Based on Frank Herbert's sci-fi novel, Berg is planning on bringing a wholly different take to the material than previous directors. The most famous adaptation was done by David Lynch in 1984.
"I think I had a much more different experience, I think, with the book than David Lynch did.To me, I think my interpretation will feel significantly different from that and the [Syfy] Channel miniseries that aired. I have a different experience than both of those filmmakers did."
Berg wants his version to be more epic in scope.
"The book was much more muscular and adventurous, more violent and possibly even a little bit more fun. I think those are all elements of my experience of the book that can be brought in without offending the die-hard fans of the Bene Gesserit and Kwisatz Haderach. There's a more dynamic film to be made."
Dune comes to theaters in 2012. The film is directed by Pierre Morel.
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ZanyZap
Peter Berg's a f*cking hack. And a helpful hint, Mr. Berg, purposely shaking and jarring the camera does not make it a trademark, it just gives the audience a migraine and another reason to hate your sorry-ass.
Dune would still be amazing (despite the negligence of the director). ;(
[I might have went overboard on the Berg-rant, but I don't care].
3 years agoby @zanyzapFlag
EnzoVette
WHAT THE F*CK?!?! He is supposed to be working on a Lone Survivor movie!!! Universal I think it was signed him to direct it over a year ago and he said he would start as soon as he finished up Hanc*ck and had a break.
3 years agoby @enzovetteFlag
The Narrator: The Better Man
The Kingdom was good. Hanc*ck blew but it was also due to bad writing, and directing as well. I think this can be a lot better, if he has some good writers on his side. And they better be very big fans of the book so they won't f*ck it up! Overall, I will see this no matter what, almost. Unless he goes and does something EAL stupid.
3 years agoby @narratorFlag
DEZZMOND
Not optimistic, but still can't wait to see it one day :)
3 years agoby @dezzmondFlag
J.A.Ottley.Writer / Director
But wait this has been in development hell for ages.
What makes him think he is gonna get it off the ground now?
And agree he shouldn't be near big budget, cough Hanc*ck cough crap.
The kingdom wasn't bad though
3 years agoby @chronicFlag
cnote
Awesome...loved the original but it just lacked that extra...uumph!!!
"The Sp*ce"
3 years agoby @cnoteFlag
Diaigma
I can only hope for the best Dune ever. Best Sci-fi novel EVER that never got the film treatment that it Fully deserves :P
3 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
knobie09
as long as he also attempts to addapt all seven(that's right folks,7777777777777777777777!!!!!!!!!!)books into film,i can finally die happy.
3 years agoby @knobie09Flag
The Kwisatz Haderach
Finally some news about this. i liked both verisons, each had something the other was missing, though I love the Syfy one the best. but you cant go wrong with Sting, its just too funny.
I hope Berg does the book justice, but I dont have alot of faith in him to honest but i will give it a chance. dune deserves a better movie adaptation. Im a big fan. I am the Kwisatz Haderach!
3 years agoby @the-kwisatz-haderachFlag
Mintsauce
Yes - With PETER BERG!?!?! This guy should not be allowed near big budgets again.
3 years agoby @mintsauceFlag
PUNISHER
A more violent Dune? Awesome, and with Peter Berg Im sure it will be great.
3 years agoby @cerealkillerFlag