#leto atreides fan fiction

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The Only One

Dark - Duke Leto Atreides X f!Reader

Not Beta Read

PLEASE READ TAGS/DISCLAIMERS/WARNINGS BEFORE READING THIS FIC. THERE ARE DARK THEMES!

Summary

The duke needs an heir, or Caladan will fall under the rule of his enemies. There's one woman is capable of saving the planet...she's the only one.

Tags/Warnings

Disclaimers: This fic does not comply with canon, throw everything you thought you knew about the Dune lore out the window. The duke is (in my opinion) in character for this situation, despite the obsessive tendencies. There is heavy non-con in this fic, it's not for everyone. If you're sensitive to that sort of thing in fanfiction, please keep on scrolling thanks. NSFW, non-con, rape, kidnapping, sex, unprotected sex, breeding kink, praise kink, lactation kink, pregnancy, blood kink, cockwarming, forced pregnancy, non-consensual bondage, porn with some plot, smut, creampie, body worship, pregnant sex, oral sex (f receiving), Dark fic, Dark Duke Leto Atreides. DEAD DOVE DO NOT EAT (that means that what you see in the tags WILL be in the fic, don't act surprised when you get exactly what you were warned about.)

Word Count: 6k

Prelude

After many years of trying for an heir, Duke Leto has begun to give up hope. Without an heir, the emperor threatens to give away his birthright, strip him of his title, and hand Caladan to his enemies. He has been given only one final year to produce a son who will carry on his family name. While searching for someone who could give him what he needs, he happens upon a mysterious woman. The strange woman tells of a prophecy, one that Leto takes very seriously, because he has no other choice. "In a village, not far from here, my lord, there's a girl. She is not of noble birth, but I have seen her future, and she will give you many sons." Duke Leto, a kind and gentle man, would never hurt someone so innocent on purpose, but when faced with the choice of taking you, or losing Caladan to those who meant to oppress it, he must set aside his morality for the greater good...

The duke entered his chambers where you were suspended from the lofty ceiling, as he’d requested his men to do once they found you. A warm smile spread across his face at the sight of you, so beautiful, so scared. Leto stepped forward, nearly jumping when your head shot up and your tear-stained eyes locked on with his. He held one hand behind his back in a regal manner, holding the other out to touch your cheek as he closed in on you slowly.

“W-wh…” you cleared your throat, “where…”

“Shh,” he whispered softly, brushing his thumb over the soft skin of your beautiful face, “you’re safe now. There’s no need to panic.”

Despite his words, it was clear you were terrified, struggling to breath in a normal, even heave. No matter the fear you displayed in your eyes, the duke’s expression remained calm, and filled with adoration.

“I know you’re frightened. It is…expected,” he said softly, standing up straight and casually walking to his wardrobe. “Would you care for some wine perhaps? Or I can call for the doctor, he could provide you with a mild sedative?”

He turned to look at you, your head was hung downward once again, naked body trembling and rattling the chains that held you in place. He wasn’t a cruel man, though he suspected you thought he was. He’d never done something like this before, sending his guards out to retrieve a young woman to keep in his chambers indefinitely. A nearly inaudible sob escaped your lips.

“No need to cry my dear, you’re not in any danger,” he said, beginning to unbuckle his belt, the sound of the metal piercing through the room. “In fact, you’re going to be very well taken care of here. Do you have any idea just how lucky you are?”

You cried harder, sobs becoming even louder as you looked up at him again. He removed his shirt, revealing his warm, sunkissed skin. It was hard to tell, but he appeared handsome through the blur of your tears. You dropped your head again, your neck aching from the position you were in. Your arms were pinned behind your back, body bent forward at the hips, leaving your rear exposed and open. Your thighs ached, legs spread wide, forced open by a metal pole secured between your knees. The ache in your chest from your labored breathing was horrid enough, only made worse by the chains wrapped around you, keeping your torso held upward and parallel to the stone floor.

“You don’t even realize that you are the most important piece to maintaining our way of life of Caladan,” he continued, removing his pants completely and letting them fall to the ground. “I have been unable to find anyone compatible. Perhaps it’s that my genetics are too much for the average woman to carry to term.” He stepped closer to you, cock bobbing heavily with every stride. “But you’re not average, are you my dear?”

“P-please,” you croaked, “I…I…”

“No no, not another word. You’re frightened now, yes, but you’ll soon realize the important work that you were made for,” he walked past you, running his hand along your arm and to your hip as he did. “The important job you’ll be doing for me…”

You whimpered, struggling slightly against your restraints but to no avail. The duke used to pride himself on being an honorable man, and even in this morally reprehensible moment, he felt justified in his actions. He didn’t always like what his duty called him to do, but knowing it was for the greater good, he would do almost anything.

“You see my dear,” he cooed, “you were found for me, a beautiful, fertile woman who is prophesied to give me many children…” he leaned into your ear, “many.” His tone turned to a low rumble. “So even though this may seem sudden, you will realize with time that you’re fulfilling your purpose…your destiny.”

His right palm splayed over the globe of your cheek, moving toward where your body was spread in two. He didn’t like hearing you cry, but he knew it was inevitable. No normal girl would consent to being abducted and restrained in a man’s bedroom, not even the duke’s bedroom. He saw your puckered hole, and he pressed his index finger to it gently, inciting a gasp from you, followed by the rattling of the chains. You cried out, begging him to release you, but your wails fell on deaf ears.

“I know you care about Caladan, our people. I know you care about the Atreides legacy, and you know…” he spit between your crack, letting his warm saliva trickle from your rim down between your folds, “you know I need a strong, healthy heir.”

Leto positioned himself behind you, using his hand to fist the fat tip of his cock at your glistening entrance. The metal pole keeping your legs spread for him creaked with tension as you struggled to close your thighs, a pointless endeavor. He sighed heavily, gliding his head between each crevice of your pretty little cunt, making himself slick with your arousal.

“You must think me to be a cruel man, but you’re mistaken darling. I don’t want to hurt you, and if you’ll relax this will be much less painful for you.” His breath was ragged with an almost animalistic desire. “You must understand, however, that I care far too much about the future of my people not to provide them with an Atreides heir.”

