‘Dune’ sequel to start shooting in Abu Dhabi in November

Fleming and Kozaia discuss the creation process of the sci-fi epic and Abu Dhabi’s role in the film’s international success.

“Abu Dhabi is an important partner in our success dune,” Kozaia said.

“They were key contributors to success and 10 Oscar nominations, six oscars. We had such a wonderful experience and we are back dune the second part. “

Based on Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel, dune Many adaptations have been seen over the years, but none have received as much international acclaim from critics and audiences as the 2021 film.

Much of the film’s success is due to a storyline that is faithful to Herbert’s rich novel, thanks to writers Jon Spaihts and Eric Ross, and the uncompromising vision of the writer and director Denis Villeneuve.

“To really create the world of Arrakis, first and foremost for Dennis, he wanted authenticity but grounded in reality,” Kozaia said.

“He didn’t want the audience to be taken out of the world dune. He wants them to be fully immersed. “

an essential element of dune Success is the backdrop for a fictional planet. The Liwa Desert, a three-hour drive from the city of Abu Dhabi, where the filming took place, helped bring Arakis, Herbert’s story and Villeneuve’s vision to life.

“It’s picturesque scenery, from the towering dunes to the beautiful views, and really being able to capture the elements and be in the desert,” Kozaia said.

Kozhaya added that being close to “a well-appointed metropolis” like Abu Dhabi was also crucial for filming, as the cast and crew on the six-day shoot “need a place to call home”.

“Also, it’s important to have talented local staff,” Kozaia said. “With the support we need, we can move into Abu Dhabi from the facility and work with the Film Commissioner and other offices.”

Kozhaya confirmed plans to increase the number of local crew members this time around.

“We estimate that we will create around 700 to 800 jobs in Abu Dhabi,” he said.

“That’s all there is to local crews, extras, vendors, vendors and everyone else involved with this.”

Legendary will also be hiring five interns from the UAE to experience first-hand what it’s like to work on set duneThe production company is also planning to hold workshops in Abu Dhabi for aspiring filmmakers and technicians in the UAE to learn more about different areas of filmmaking.

“We thought it would be a great opportunity to give back knowledge,” Kozaia said.

“We’re going to have workshops on visual effects, production, finance, production, cinematography – we think it’s a great opportunity that when we’re shooting here, we can actually bring together talented crews to provide some of these workshops.”

Kozhaya also revealed what audiences can expect from the sequel to the film, which has a planned release date of November 3, 2023.

“We’re going to continue the world-building we started in part one and really ramp up the action in part two,” he said.

“We’ll continue to see warring factions and how these stories unfold. We’ll see returning cast members Timothy Chalamet and Zendaya And see their relationship play a more central role. “

He said new cast members who will be filming in Abu Dhabi include Christopher Walken, Austin Butler and Florence Pugh.

During the session, Kozhaya also highlighted how much the crew and cast enjoyed filming in Abu Dhabi.

“They learned about the Bedouin culture they were surrounded by in the desert and took the time to learn about the local culture,” he said.

“They really feel the warmth of the people of Abu Dhabi, they feel the hospitality. And this time, what we’re doing with the internship program and workshop is going to be a bigger presence again. So it’s a step forward. a big step.”

Scroll through the gallery below to see the ‘Dune’ stars at the London premiere

Updated: 10/27/2022 7:56am