He doesn’t even want to watch Denis Villeneuve’s version.
The Big Picture Frank Herbert’s beloved science fiction novel Dune was essentially the Lord of the Rings of space operas. While it obviously boasted a rich mythology, memorable characters, and a story that had the potential to make a great film or franchise, the pressure of bringing such beloved material to the big screen was almost unfathomable.
After turning down George Lucas’ request to direct Return of the Jedi when The Empire Strikes Back director Irvin Kershner decided not to helm the third installment in the original Star Wars trilogy, Lynch was approached by Universal Pictures to direct Dune. He wasn’t the first auteur filmmaker who considered working on Herbert’s beloved novel series.
'Dune' Was a Very Difficult Production for David Lynch Unfortunately, the ambitions that Lynch had for Dune were not exactly what Universal Pictures had in mind. As any fan of Lynch knows, the surrealist artist has a unique style that cannot be emulated . Lynch’s movies are often surreal, shocking, and defy traditional logic. These aren’t necessarily the same qualities that general audiences look for in a sci-fi action adventure film marketed as the next version of Star Wars.
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