No matter how hard you tried to escape the flesh splitting thrust of his wide girth, your attempts were futile. A pained scream echoed off the walls of his chambers, followed shortly by the warmth of your blood against his thighs as he slapped them against yours loudly. He wasn’t trying to hurt you, but he wanted to get your first time over with, and not drag it out any longer than necessary. He slowed down after a moment, once your screaming turned to soft whimpers.

“You’re doing so well…” he huffed through his nostrils harshly “…I know this isn’t easy for you,” Leto leaned forward, grabbing one of your hanging breasts in his large hand, pinching the nipple gently, “b-but your body was built for this…it was built for me…”

“No, n-no…” you trailed off, feeling your head fall back down, neck aching still from the strain. A small moan left your lips, despite your attempts to keep it in.

“O-oh sweetheart is…is it starting to feel good?” The roll of his hips remained at a steady pace. “That’s wonderful, it will help with the pain, and your time will be more enjoyable for you if you can gain some pleasure from this as well, I don’t want you to feel misery if I can help it.”

“S-stop, please, my lord…”

“Shh,” he whispered softly, continuing to palm at your breast.

He leaned forward, pressing his lips against the soft skin of your spine. He could feel your tied-back hands fidgeting against his ribcage. His free hand moved to your left hip, holding it tightly to angle himself deeper.

“I’m going to fill you with every bit of me , every-single-drop,” he punctuated each word with a harder thrust. “I need to make sure you get it all, need to make sure it takes…mmph!”

Surely your noisy whimpers could be heard in the halls, yet no one came to help you. They all knew what was happening in there. You were to be the mother of the next Atreides heir. You would be made to bear child after child for the legacy obsessed duke. A breeding vessel for a desperate nobleman, torn between his kind nature and his need for the security and wellbeing of his people.

“The emperor will take everything I have if I can't secure my bloodline. He’ll give it t-to the…” he whimpered and gulped deeply, “Harkonnens, and I can’t let that happen to my people.”

You could hear nothing over your whimpers save for the wet slapping of his skin against yours as his pace quickened. You didn’t know what he was going on about - destiny, legacy, an Atreides heir? - He snapped forward again, a gravelly rumble falling from his chest. He moved to an upright position, letting your breast hang loosely once more. You wailed loudly, the feeling of his thick fingers leaving their impressions in the flesh of your hip.

“M-my lord, my lord…it hurts so…s-so-much-s-sir!”

“I know, but you’re taking me so well anyway aren’t you?” He looked down where your puffy little hole swallowed his crimson painted cock. “Look at that.”

His index finger touched where you were stretched around him, that little bit of skin that held onto his cock like it never meant to let go. You whimpered, chains rattling around you as your body involuntarily moved, only serving to sink you down further on his length once more. He could hear you hyperventilating, a panic-stricken whine punching out of your chest that he felt a tad guilty for inciting.

Until he remembered what your purpose was…the reason he’d had you brought to his castle in the first place.

He reached an arm around your leg, sinking the pad of his finger into the wet, bloody mess between the slippery lips of your cunt. In the sea of your arousal, he found the swollen bud that made your walls flutter around him. You gasped, and seemingly on their own, his hips slid forward, chasing that delicious feeling of your body finally accepting him, pulling him deeper inside.

“You like that don’t you?” He bit his lip, a breathy chuckle escaping through his teeth with the knowledge that he’d found a way to settle your terror, if only for a moment. “I promise, no matter how terrible this may be, that I won’t allow you to stay like this…and-s-suffer-oh-my…”

He felt your body squeezing tighter, walls contracting around his cock. He thrust forward again, shuddering at the way you were taking him, pulling him deeper, like your body was begging for his cum, like you needed him to feed your hole until you were stuffed and overflowing.

“Mmm-m-my-lord…p-please–”

Your tone was different now, more sultry and full of desire. It was good to hear you like that, moaning instead of crying, grunting with pleasure instead of pain. This would be so much better for you once you gave in, he knew that much. He could give you everything: make your body shake with orgasm after orgasm, clothes made from the finest silks, and comforts that were reserved for only the lords and ladies of Caladan.

“Your pleas don’t go unnoticed sweetheart, don’t think me cruel, I wouldn’t do this if the circumstances were different,” he huffed, breathing becoming more ragged with every glide of his hips. “I need you…Caladan needs you–needs-you-full-ah!”

The smooth roll of his hips slowed as his seed spilled into you. You felt it, warm and slick as it coated your insides white. You felt a sensation you’d never felt, rolling over your entire body and pooling in your core, causing your legs to shake and your mind to go blank. It was euphoric; a reprieve from the pain you’d endured for what felt like hours, but couldn’t have been more than several minutes.

Leto felt your pussy walls squeezing, crushing down over his girth in waves while you moaned. What a sweet sound, one that made him feel mental relief that he’d given you something in return for your suffering. His finger slowed around your hardened clit, letting you come down slowly from your high.

As your pleasured whines subsided, you thought he would remove himself from you, letting your hole relax after such an ordeal, but he didn’t. The duke stayed there, hips pressed flush against your rear, making no motion to release you from his hold. You moved slightly, but he gripped tightly on your hips, keeping you firmly in place.

“No, no darling, no.” His voice was calm but raspy, still settling after his climax. “I’m going to stay like this for a moment longer, just to make sure it takes. We wouldn’t want to waste it.”

He looked down, seeing the way your body had bled on his, coating his pubic hair in a deep red shade. He felt for you, truly he did, but once you realized what an honor it was to be in your position, he knew you’d find it was worth the sacrifice. Your breathing was slowing, going back to normal, and after several moments he pulled back, letting his limp cock fall from where it had torn you open. 

You groaned, feeling yourself become empty all at once. Your head hung down, neck finally too tired to hold it up any longer. You heard the duke tsk behind you, his palms pressing against your cheeks and spreading them further. The sound of dripping cum on the floor echoed through the room.

