previous films
Los Angeles, July 9
Hollywood actor Timothee Chalamet is of the opinion that his epic film 'Dune: Part Three' is a "different movie" from its predecessors.
The 30-year-old actor reprises his role as Paul Atreides in the concluding film in Denis Villeneuve's epic sci-fi trilogy and felt that it has a "new tone" when compared to the previous two pictures, reports 'Female First UK'.
The actor said at an IMAX Q+A fan event in Los Angeles, "This is a different movie. I think the first two are sort of siblings, and then this one is really its own energy, and I love that approach. I was familiar with the crew and with this family, but there's a new tone to this".
Denis Villeneuve expressed similar sentiments and claimed that the final project in his trilogy, which also features Zendaya, Jason Momoa and Florence Pugh, is a "very different beast".
The 58-year-old director said, "It will be the third and last Dune movie. It's a Dune movie but it is a very different rhythm and it's more intense".
As per 'Female First UK', the director also revealed how he changed his approach to release Dune: Part Three just two years after the second movie, even though he had planned to do it "in a few years from now".
The 'Blade Runner 2049' helmer said, "We did both movies back to back and I was quite tired and said to everybody, 'Listen, I'm taking a break'. I went back home and two things happened. First of all I kept waking up in the night with images and these images started to get stronger and stronger. I felt an appetite and joy and a desire to finish that story and I felt a near responsibility".
"I was planning to do part three in a few years from now but I said, would it be a better idea instead of going back there on Arrakis by nostalgia, to go by necessity and honour these images that are coming to my mind right now? I wrote the movie right away and here we are. I'm really excited", he added.
Meanwhile, the actor shared how he felt he was losing a part of himself in bidding farewell to the most "emotive" part of his acting career.
The 'Marty Supreme' star said, "This is the most emotive on a personal level, not necessarily the character, but I've been living with this for so long. I'm so proud to live with it and so proud to work with Denis and his family".
"I felt there was a finality in the exercise that I was kind of nostalgic about, even the moment, even though I was 29 when we shot this, it still felt like, I was losing a part of me by getting through it", she added.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, I'm a bit skeptical. They said the same thing about Part Two being 'different' but it was still very much in line with the first. Dune is known for its slow-burn storytelling and political themes. A 'new tone' might mean more action or a faster pace, which could work, but I hope it doesn't feel rushed. As an Indian viewer, I appreciate intricate world-building, so I trust Villeneuve—he's never let us down.
Can't wait for Part Three! 🚀 Denis Villeneuve is a master director, and Timothee Chalamet's dedication is clear. The fact that he felt 'nostalgic' even while shooting shows how much this role means to him. In India, we love actors who give their all—like our own superstars. But I wonder if this will be a satisfying conclusion or leave us wanting more. Fingers crossed!
The quote 'this is a different movie' is intriguing but also a bit worrying. Dune Part One and Two had a unique rhythm that set them apart from typical sci-fi. If Part Three goes too far off, it might lose that charm. Still, I'm open to change. As someone who enjoys Indian epics, I think a shift in tone can work if done thoughtfully. Just hope they don't overdo the action.
I mean, every sequel says it's 'different'—it's marketing 101. 😅 But Villeneuve is a genius, and Chalamet seems genuinely moved. I'm curious how they'll handle the ending of such a complex story. From an Indian viewpoint, we love a good philosophical conflict, and Dune is full of that. Let's just hope it doesn't get too Hollywood-ish. Counting down the days!
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