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Jon Spaihts (/ s p eɪ t s /) (born February 4, 1970) is an American screenwriter and author. He is best known for co-writing Denis Villeneuve's Dune (2021) and its sequel Dune: Part Two (2024), both films based on the novel of the same name by Frank Herbert.
Jon Spaihts is an American screenwriter and author. He has written the films Dune starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, Doctor Strange starring Benedict Cumberbatch, The Mummy starring Tom Cruise and Sofia Boutella, Passengers starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt, Prometheus starring Michael Fassbender and The Darkest Hour.
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Jon Spaihts is an American screenwriter and author. He has written the films Dune starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, Doctor Strange starring Benedict Cumberbatch, The Mummy starring Tom Cruise and Sofia Boutella, Passengers starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt, Prometheus starring Michael Fassbender and The Darkest Hour.
Mar 9, 2024 · Co-writer Jon Spaihts reveals how they adapted the challenging character of Alia Atreides, who is born with Reverend Mother powers, for the sequel film. He explains why they left out Alia as a toddler and a time jump, and how they explored her role in the womb.
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Mar 13, 2024 · Jon Spaihts, who co-wrote Dune: Part One and Part Two with Denis Villeneuve, explains why they changed the novel's time jump and Alia's role in the adaptation. He also reveals how they simplified the story to focus on Paul and Chani's romance and betrayal.
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Mar 10, 2024 · Dune: Part Two co-writer Jon Spaihts talks about the potential adaptation of Dune Messiah, the sequel to Frank Herbert's sci-fi classic. He reveals the challenges and opportunities of the time jump, the political conflict, and the cautionary tale of Paul Atreides.
Mar 23, 2022 · Oscar-nominated screenwriter Jon Spaihts shares his experience of working with Denis Villeneuve to crack the code of Frank Herbert's sci-fi novel Dune. He reveals how they broke the story into two parts, imported visual elements from previous drafts, and streamlined the epic saga.