“Let’s keep it all inside, sweet one, I need you to give me a son,” he pushed his spend back inside you with his finger, what little was still there and had not fallen to the floor.

You winced and hissed, the metal holding you in place rattling once more. His thick middle-finger slid in deep, Leto shuddered as your hole clenched in response. He could hear you crying, a soft, defeated sound he wished one day would stop. But he couldn’t expect that from you, not now as he broke you in for the first time. He expected you would be like this for a while until you were used to him, used to his size, used to the way he kept you as full as possible, as often as possible.

“Your body handled me very, very well darling,” he said, idly fingering you as he spoke, continuing to push his spend back inside you. “Looks like I’ve made quite the mess of you, but don’t worry, I’ll have you cleaned up in a moment.”

He kept true to his word, once he was thoroughly satisied he’d kept his cum in you long enough, the duke turned onto his back, positioned himself between your thighs, and propped himself up on his elbows so his lips could reach your cunt with ease. A gasp shot from your lungs, the feeling of his warm mouth enveloping your sore folds bringing comfort to the ache. You moaned, a sound that represented more than just sexual pleasure, but a sound that told him you were at least accepting your fate…for the moment.

He was right, there was no more fighting, and it was clear your words weren’t going to change his goal oriented mind. His desire to have an heir was stronger than his desire to act honorably. His tongue went flat, you felt it soothing the tear of your hymen, then dragging upward and flicking once it reached the peak of your folds. You exhaled a sigh, cunt throbbing in response to the way he lapped at you masterfully.

“You know not many,” he kissed your pussy lips, “can say,” another peck, “they’ve been lucky enough to carry such an important role for Caladan. Even I’m not as important as you are right now.”

His hand reached up and pressed against your stomach while his mouth continued to melt into your cunt, soothing you even more as he cleaned you. He never felt such pride as he did in that moment, knowing that this was a good effort, even if it didn’t take. The sheer amount that he ate from you, in combination with his already discarded seed on the floor underneath him, gave the duke a sense of relief to know that he was producing sufficiently on his end. It wouldn’t take long for you to give him a healthy child, if you were indeed the girl the old woman had told him about.

You whimpered still when his tongue would touch your wound, though it was always followed with the relief of him dragging it over your clit. He slurped quietly as he continued, not making an indication that he would be stopping any time soon, despite the likelihood of you being clean already. The hand on your stomach moved, reaching up and cupping your breast, holding it and squeezing softly.

“Oh, my lord, y-yes…”

Despite yourself, you couldn’t deny the heat pooling at the base of your abdomen once again. Was it even worth trying to deny the way it felt? He was the Duke of Caladan after all. If he wanted a hundred concubines tied up to his ceiling he could take them, and no one would stop him. You should be grateful it was he who took you, and not someone who might’ve been much more cruel in their claiming of your body.

He hummed into your folds, breathing heavily through his nose as he did. His hand slid over to your waist, gripping around you and holding tight. The vibration from his moans, and the brush of his peppery beard against your thighs was causing your body to near release once more. That would only be the second time in your life that you’d felt it, and you wanted it more than you could bear.

“Mm, let yourself go my dear, I only want you to feel good from now on, now that I broke you in a little.”

His mouth never left your cunt as he spoke, his words only serving to draw your next climax from your body faster. You felt it fall over you, warm and heavy, making your body melt once more, going limp save for the involuntary crashing of your walls around the emptiness the duke had left behind. He didn’t stop until he was sure you were fully satisfied, head hanging down again and breathing returned to normal. 

With a grunt he rose from beneath you. You heard him padding on his bare feet to the wardrobe on the far side of the room. If you turned your head just a little you could see him, much clearer now than before. He looked at you as he put a loose cotton shirt over his shoulders, then leaning down to pull his trousers over his legs.

“You’re simply the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen,” he said in a gentle baritone, moving back to kneel in front of you. “I do not kneel for many, but I’ll kneel for the mother of my children.”

You strained your neck to look at him once again. He cupped your cheeks to help you, seeing your struggle and feeling sorry for the part he played in your suffering. He kissed your forehead, feeling the salt from your sweaty brow upon his lips.

“I’ll return every day, at least until I’m sure you’re pregnant,” his lips curled into a compassionate smirk, “then I’ll let you rest while your belly grows.”

He stood, striding to the washroom and leaving you hanging there, like a prized animal on display. Before long, the same men who’d captured you returned, undoing most of your bonds, save for the ones holding your hands behind your back. They weren’t rough, just like before when they’d abducted you. You felt your entire body sigh, your bones and muscles feeling relieved to fall back into place. 

You weren’t sure when exactly you’d conceived. It must’ve happened at some point between that first time when he tore you apart, and the following month when your period didn’t arrive when it should’ve. By then you’d become, not unlike, a piece of furniture in Duke Leto’s chambers, restraints much less restrictive and painful than your first meeting. Only a week after he’d broken you, you’d become more willing for him, crying less when he came to take you. 

“I don’t want you to feel like a prisoner here, despite your situation, and since you’ve become so compliant, I think I can afford to make you more comfortable,” he’d explained.

And so he had you moved to the bed. Though you weren’t completely free. That was a risk the duke could not afford. So he had metal cuffs around your wrists, and chains that connected them to the stone wall behind the bed. You could move easier, but you could never leave.

When another week went by, two weeks after your torment began, he was swelling with pride, seeing you spreading your legs upon his entry into his chambers without prompt. You said you appreciated the silken evening dress he’d had the servants craft for you, the one that fell open on either side of your hips when you presented your cunt to him. He wasn’t supposed to love you - it wasn’t necessary for him to love you - but he felt himself overwhelmed with feelings he couldn’t contain every time he saw you.

Three weeks after that first meeting, you kissed him. It was clear he’d been holding back, allowing you to maintain some level of autonomy, despite having taken your body for himself so many times. He couldn’t, and wouldn’t, force you to be intimate with him if that wasn’t what you wished.

So it was a shock when he was several moments into fucking you, cock sliding wetly along your walls in a desperation to fill you with him again, and you grabbed his face on either side. His hooded eyes shot up, meeting with yours but then quickly flicking down to see your precious lips closing in. You closed your eyes, and so did he, and everything seemed to slow down for a moment, including the pace that he thrust into you.

