While speaking to IndieWire, the original Dune star Kyle MacLachlan weighed in on the upcoming Denis Villeneuve’s remake. MacLachlan said that he is curious about Villeneuve’s approach and he thinks the story will be better explored with a TV series.
MacLachlan said, “I would lobby for three or more films, because it has that kind of potential to really open up. In my imagination, I always thought it would be great to approach it like a ‘Game of Thrones’ model, where you have seasons, or at least a 10-part series, or a 12-part series. You could really go from beginning to end.”
The actor also reflected on the original version of the movie. He said, “My feelings about it evolve over time. I look at it as a flawed gem. It’s stunning in so many ways. As a story, and trying to recreate that story, it’s almost impossible. It’s incredibly dense, and a little bit like a house of cards. If you leave out one element of the story or another, the structure tends to wobble, and you don’t get the full effect.”