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Dune Part Three production designer Patrice Vermette reveals massive spaceship build

Production designer Patrice Vermette discussed the construction of a 55-ton spaceship for Dune Part Three, which opens on December 18.

‘Dune 3’ Production Designer Patrice Vermette Created a 55-Ton Spaceship for Sci-Fi Epic: It’s a ‘Major Spectacle’
File photo ‘Dune 3’ Production Designer Patrice Vermette Created a 55-Ton Spaceship for Sci-Fi Epic: It’s a ‘Major Spectacle’ Photo: Variety

Director Denis Villeneuve set specific rules

Director Denis Villeneuve gave production designer Patrice Vermette a directive not to repeat sets from previous films. Vermette followed this instruction by creating new environments for the upcoming installment.

Opening sequence featured heavy rain effects

The opening battle scene required the team to bury a large ship underground before filming began. During the shoot, spider rigs and touch spinners were used while it rained on set.

Story continues seventeen years later

Dune Part Three takes place seventeen years after the events of the second film. The plot follows Paul Atreides as he deals with the consequences of his rule as emperor.

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