The slow roll of his hips was heavenly, and was soon accompanied by the feeling of his hand on the back of your head, pulling you deeper into the kiss, gliding his tongue inside your mouth so he could taste you. The duke filled you faster than ever that night, being so engulfed in the moment that he couldn’t hold on any longer.

And now, it was just over a month beyond your arrival to Castle Caladan, you were sitting with the physician while he examined you, confirming that yours and the duke’s efforts had been fruitful.

The way Leto looked at you in that moment, was a look you’d never seen before. His dark brows turned up and stitched together, soft lips parted just before a smirk curled over them. He held your chin between his thumb and forefinger, the glossy sheen of tears apparent in his eyes.

“After years of trying to produce an heir, I finally found a perfect vessel, such a precious thing,” he cooed, touching your stomach before leaning in and finding your lips with his own. “My most wonderful treasure.”

Leto heard nothing else as the doctor murmured about you, voice seeming background to where his focus lied. Part of him was still shocked that the old woman was right. She told him in his search of her prophecy that you, a normal village girl, would produce many sons for him, and she was right. 

That night, the duke did everything he could for you. His kisses were softer, less desperate and more deliberate. His hands didn’t grab your flesh as a means to hold you, but rather to feel you. And when he sunk his cock into you, he did so in a way that emphasized your pleasure over his own, angling for those spots that made your body quiver.

You may not have been of noble birth, but to the duke, that night you were his empress. There wasn’t an inch of your skin that hadn’t been brushed by the coarse hair of his bearded chin. He worshiped you, giving you an evening dedicated to only your satisfaction.

For many weeks he would come into his chambers and ramble on about how proud he was, and how well you were doing. He would whisper the most depraved, while beautiful, things in your ear about how the people of Caladan owed you their lives, and how he couldn’t wait until it was time to breed you all over again. All of that praise was nothing though, not compared to the way he looked at you after coming back from his trip to Arrakis.

When he walked into his chambers, and you were there on his bed, only a couple short months away from birth, he stopped dead in his tracks. He felt like the words were trapped in his throat, and his feet were stuck to the floor. All he could do was stare, and take in the beauty before him. You were simply radiant, pregnant belly full with his son, his heir; swelling breasts nearly spilling out of your dress.

Once he found the ability to move again he slowly walked over to you, taking off his coat as he sat beside you.

“Look at you…” his voice trailed off.

“Hello my lord,” you greeted softly.

His hand reached for yours, and he was quickly reminded that you’d been a captive there, metal cuffs still wrapped around your wrists, rattling as he held you. He felt a pang in his chest, wanting desperately to release you. Every time the thought crossed his mind though, he worried you would run. You didn’t seem like you would try to leave, having become much more docile since your arrival months ago. There was also the glaring fact that you were pregnant, and it wouldn’t be easy for you to get away even if you managed to pass every one of the guards who might see you before reaching the doors of Leto’s home.

There was always that small chance though, no matter how slim, that you would leave. It was a risk he couldn’t afford to take.

He looked back at your body, eyes wide and trained on your stomach. The duke leaned in, kissing just above your navel, a satisfied hum escaping his lungs as he did. It was hard not to like him, and that was what you hated about him the most. The man was dedicated to his people, to his title, and his legacy more than anything. The longer you were around him, and the more time you’d spent under his care, the more you’d begun to understand your purpose within his walls.

The idea of the Harkonnens, or any other house for that matter, claiming the right to Caladan, should House Atreides produce no heir, was a frightful one. He broke you from your thoughts, eyes trailing up your chest and to your eyes. Your breath caught in your throat, he looked so handsome, lips slightly parted with a few stray hairs falling into his dark eyes. Despite holding you captive for the sole purpose of breeding an heir from you, you’d begun to fall for Leto Atreides, against all odds.

“My sweet girl, my darling, you’re doing so well, growing my child in your womb. I couldn’t have asked for a better woman to give me a son, to give House Atreides its heir,” he whispered, cupping your cheek, bringing his forehead to yours. “I’ve been disappointed so many times.”

“Thank you my lo-”

“No sweetheart, no, shh…” he pressed a finger to your lips gently before replacing it with a tender kiss, “you should be worshiped by Caladan, it's people…I want to worship you.”

His hand grabbed at your waist, pulling you against him into a deeper kiss. You felt his growing arousal against your thigh, followed by an involuntary rut of his hips. You whined, trying not to be bothered by the incessant ache in your chest, your engorged tits becoming too heavy and painful to bear. It was hard to focus on the duke’s soothing touch when you felt such discomfort.

He stopped kissing you, looking at you with concern, “are you alright sweet one?” His eyes trailed to your tits, “are they sore? Oh you poor thing.”

You nodded and whimpered, wincing as he pulled one of your straps down and pulled a heavy breast from its confines. Your puffy nipple had a bead of white sitting on it, threatening to trickle down the mound. His pink tongue darted out, lapping up the milk that nearly fell from your breast, and humming in approval of its taste.

“Let me help you my dear,” he said softly, leaning in and latching his mouth over your chest.

You gasped at first, the coarse brush of his beard stinging against the sensitive skin, but it very quickly gave way to a much better, more soothing sensation. You sighed in relief, feeling him suckling at your flesh, drawing out the milk that had been causing your breasts to swell beyond belief. He moaned against your skin, rolling his hips idly as he did. This was very unusual for him, to be so needy and desperate for you, clinging onto your body the way he was.

In the past, Leto would’ve just taken you if he wanted to, but with your body so soft and full with his child, he would resist. Of course he knew you could take it, you weren’t made of glass, but he wanted to give you nothing but comfort, emptying you instead of filling you with more than he already had in the past. He felt your hand reach up and grab the back of his head, delicate fingers massaging between his peppery locks.

“Mm, my darling, so sweet,” he muttered against your tit, a little milk dribbling down his lips.

