According to foreign media reports, Denis Villeneuve will write the script and direct the film adaptation of Annie Jacobsen's book entitled “Nuclear War: A Scenario” (“Nuclear War: Scenario”). If it comes to fruition, it would be something amazing.
In the description of the book “Nuclear War: A Scenario”, published on March 26, we read that it was devoted to examining a possible scenario of events related to the start of a nuclear war. The book's author conducted dozens of exclusive interviews with military and civilian experts who built nuclear weapons and were privy to response plans. They were also responsible for pushing the proverbial nuclear button if necessary.
Denis Villeneuve is interested in adapting the Pulitzer Prize winner's book to the screen “Dune: Part Two” is currently enjoying triumphs in cinemas. The possible film would be his next collaboration with the Legendary studio, for which he shot the film adaptation of Frank Herbert's cult novel. At the same time, the studio announced that work on the third part of the series, which is an adaptation of the novel “Dune Messiah”, has officially started.
It is not yet known what role Villeneuve would play in the emerging project. The Canadian director is also a great screenwriter, so all options are open, including writing an adaptation and directing the film adaptation of “Nuclear War: A Scenario”. The creator could also address one of these options. The success of the two film adaptations of “Dune” gives him a great starting point for negotiations.
“Dune: Part Two” currently has grossed over $630 million worldwide. The film is still playing in cinemas and is very popular. It was this result that paved the way for the creation of the third part of the series, considered one of the best science-fiction series in recent years. The second part of “Dune” has already earned over $200 million more than its first installment, although it should be remembered that the budget of both films was as much as $350 million.