Rebecca Ferguson in talks to star in Dune reboot
Thursday - September 6, 2018 11:02 am ,
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Rebecca Ferguson in talks to star in Dune reboot
Los Angeles Sep 6 (IANS) Actress Rebecca Ferguson is in talks to star opposite actor Timothee Chalamet in "Dune" reboot.
Denis Villeneuve who helmed "Blade Runner 2049" and "Prisoners " is directing from a script by Eric Roth reports variety.com.
Set in the distant future "Dune" follows Paul Atreides whose family assumes control of the desert planet Arrakis. As the only producer of a highly valuable resource jurisdiction over Arrakis is contested among competing noble families. After Paul and his family are betrayed the story explores themes of politics religion and man s relationship with nature as Paul leads a rebellion to restore his family s reign.
Ferguson just reprised her role as Ilsa Faust in "Mission: Impossible - Fallout" and is set to star in Joe Cornish s "The Kid Who Would Be King". She has also landed the villain roles in "The Shining" sequel "Doctor Sleep" and the latest "Men in Black" film.
--IANS dc/vm
Denis Villeneuve who helmed "Blade Runner 2049" and "Prisoners " is directing from a script by Eric Roth reports variety.com.
Set in the distant future "Dune" follows Paul Atreides whose family assumes control of the desert planet Arrakis. As the only producer of a highly valuable resource jurisdiction over Arrakis is contested among competing noble families. After Paul and his family are betrayed the story explores themes of politics religion and man s relationship with nature as Paul leads a rebellion to restore his family s reign.
Ferguson just reprised her role as Ilsa Faust in "Mission: Impossible - Fallout" and is set to star in Joe Cornish s "The Kid Who Would Be King". She has also landed the villain roles in "The Shining" sequel "Doctor Sleep" and the latest "Men in Black" film.
--IANS dc/vm