You felt his hips moving more, now more deliberate before, as though he were accepting of his primal urges to find release, rather than suppress it, but still unwilling to ask you for help.

“It’s alright my lord, you haven’t…mmph…you haven’t been satisfied in some time. Do what you must.”

Even though he was trying to remain stoic and refined, your permission was all he needed to throw all that aside. With his free hand he tugged at his belt, keeping his lips pursed around your nipple as he did. You heard the unmistakable clanking and rattling metal as he found success, pulling the leather from the loops and tossing it to the ground. His dexterous fingers then made quick work of his pants, pulling them to his thighs.

Leto Atreides was a nobleman, not one to give in to such animalistic delights so easily, but something about drinking from your chest, and how perfect you were serving him and his house with your pregnancy made him feral for you. His hands were shaking as he tried to bring his cock to your hole. He’d done it so many times before, why was he struggling now?

“Sir…” you pushed him off your breast, biting your lip at the sight of him as he looked up at you.

His eyes were hooded, milk-drunk and heavy. The lips that had been suckling for a while were now pink, puffy, and covered in a white, glossy sheen. You lifted your leg, sliding yourself into a position that you were both parallel to one another. You wrapped your leg around his hip, angling his fat tip to your slippery entrance.

“You’re too precious, too g-good…oh…” His hips stuttered forward, opening you wide around his cock once again.

You hadn’t been with him in so long, your body had nearly forgotten how to take him. You winced, needing to readjust once again, but he was patient, holding himself flush against your hips while your walls moved aside for his girth. He let out, what sounded like, a low growl as he mouthed at your neglected tit. His hips remained in place, making no attempt to retreat, nor to glide in further. His cock rested there contentedly, throbbing every now and then.

He gulped, humming into your breast as he drank more, the ache in your chest slowly subsiding with every moment that passed. Eventually he moved his hips lazily, pulling back after a time before rolling back forward.

What the duke was feeling with you in that moment was more than a simple sex act. What he felt now was comfort, his cock buried in your soaking, slippery heat, and his lips pursed around your nipple. Leto swirled his tongue in a slow roll over your peaked mound, taking a moment to inhale several shaky breaths before going in for more.

The way he drew more and more milk out of you was causing your body to relax further, your walls becoming more open to his slow movements and deep strokes. A low moan escaped you, forcing his eyes to shoot up, still so dark in their feral hunger. You tugged his hair, forcing him to pull off your breast with a loud pop. Without hesitation, you kissed him, filling your mouth with a combination of your sweet fluids and the duke’s own signature taste 

“You’re like no other. Not a day goes by that I don’t want to hold you close sweetheart…”

He brushed his nose against yours, eyes moving slowly from your lips, to your eyes, and back again. A swell of emotion poured through him, his desires going beyond just wanting to give you his seed, but it was something more. Your last name…it was wrong. He never wanted to take a wife, in fact, he’d vowed never to do such a thing, but you’d changed the very fiber of his being from the moment he’d found you.

“After my son is born, I’ll give you the best gift I can, the only gift I can give a woman of such importance…oh my…g…”

The duke lost himself, holding you tightly against him, though careful not to squeeze against your stomach too harshly. His choked moans vibrated against your chest while he filled you, pumping your body with his cum once again. You felt your own climax wash over your body, inspired by his own, drawing everything it could from him as it did, both of you a trembling, moaning mess.

He sighed with contentment after his mind cleared. He looked at you once more. 

“I’m going to keep you,” he kissed your lips breathlessly, “I’m going to keep you here with me. I’m going to give you my name, and until the day I die you’ll be mine, my precious thing.” He pecked you again, and then pressed his lips to your stomach.

“I can’t wait to have your name, sir, and to be able to walk around the castle freely,” you said softly.

Leto’s blood ran cold. 

Walk around freely…

Perhaps you’d misunderstood him, in fact, he was certain of it. He could see how his words may have been misconstrued. Evidently he would need to be more clear with you. The duke’s gaze darkened when he looked back into your eyes.

“My sweet girl.” He cupped your cheek and kissed your forehead. “Until the day you are barren, I cannot risk any harm to you, nor your body.” His words were chilling, but his gaze was warm. 

“You’ll never leave this room, so long as I can help it.”

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about time we found each other again.

leto atreides x reader

summary: even years after your wedding got called off, leto is not sure he truly really got over you.

warnings: implied cheating (I am so sorry lady jessica I love you), death of a parent, angst, probably inaccurate dune lore stuff my most sincere apologies I did my best

tags: f!reader, arranged marriage, first love, love confessions, estrangement, time jump where the second part takes place a few years before the first movie (this doesn't matter at all tbh)

word count: 2.1k

this is my first time writing for leto so I hope he's alright lol<3

When you came to meet Leto Atreides for the first time, it was instantaneous; maybe you couldn't rightfully affirm it with conviction yet, but some deep part of you immediately knew that you desired him to be the one by your side for the rest of time. 

He had been the only other person around your age when you and your family attended a special meeting on Caladan, and you could very well feel your heart beat faster and your cheeks burn hot at each of his furtive glance thrown your way and each slight smirk over either of your faces when your gaze met his. 

Maybe leaving your home land and being sent to eventually move to Caladan wouldn’t be as bad as you had thought, after all.

And it wasn't. You quickly, borderline scarily quickly fell in love with Leto, you were sure of it by now. His manners were those of a man of respect, and he was kind and compassionate, he didn’t have the over excessive pride you would expect from a destined duke.

And ultimately, you grew to also be almost pretty sure that he felt the same way towards you, from the way he listened to you with no feigned interest whenever you shared stories with him, from the way his warm brown eyes so gently looked over at you, from the way he always made sure you were treated right.

You remembered it to be a warm evening when he officially confessed his love to you. 

You had been walking mindlessly through seemingly never ending fields, talking about anything and everything for what felt like a lifetime, eventually stopping to lay down and watch the sun set. 

Leto had settled on gently putting flowers in your hair while you told him about your childhood on your home land, smiling radiantly as he admired you lovingly, brushing your cheek with the back of his hand before he leaned in to kiss you. 

