‘Dune 3’ loses this essential figure for the continuation of its saga

After the skepticism generated by the first part in some sectors of critics and the public, Dune: Part Two It landed on the 2024 billboard with the belligerence of one of the gigantic worms of Arrakis. 714 million dollars raised later and with the critics surrendering at the feet of Denis Villeneuve, everything indicated that Warner would once again sweep the majority of technical oscars just as its predecessor achieved, which with six golden statuettes was actually the production that took home the most considerations at the 94th edition of the red carpet. However, and although its premiere apparently early in the year seems to have seriously harmed it in the face of the final circuit of the next awards, the lack of academic recognition is not the worst news that the saga is going to find for the final one Dune 3since one of its most valuable bastions will not return for the expected follow-up of the new emperor of the galaxy, Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet).

Yes, the mastery of the Canadian filmmaker has been key to the success of the first two installments of the adaptation of Frank Herbertlike the soundtrack of Hans Zimmer and the interpretation of its star cast, in that clear evolution of Chalamet in the darkness of his character and the incorporation of fantastic profiles such as those of Florence Pugh y Austin Butler. But there is one department that raised the final bill of the work, making both feature films a vibrant experience in movie theaters. We talk of course about the photography of Greg Fraiserwho won the Oscar for Best Cinematography for the first film and who will surely end up having a chance in that category thanks to his even more dazzling work in the sequel. Unfortunately, Fraiser will not return to Arrakis to Dune 3. Of course, the studio has already found the ideal substitute to face the full stop in the form of a trilogy that the director of the arrival y Blade Runner 2049.

The new director of photography for ‘Dune 3’

Inheriting the job of a name like Fraiser is not for everyone. The Australian is responsible for the lighting of many other attractive projects outside of Warner’s IP. The darkest night, Foxcatcher, Rogue One, The Batman o The Creator They represent only a trace of the film resume of this great director of photography on the rise. And the reason for his absence is none other than his busy future schedule. Well, Fraiser, he has pending filming for both The Batman 2as well as the adaptation of the science fiction best-seller, ‘The Hail Mary Project’.

However, the person in charge of occupying the position will not be anyone by any means. The name of the photographic professional after Dune 3 it will be Linus Sandgren. Oscar winner for La la landthe Swede is a frequent collaborator of directors such as David O. Russell, with whom he has worked on American Hustle and Joy and with Damien Chazelle, whom he helped develop First man y Babyloon in addition to the musical by Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. In recent years, Sandgren has signed viral productions such as No time to die, Don’t look up y Saltburn.

We have been able to know the information thanks to an exclusive from the media The InSneideralthough at the moment neither the production company nor Sandgren himself have officially communicated it. At the moment, the director of photography only has the new yet untitled film by Noah Baumbach.

What can we expect from ‘Dune: Messiah’?

Dune 3 o Dune: Messiah is the adaptation of Dune’s messiahthe second book written by Frank Herbert. Without the recognition of the first work, the story follows the reign of Paul Atreides in his fight against the noble houses after becoming engaged to the princess. Irulan Corrino. Villeneuve has already assured that Dune 3 will be the last part he will take on as director and from what we know, both Chalamet, Zendaya, Pugh and Javier Bardem will reprise their characters. Recently, Anya Taylor-Joy revealed that she will be reprising her role as Other Atreides and that he was eager to put himself under the orders of the prestigious filmmaker.

Dune 3 It does not have a release date and despite being scheduled for 2026, the complicated agendas of those involved lead us to think that the film may not hit the big screen until 2027. Currently, Max is broadcasting the episodes of his miniseries, Dune: the prophecy. A prequel set 10,000 years ago of the events of the first film.