Christopher Walken Is the Emperor | 'Dune: The Sisterhood' May Film in Ireland

It's been a break for the Dune Talk show, however there has been plenty of exciting news the past month. This episode we're reacting to the confirmed casting of Christopher Walken as Emperor Shaddam IV in the Dune: Part Two movie, as well interviews with cast members regarding the movie’s script and their preparations.

There have also been some major rumors surrounding Dune: The Sisterhood. Garin, Johnny, Marcus, and Simon discuss the implications of the TV series filming in Ireland. And, the comic book adaptations are continuing at BOOM! Studios. There's often talk of "expanding the franchise" when it comes to Dune, but what is the right approach?

Segments:

0:00:00 - Intro0:01:34 - Dune Movie News: 0:01:37 - Christopher Walken cast as the Emperor0:13:41 - Austin Butler in Elvis and preparations for Dune: Part Two0:23:37 - Javier Bardem comments on second movie's script0:32:29 - Shane Vieau listed as Set Decorator on IMDb0:34:09 - Open Casting agency looking for Harkonnen extras?0:35:44 - The Duniverse:0:35:51 - Dune: The Sisterhood rumored to film in Ireland0:50:13 - Dune prequel comic book adaptations continue1:02:06 - Outro

Dune news stories covered on this podcast episode:

Christopher Walken Joins Dune: Part Two as The EmperorRumor: Dune: The Sisterhood TV Series Set to Film in IrelandDune: House Harkonnen and Dune: House Corrino Comic Book Series Planned at BOOM! Studios

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This show's hosts:

Marcus Gabriel | @DuneNewsNetSimon Daoudi | @sdaoudiJohnny Sobczak | @JohnnySobczakGarin Granata | @DuneCompanion

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Special thanks goes out to Ashton GIeckman for music and Sheldon Lee for voice overs.