Your own hand was quick to find his dark curls neatly slicked back as he hovered over you, the tip of his fingers delicately tracing your face and neck before he pulled away from your lips when it became absolutely necessary. 

From there, the sunset and everything else became insignificant, everything could be crumbling around you and you wouldn’t pay it any mind; nothing mattered, not when Leto promised to love you until his very last breath here in the middle of nowhere. 

So when you eventually had your parents visit you on Caladan and announce to you that you had been sent there for them to agree with the Atreides upon arranging a marriage with Leto, you couldn’t be happier and it couldn’t be more convenient; you would have chosen him anyway, if given the choice.

Leto had the competence of making everything seem so easy, and he turned out to be quick to ease your worries about your upcoming future as a duchess.

Even under the looming political pressure of your marriage, this wedding meant a starting point for the rest of your life, a part you could not wait to share with him, even if it meant a lot of responsibilities and changes.

Then so suddenly, all at once, it all fell apart, everything. 

It was late in the night when you and Leto were laughing and dancing, rehearsing for the forthcoming wedding. Servants had knocked onto your shared room door, and Leto’s hand left your waist as he scurried away to answer the door, opening and making way for them to enter the room. 

They came in with a polite nod, one of them unrolling a parchment letter, reading out loud to the both of you.

The letter was from your father, announcing the news that your mother had died while on a mission, resulting in the need of your presence at your home land to take over her legacy and responsibilities for a while.

You didn’t understand what it involved right away, maybe from the shock of the sudden, dreadful news, the loss of your mother too hard to swallow.

You didn’t understand that it meant that you and Leto were bound to be no more, that either of you were now assigned to different fates and responsibilities, that the marriage was therefore called off for the moment being.

And you quite certainly didn't realize that the night you spent tossing and turning around your shared bed with eyes wide open until the sunrise was the last night by his side, that the morning you left was the last time you would see him.

Until years later, what felt like a lifetime.

When you came back to Caladan for political and business reasons, it was only because of the absolute necessity of your presence, otherwise you wouldn't have shown up.

Finding him again after so long drowned you right back again in the same hollow feeling you endured the moment you were drawn apart years ago, and while you mirrored his polite nod and smirk, you couldn't help but still feel the pain of being estranged so brutally, of seeing him again after so many years.

He was wearing the slowly appearing gray streaks of hair beautifully, and the beard suited him like he was made for it; it made his handsome face look a bit more harsh and severe, but he was a duke now, after all.

You lightly cleared your throat as you made your way to leave the meeting once it was over, troubled as you could feel the weight of his gaze burning holes through you all along. You could feel your heart pound through your ribcage the exact same way it used to when he held you when you were younger, and you ultimately came to the rotten conclusion that your stay here in his presence would be a tough, challenging time for you, and that dwelling on the past had been a bad idea, exactly like you had anticipated it to be. 

—

It was wonderful out there, just like you had remembered it to be. The view from the balcony offered you an endless panorama over Caladan and its lush lands, and while you loved your home land with your whole being, you couldn’t deny missing living on Caladan.

The fresh breeze of the night was nothing but pleasant, and even though you were slowly starting to feel goosebump growing over your skin, you figured the view of the sun starting to set was more important.

“I thought I could stay focused while in your presence.” you recognize his voice all too well, and you wonder if the shiver running down your spine is caused by his sudden apparition or the wind hitting you. “I was deeply wrong”

“Leto,” you chuckle sheepishly, blushing as you turn around and face him.

A bittersweet smile has quirked upon his face, and he steps further and approaches you. The years have been unkind to him, lines of wisdom and experience growing upon his face transforming him into a man hardened by duty. Yet, beneath the rough facade, you can still see the eyes and soul of the man you once knew and loved.

“Why only now?” he asks, a certain helplessness painted across his face.

“What?”

He sighs as he looks away, licks his lips as he walks besides you and grips the barrier of the balcony with both hands. You only hear the wind as you watch and wait for him to do, to say something.

“This should have been yours. All of this” he mutters, gaze fixed on the sight before him. The clouds look like cotton ripped apart and spread through the wide sky, and the sun setting over Caladan turns them into an abnormal color, one you wouldn't even be able to define. “I waited for you.” Leto declares, head turning to look back at you like he is trying to figure out how you feel or waiting for you to say something.

Your eyes close as a small exhale leaves your mouth. “Why should it matter now, Leto” you scoff, turning away to try to escape his gaze, heavier than you remember.

“It has always mattered” he declares, following your steps as you try to inch away from him. He calls your name in a weak plea, his hand coming to rest over your arm. “Look at me. Please”

You do. You turn back to him, and he looks at you like you will be slipping away from him any moment now, like you're just a ghost, like you're water in his bare hands. “Tell me you did not think of me all those years and I'll leave you alone.” he whispers feebly, face close to yours as he still holds onto your arm, and you can feel your breaths mingling from how close he is to you.

His unwavering gaze is locked on yours, desperately waiting for you to say something. Eventually, your lack of response speaks for itself, and he nods slightly. “That's what I thought.”

“Leto.”

His hands come to cup your face, holding it steady as with a sigh, his forehead rests against yours. Your eyelids fall shut under the weight of it all and you exhale softly, your hand wrapping around his wrist, stroking along his forearm.

“I have loved you since I met you. I should have found you and married you regardless.” he mutters, barely louder than a whisper. His declaration makes something flutter deep in your core, and you grimace like his words feel sour to hear. You should have done it differently, should have come back to Caladan after everything went back to normal after your mother's death.

“And your wife?” you rhetorically ask, with a dubious scoff.

“She's not– we never married.” he shakes his head, pulling away from your forehead to look back at you, your hand falling to your side again when you let go of his arm. His gaze and the way his eyebrows are angled weakly are conveying everything you need to know, confirming every conclusion you made. 

Your lips part slightly, some part of you refusing to believe in what he's indirectly telling you, refusing to believe that he gave up on some part of his life waiting for you.

“We were promised a marriage together, a life together” he continues, taking hold of your hand, fingers lacing with yours tentatively. “I always hoped you would come back and we would resume our life together where it stopped.”

