While Villeneuve’sDunefilms have been considered a trilogycentered around Paul Atreides, the director doesn’t think so.
Despite this, he still must face a conspiracy trying to take control of the Imperium from him.
Ghola of Paul Atreides Appear In Later Dune Books - Could They Become Movies?
There also isn’t just a single ghola of Paul in the sequel books.
Such a story could be adapted into a movie somewhere down the line.
He also feels that the stories from the books afterDune Messiahwould be too difficult to adapt to mainstream cinema.
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However, the franchise likely won’t end if Villeneuve stops directing.
Another director could be hired to take Villeneuve’s place as the main creative force behind theDunefilm franchise.
This may allow audiences to see a new trilogy based on the sequel novels centered around Leto and Ghanima.
Overall, Paul Atreides has proven to be one of the most significant figures in theDuneuniverse.
Nevertheless, theDunenovels show how Paul can come back, even from the dead.
