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Upcoming science fiction film Dune has released more details, as well as stills from the movie.

The movie is the highly-anticipated adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune saga, particularly the first novel.

Actor Timothée Chalamet's look as the lead character Paul Atreides has already been revealed previously.

In a special report by Vanity Fair, director Denis Villenueve shared that because the source material is so rich in details, there are two movies planned.

The movie, which is slated for release on December 18, will focus on the first half of the novel.

"I would not agree to make this adaptation of the book with one single movie. The world is too complex. It's a world that takes its power in details," he says.

Dune also boasts of a huge and stellar cast. Joining Chalamet are Oscar Isaac who plays Paul's father Duke Leto and Rebecca Ferguson who plays Lady Jessica, Paul's mother.

Jason Momoa plays Duncan Idaho while Josh Brolin plays Gurney Halleck. Both characters will serve as mentors to Paul Atreides.

Zendaya is also part of the cast as Chani, a mysterious woman who haunts Paul's dream.

Check out the stills from the film here:

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Repost from @vanityfair: #DUNE FIRST LOOK: Welcome to Arrakis. Filmmaker Denis Villeneuve will bring Frank Herbert's legendary sci-fi novel to life in with not one, but two epic films: “I would not agree to make this adaptation of the book with one single movie,” Villeneuve tells V.F. “The world is too complex. It's a world that takes its power in details." At the link in bio, get an exclusive first look at Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Rebecca Ferguson and more in the upcoming adaptation. 📸: Chiabella James

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Repost from @vanityfair: Feuding royals. A deadly planet. Before Star Wars or Game of Thrones, there was Frank Herbert's legendary sci-fi novel #Dune. At the link in bio, more read about Denis Villeneuve's upcoming adaptation starring Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, and more. 📸 @dunemovie

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The novel Dune has previously been adapted to a movie in 1984 by David Lynch and stars Kyle MacLachlan as Paul Atreides.

It has also been adapted into a a miniseries in 2000 by the Sci-Fi Channel.

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