“Now still?” you weakly ask, equally pained and somehow flattered that he never really got over you.

Again, the lack of answer and his previous actions prove the point, and you hold his hand tighter when you swallow with difficulty. Your other hand slightly trembles when you reach to touch his face, settling to rest at his bearded cheek, and you smile weakly as you trace the lines that you never got to witness appear. 

“We were so young” you smile, drawing one out of him. The corners of his lips turn upwards as his hand covers your own over his face, pulling it to bring it to his mouth to kiss your knuckles softly, the feeling of his warm breath over your skin taking you years back.

“Don't go back.” he begs against your hand, his voice wavering a little. There’s a glint in his eyes as his gaze darts up at you that makes it impossible for you to consider refusing and giving up on him again. “You belong here.”

Your eyebrows knit in uncertainty as you tear your gaze away from him, looking at the endless view again. You can't help but overthink every consequence coming back to Caladan is going to involve, for you as much as for Leto, and especially for his own concubine that is at this point already long forgotten by him.

This is unfair, but some part of you acknowledges your younger selves feelings and remembers how devastated you were to leave him; leaving again while knowing that he still cares after so many years and regrets not marrying you may hurt even more.

“This will make people talk, Leto.” you wince, looking back at him.

He shakes his head carefreely. “Let them.” he affirms with a dismissive scoff as his hands settle over your hips. You grin softly as he pulls you closer, and a soft exhale leaves your mouth when your arms wrap around his neck.

He takes a while to admire your face, how it has changed despite still remaining the one of the woman he fell in love with long ago.

When he kisses you, it is the exact same way he used to when you were young.

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We need more Jonathan Levy smut as well as more Duke Leto smut. I've been saying this for months🙄

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Warning: This article contains full spoilers for Dune: Part 2 and Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning.

In case you haven’t noticed, Dune is on top of the world right now. The much acclaimed and very lucrative second installment, Dune: Part 2, wraps up Denis Villeneuve’s take on the first book in Frank Herbert’s iconic science-fiction saga, setting the stage for the all but inevitable next film to tackle the second book, Dune Messiah. As IMAX theaters continue to fill up with Dune fans eager for a close-up look at Shai-Hulud, studio executives all over Hollywood will certainly be looking at what happened here to see if they can replicate Dune’s success with future projects. Beyond “letting directors make the movies they want to make” and “audiences are getting tired of formulaic franchise movies with dull visuals,” there’s one other element that stands out as a bit easier to implement…

The obvious answer is to cast Rebecca Ferguson in your movie.

Looking back at Ferguson’s Lady Jessica in both Dune Parts 1 and 2, she stands out not just as the best performance among an incredibly stacked cast, but also as a critical part of the film’s press tour through her chaotic energy and memeable personality. How did this Swedish sensation secure her place as the MVP of the Dune franchise? Let’s take a look.

That’s Mother (of the Messiah)

Over the course of both Dune films, which run about five hours in total, we run into a wide array of colorful characters played by a murderer’s row of Hollywood’s current top talent. However, many of the characters are either exclusive to one installment, go long stretches of the runtime without being seen, and in some special cases like Anya Taylor-Joy’s appearance as Alia, are clearly setups for films yet to come. Even Zendaya as Chani, who is credited as co-lead in Part 2, is restricted mostly to a handful of dream sequences in Part 1. However, the one character relationship that exists as the strongest throughline from the beginning of Paul Atreides’ journey all the way to its culmination in this first story is that of Paul and his mother, Lady Jessica of the Bene Gesserit.

n a film where many of the emotional beats can get drowned out a bit by the expansive backdrops and dour atmosphere, the foundational scenes of Part 1 illustrating the contradictory relationship between mother and son stand out as some of the film’s best. Jessica bore Paul out of love for his father, Leto, consciously choosing to grant him a son when she was instructed to do otherwise, and she cares for Paul’s safety above all others. At the same time, she is also a cunning manipulator who has been training Paul in the superhuman abilities of her order against their wishes, and grooming him for a dark destiny that the young Atreides spends much of the two films hoping to avoid. Jessica is simultaneously driven by a genuine love for her son and a desire to facilitate his rise to power, and Ferguson walks the razor-wire line between these two aspects with pinpoint precision.

This continues into Part 2, where we see Jessica step into an even more overtly villainous role as she schemes her way into assuming the mantle of Reverend Mother of the Fremen. Her relationship with Paul becomes more antagonistic as she sets in motion the events that will lead to his accepting the role of Lisan al Gaib and challenging the Emperor, to the point of even being deemed a traitor to the Bene Gesserit despite ostensibly doing what they wanted by bringing the Kwisatz Haderach into existence. That Jessica has any sympathy from the audience – despite being a eugenicist and megalomaniac who usurped the religious leadership of an indigenous culture so her son could claim dominion of the universe almost purely out of her own vanity – all comes down to Ferguson imbuing her with inner life and dimension that makes us feel like we understand her even when the script doesn’t actually give us every detail about her motivations.

From her recurring role as Ilsa Faust in the Mission: Impossible movies to portraying main villain Rose the Hat in Mike Flanagan’s Doctor Sleep, and now playing Lady Jessica in the Dune films, Ferguson has always been at her best when she takes on characters with a darker edge to their persona that she can contrast with her natural charm. Although Ilsa is more heroic than the other two, all three of these roles intrigue the audience, and the other characters they interact with, through seductive ambiguity, something Ferguson is better at than most of her contemporaries. But what makes this all the more interesting is that she’s seemingly an entirely different person off-camera, and one who is just as important to Dune’s success.

Princess of the Press Tour

As with all things, the true measure of a film’s success in the modern age is how many memes it spawns on social media. From one filmgoer riding a homemade sandworm at his local AMC to jokes about Stilgar’s somewhat overzealous dedication to his prophet, there’s no shortage of humor from fans sharing their responses to Villeneuve’s latest epic. However, one member of the cast is bringing her own brand of comedy to the party, and that’s none other than Rebecca Ferguson, who has taken to promotional interviews with an energy that can best be described as somewhere along a spectrum between “unconventional” and “frankly chaotic.” Not that there’s anything wrong with her having a goofy side to her; on the contrary, the impression she’s made on social media indicates she’s become a true fan favorite because of her behavior.

