Dune remake loses Pierre Morel as director
We reported way back in January that Pierre Morel had joined the project, and we also reported a month later that Chase Palmer was brought onto rewrite the script for Morel. Although Paramount is reportedly very keen on Palmer's script, the studio will cut ties with the project if a production start date isn't firmed up by Spring of 2011. There were rumors that Paramount was leaning towards putting the project in turnaround, but it seems the studio will give the production a little more time.
Pierre Morel will still remain on board as executive producer. It isn't clear who Paramount is eyeing to direct the project now, although the studio and the estate of Dune author Frank Herbert must both agree on a director for the project to move forward. Producers Richard P. Rubinstein and Kevin Misher remain confident they can find a home for the movie outside of Paramount, if need be, on the strength of Chase Palmer's script. Richard P. Rubinstein said he didn't want to see Paramount extend the option after Spring of 2011, and that he wanted the studio to make a decision, one way or another, by then:
"We don't want to extend an option and watch the studio take seven years. This is on a short tether. It's a major book franchise, you can't walk into a store and not see a shelf full of Dune books."
Richard P. Rubinstein and Kevin Misher are taking the project out to directors today. We'll be sure to keep you posted with any progress on Dune as soon as more information is available.
Dune comes to theaters in 2014. The film is directed by Pierre Morel.
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slysnide
The sci-fi miniseries from December 2001 was great, and the 1984 movie alright. They don't need to remake this.
2 years agoby @slysnideFlag
Dan
Ah man... I liked the original Dune, the books, and the sci fi remake. Interesting politics in their world.
2 years agoby @dan1Flag
Jay.A.Ottley
I don't thing this will ever get made, directors just keep dropping it, although I agree with you guys below
2 years agoby @jayaottleyFlag
The Narrator: The Better Man
Agreed with the guys below. Get this back up and running.
2 years agoby @narratorFlag
K-Man
By the way, I dont necessarily think Pierre Morel leaving this project is a bad thing, he's not all that wonderful. I think they can find a lot better that him.
2 years agoby @k-manFlag
K-Man
well that sucks, I was looking forward to a big screen version of this story. I hope they can find a replacement for Pierre Morel in time before they decide to scrap the project.
I'm so eager to see an updated version of those sp*ce worms or whatever the hell they are called! Those things are epic when they come flying out of the sand, often taking out a few people with them along the way.
This really is a story that needs a great, updated version! Get it together guys!!
2 years agoby @k-manFlag
Lone Wolf
Goddamn it. I was really looking forward to this. I just read the book not too long ago and it is officially my number one favorite. I love David Lynch's version (some may consider that blasphemy), but I really was hoping for an updated attempt very soon. I sincerely hope this project gets back on it's feet soon.
2 years agoby @54729Flag
Brian
Come on Dune. Get it together.
2 years agoby @brianFlag