--- title: "‘Dune’ is coming – get your crysknife ready" description: "Dune is a legendary sci-fi/fantasy novel that has just been waiting for the right filmmaker to bring it to life." date: "2020-11-20" modified: "2020-11-23" authors: - name: "Shannon Corbeil" job_title: "Contributor, Air Force Veteran" link: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/scorbeil/" url: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-movies/watch-dune-trailer/" categories: - "Entertainment" - "Movies and TV" --- # ‘Dune’ is coming – get your crysknife ready ![Two individuals dressed in futuristic, armored outfits are on a slanted metallic surface in a desert setting. One person is standing firmly, holding onto the edge above with one hand and gripping the other person's arm with the other hand, who is crouched and appears to be struggling to maintain balance. The background shows sand dunes under a clear sky.]() [*Image by Chiabella James for Warner Bros.*]() *Dune* is a legendary sci-fi/fantasy novel that has just been waiting for the right filmmaker to bring it to life (much like *The Lord of the Rings*). Many have tried. All have failed (sorry, David Lynch). Frank Herbert’s novel built a rich world with fascinating characters but — for modern readers who have honed their tastes on Patrick Rothfuss and even Orson Scott Card — *Dune* is boring dense, yo. And I’ll just say it. *The Lord of the Rings* was dense, too. The pacing of these novels do not hold up for readers — but, as Peter Jackson proved, they can still make for epic films. Enter Denis Villeneuve (*Arrival, Blade Runner 2049*). The Oscar nominee will direct the latest adaptation of the iconic film — and I gotta say, based on the trailer, I’m feeling hopeful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9xhJrPXop4&ab_channel=WarnerBros.Pictures *Dune* tells the story of Paul Atreides (played by *Little Women’s* Timothée Chalamet), a young man destined to rule the most dangerous planet in the universe, where forces battle over a substance with the ability to unlock humanity’s greatest potential. When betrayal leaves him and his gifted mother exiled in the unforgiving sands of Arrakis, only their unique powers — and their mastery over the mind-killer — can save them. ![Two young people dressed in dark, futuristic clothing stand close together between rocky walls. One has striking blue eyes and a nasal breathing apparatus, while the other has a similar device and tousled hair partially covering their face. The lighting is warm and dim, highlighting the rocky texture around them.]() *Warner Bros. / Legendary Pictures* Villaneuve set himself up for success with an absolutely killer cast: obviously, Chalamet is super hot right now, as are Zendaya (*Euphoria, Spider-Man: Homecoming*), Oscar Isaac (*Star Wars Episodes VII-IX*), Marvel alumni Josh Brolin and Stellan Skarsgård, and Rebecca Ferguson (*Stephen King’s Doctor Sleep, Mission: Impossible - Fallout*). Oh, and Jason Momoa, baby. Hebert’s book is so detailed that the film will be told in two parts, with the first set to release December 18, 2020 (if humans can survive that long). Villaneuve’s adaptation has been a massive undertaking — he spent a year on the design of the iconic sandworms alone. "We talked about every little detail that would make such a beast possible, from the texture of the skin, to the way the mouth opens, to the system to eat its food in the sand," the director told *Empire* magazine for the publication's [Summer 2020 issue](). "It was a year of work to design and to find the perfect shape that looked prehistoric enough." Check out the trailer above to see one in action and to behold the glory of Arrakis. ![A massive sandworm with a large, circular, ribbed mouth emerges from the desert sand, towering over two small human figures standing on a rocky outcrop. The scene is set in a barren, dusty landscape with muted colors and a hazy sky.]() *Warner Bros. / Legendary Pictures* ## Author Shannon Corbeil has worked for We Are The Mighty as a digital video producer, writer, and host, as well as a staff writer covering military history, trivia, and valor. Shannon is a fierce veteran advocate, covering the achievements of members of the military community and volunteering in multiple veteran non-profit organizations, including Pin-Ups for Vets and Warriors for Peace Theatre. Her undergraduate degree is in Humanities and Philosophy and her Masters is in Strategic Intelligence. A screenwriter and actor recently seen on SEAL TEAM and THE ROOKIE, Shannon writes about exciting projects in the entertainment industry. She is an alum of the Writers Guild Foundation Veterans Writing Project, a Finalist in the Disney TV Writing Fellowship, an inaugural fellow for the STARZ/VME #TakeTheLead Program, and has performed at the Geffen Playhouse and Kennedy Center as a writer, dancer, singer, and actor. As a U.S. Air Force Intelligence Officer, Shannon supported the 25th Fighter Squadron at Osan Air Base, South Korea, and conducted Cyber Threat Analysis at the National Security Agency. Her work has been seen in Business Insider, Task & Purpose, Military.com, and various other publications. ### Author social links [Facebook]() [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()