Cinematography, the art of telling stories through moving images, has been one of the pillars that defined the saga. Dune. From the vast deserts of Arrakis to the oppressive shadows of Giedi Prime, every frame in the films Denis Villeneuve exudes beauty and depth. However, an important change threatens to modify this feature
Dune 3based on Dune’s messiahhas lost its acclaimed director of photography, Greig Fraser. The creative, who collaborated closely with Villeneuve In the first two installments, he says goodbye to Frank Herbert’s universe due to scheduling conflicts with The Batman II. His talent was key to giving the saga an unmistakable aesthetic identity and his work not only impressed critics, but also enhanced immersion in the story, making Dune an incomparable visual experience.
The loss of Fraser poses a significant challenge to Villeneuvewho has always prioritized visual consistency in his works. Although this change could seem like a setback for the franchise. But Warner Bros. has not wasted time and already has a plan: the one chosen to take the reins of cinematography is Linus Sandgren, Oscar winner for La La Land.
Sandgren arrives with the mission of maintaining the visual standard that Villeneuve y Fraser established, while bringing his own style to this sci-fi story.
The challenge is not minor. Sandgren must respect the visual essence that made Dune a cinematographic phenomenon, but you will also have the freedom to experiment and evolve the visual language of the saga. With projects like No time to die y Babylon In his resume, everything indicates that he is capable of handling large productions and creating impressive images.
Meanwhile, Dune: Messiah continues to take shape with a cast led by Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Anya Taylor-Joy. Based on the second novel by Frank Herbert, this film will be a key piece to close the trilogy of Villeneuve.
