Denis Villeneuve, Dune and Star Wars

Denis Villeneuve Never Stopped Believing in His ‘Dune’ Movies. He’s Just as Optimistic About Cinema Itself
Before receiving the Visionary Award at the 2024 IndieWire Honors, Denis Villeneuve talks 'Dune: Part Two' and the future of cinema in a new interview
Dune director Denis Villeneuve isn’t interested in making a Star Wars movie
If there’s one thing that director Denis Villeneuve has proven, it’s that he is capable of pulling off large-scale sci-fi films better than almost any other working filmmaker. He first demonstrated that when he dipped his toes into the sci-fi genre with 2016’s Arrival and did so again a year later when he helmed Blade Runner 2049.
Denis Villeneuve Is Wrong About 'Star Wars'
Few directors have captured my imagination in recent years like Denis Villeneuve. The visionary filmmaker has brought stunning worlds to life and imbued them with heart and passion. Arrival gave me hope for humanity.
Denis Villeneuve explains why he’s not interested in directing Star Wars film despite once being ‘obsessed’
Denis Villeneuve has revealed why he would never write or direct a Star Wars film. In a podcast appearance, the celebrated filmmaker explained that he believes the franchise got derailed in 1983 with the Richard Marquand-directed Return of the Jedi.
Denis Villeneuve's Childhood Keeps Him From Directing A Star Wars Movie
Honestly, most of us are just grown children, even Award-winning directors. On a recent episode of The Town podcast, Dune: Part Two director Denis Villeneuve allows his intrusive thoughts to win when he explains how his childhood disappointment in Return of the Jedi is still preventing him from ever directing a Star Wars movie,
Denis Villeneuve Reveals Why He Wouldn’t Direct a Star Wars Movie
Denis Villeneuve is known for directing some of the best and most critically acclaimed sci-fi movies of the last two decades, but has no interest in making a Star Wars movie. The director believes that the franchise “derailed” after 1983.
Denis Villeneuve Discloses Why He Is ‘Not Interested’ In Directing ‘Star Wars,’ Labels Iconic Franchise ‘A Comedy For Kids’
Denis Villeneuve has explained why he has no interest in directing a Star Wars movie, calling the iconic franchise’ a comedy for kids’ and explaining how ‘Return of the Jedi’ has changed his view.
Don't Hold Your Breath for a Denis Villeneuve Star Wars Movie, Director Reveals He's Not Interested in That IP: "We Were So Angry"
Dune filmmaker Denis Villeneuve explains his thought process behind why he'd never direct a Star Wars project.
Denis Villeneuve lost interest in “Star Wars” after “Return of the Jedi”: 'It all derailed in 1983'
Yes, the "Dune" director hated Ewoks that much. "It became like a recipe, and there were no more surprises," he says.
Denis Villeneuve Was Not a "Return of the Jedi" Fan
Filmmaker Denis Villeneuve was born in 1967; his filmography also includes plenty of forays into the futuristic and extraterrestrial. (Plus whatever you’d like to classify Enemy as.) Knowing his age and penchant for ambitious science fiction,
Why Dune Director Denis Villeneuve Refuses to Make a Star Wars Movie
Dune filmmaker had some interesting choice of words to say about Star Wars and why he would never tackle a project in a galaxy far, far away.
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We Can’t Agree More With Denis Villeneuve’s Decision to Never Work with Netflix
Denis Villeneuve believes theaters offer unmatched shared emotional experiences, making them the best place to enjoy movies.
Denis Villeneuve blames the Ewoks
This is per an appearance Villeneuve put in on The Town podcast this week, as he continues to drum up support for the Oscars campaigns surrounding Dune: Part Two. During the chat, Villeneuve makes it ...