But most moviegoers did not.
They probably expected the full story and only got a taste.
The whole thing was a gamble.
Stilgar (Javier Bardem) in the desert of Dune: Part Two.Image: Warner Bros.
A gamble that, in talking to people involved, was much riskier on the outside looking in.
It was part of the gambling I was doing [with the adaptation].
But I knew once the movie was finished that Legendary was absolutely pleased and happy with the movie.
The Baron was sure Dune Part Two was happening.Image: Warner Bros.
So while the public was left in the dark, people behind the scenes had a strong inkling.
We never had that official conversation with Denis.
I think he always had confidence that there would be.
I think hes, a person who has a vision and he doesnt stray from that vision.
I think his vision was never one film, so I think he never abandoned that.
So we never had the conversation.
Its not only beautiful storytelling, but it just really cuts off and it leaves you hanging.
And I didnt see a world where people wouldnt want to have closure on that.
So I never I never lost faith at all.
Stellan Skarsgard, who plays Rabbans evil, powerful uncle Baron Harkonnen, had a similar point of view.
He has loved this project very long.
Hes carried it since his childhood.
So [I knew] the first one would be good.
Which it was, Part Two was announced, and now its hitting theaters March 1.
Thankfully, it did.
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