Legendary Brings Classic Sci-Fi Novel ‘Dune’ To Life Set In A Distant Future

Frank Herbert estate has given the rights to Legendary Entertainment "Dune," the widely acclaimed novel for a full film and TV productions . This is not the first time that producers thought of the novel as a potential material for an entertainment show or shows for the big or small screens. Attempts were made as early as 1970 but did not make it until now.

A movie adaptation in 1984 that was written and directed by David Lynch with Kyle MacLachlan as the main cast and was produced by Raffaella and Dino De Laurentiis.That was not received well despite Lynch being a notable director. There were just too many creators with one movie maneuvered by Ridley Scott and TV mini-series version under the direction of John Harrison starring William Hunt in the year 2000, according to Deadline.

The rights bestowed follow the deal that the movie and TV projects for global viewing will be produced. It has a futuristic set that tells the story of Paul Atreides. "Dune" highlights his leadership when his family was control of the desert planet Arrakis. It is the sole source for a precious resource, the reason why other powerful families would try everything to take over.

Political, religious and humanitarian avenues were explored when Atreides' family was betrayed by people they trusted. Paul masterminded the resistance that aims to restore their family's rights on Arrakis. In the past, it could have been difficult or impossible to create the environment of the film before the emergence of the CGI system.

Mick Jagger was even dragged into another adaptation in  1973 initiated by Alexander Jodorowsky that was so intriguing. Along with casts Salvador Dali, Gloria Swanson, and Orson Welles, Jagger could have done it if not because of the lack of funding that halted the project. Many directors like Ridley Scott were also interested. 

The contract was sealed by Mike Ross and Jen Grazier for Legendary and Marcy Morris and Barry Tyerman of JTWAMMK representing the Herbert family, Variety noted.