Director Denis Villeneuve to Visit Korea for the First Time on December 8 to Promote 'Dune 2'

Denis Villeneuve Photo by Warner Bros. Korea

Denis Villeneuve, regarded as a hotshot director in Hollywood, is set to visit Korea on December 8 ahead of the release of the film 'Dune: Part 2,' Warner Bros. Korea announced on the 29th.

According to the distributor, this visit is part of the pre-release promotion for 'Dune: Part 2,' which opens in two months, and plans are underway for meetings with domestic journalists and prospective audiences. Various events such as a premiere screening of the first film, footage previews, and press conferences will be held.

Canadian-born director Denis Villeneuve entered Hollywood with his film 'Incendies' (2011), which was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards. He has since been praised for well-crafted films such as 'Sicario' (2015), 'Arrival' (2017), and 'Dune' (2021).

Set to be released domestically in February next year, 'Dune: Part 2' is an action blockbuster in which Paul (Timoth?e Chalamet), having realized and awakened his abilities, embarks on a journey of revenge and discovers his destiny as a warrior. The cast includes Timoth?e Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, Stephen Henderson, L?a Seydoux, Stellan Skarsg?rd, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem.

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