At a time when press tours are increasingly filled with inane questions and too many influencers at the expense of journalists, clips of Ferguson’s interviews where she reveals just how little of a filter she has have been one of the unsung joys of Part 2’s release. From admitting she still hasn’t read the novel even after making two movies, to texting Denis Villeneuve mid-interview to ask him the answer to a question she didn’t know, to even referencing MGM’s history of the casting couch after learning about the Dune popcorn bucket, Ferguson’s refreshing honesty and hilarious affability have stood out from the crowd amidst so many celebrities who have had much of their personalities sanded down by media training. These and other clips have been making the rounds online, keeping Dune-related media in the cultural conversation.

Given that many lesser films make “the mother of the main character” into a thankless role, Ferguson jumping in and stealing the show both on-screen and off is a reminder of how strange it is that so few Hollywood films have taken advantage of her talent. It also brings to mind how boneheaded of a move it was for the Mission: Impossible franchise to kill Ilsa off in such a haphazard way in Dead Reckoning. Now, to be fair, Ferguson has indicated she wanted to move on from the franchise after three installments, but there had to be a better send-off for her than to die mid-film in an incredibly hamfisted manner. We’re still interested in whatever happens next with the M: I franchise, but it’s a shame that an otherwise fine movie in Dead Reckoning is marred by how one of its star players was treated.

Regardless, it’s Mission’s loss and Dune’s gain, and paves the way for Ferguson to take on even more roles in the future. As Dune: Part 2 continues to gain accolades and box office momentum in part because of her contributions, hopefully the rest of Hollywood will follow in Villeneuve’s footsteps and clue in that this is one star worth investing in.

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Dune Book Summary

Dune Book Summary

Dune is a gripping science fiction novel that follows the journey of a young prince named Paul Atreides. Born into a noble family among the stars, Paul dreams of becoming a great leader, but his journey is far from straightforward. The story is set in a fictional universe where noble houses rule over various planets, and control over a rare drug called spice fuels political conflict. When the Atreides family is forced to leave their home planet and take control of the dangerous and desolate world of Arrakis, Paul faces numerous challenges as he tries to reclaim his throne and lead his people to victory. With its vividly imagined setting and complex characters, Dune is a must-read for any science fiction fan. Written by Frank Herbert and first published in 1965, it is the first in a series of six novels and has since become a classic of the genre. It explores themes such as power, religion, ecology, and the ethics of leadership, making it not just a science fiction story, but also a philosophical work. Dune is a thrilling tale of adventure, betrayal, and redemption. Whether you're a long-time fan of science fiction or someone looking for an exciting new read, this book is sure to capture your imagination and keep you on the edge of your seat.

Book Description

The book "Dune" is set in a fictional universe where noble houses rule over various planets. The story revolves around the Atreides family, led by Duke Leto Atreides, who is given control over the planet Arrakis, the only source of the valuable and highly addictive drug called spice. The control of the spice leads to political conflicts and intrigues between the different noble houses. The planet Arrakis is harsh, vast, and inhospitable, inhabited by fierce nomadic tribes called the Fremen. The Fremen are skilled fighters and adept at surviving in the desert, and they have their own mystical beliefs centered around the planet and the spice. The story follows the journey of Paul Atreides, the son of Duke Leto Atreides, who goes from being a young prince to a leader and a messiah figure among the Fremen. The novel also portrays the growth and development of other characters, including the protagonist's mother Jessica, his mentor Gurney Halleck, and his fierce rival Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen. The book's description of the fascinating universe it is set in is detailed and intricate, and the political and social dynamics between the different houses are complex and nuanced. The book's setting is a perfect example of world-building, showcasing the elaborate universe created by the author Frank Herbert. the book's gripping plot, intricate universe, and complex characters make it a masterpiece of science fiction literature and have led to its timeless popularity.

Character Analysis

The main character of Dune, Paul Atreides, is a fascinating and multifaceted individual. He is the son of a noble house and a member of the Bene Gesserit sisterhood through his mother, Jessica. Paul is groomed to become the leader of the Atreides House, but his decision to accept the mantle of leadership comes with significant challenges. Paul's journey to become a leader is compounded by his struggles with his identity. He is torn between his obligations to his family and the desire to fulfill his destiny as the savior of the oppressed people of the desert planet of Arrakis. Paul's dual heritage as a nobleman and a Bene Gesserit causes him to question his place in the universe. Other characters in the book also play important roles in Paul's development. Jessica, his mother, is a powerful figure who helps shape Paul's destiny. Gurney Halleck, Paul's mentor and friend, is a skilled fighter and musician who supports Paul in his struggle. Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, Paul's rival, is the heir to a powerful family that seeks to reclaim their control over Arrakis. The development of these characters and their relationships with Paul make for a captivating story rich in complexity and depth. Herbert's use of symbolism and imagery further underscores the intricate nature of the characters and their struggles. Paul Atreides is a complex and captivating character who faces significant challenges in his journey to become a leader. The supporting cast of characters further enhances the richness of the story and the themes explored in Dune.

Analysis

Dune is more than just a science fiction story. It is a literary work that delves into various philosophical themes, making it a thought-provoking read. The book explores the concept of power and how it can corrupt and lead to internal conflicts. The noble houses in Dune are constantly battling for control over the spice, which gives them immense power and wealth. The struggles for control over spice mirror real-world conflicts over natural resources and power. The book also explores religion and the way it can be used to manipulate people. The Fremen, the native people of the planet Dune, have their own religious beliefs and practices that play a significant role in the story. The Bene Gesserit, an all-female organization, also have their own religious beliefs and traditions that are explored in the book. Ecology is another major theme in Dune. The planet Dune is a harsh desert environment, and the people who live there must adapt to survive. The book explores the delicate balance between humans and the environment, as well as the consequences of disrupting that balance. the book examines the ethics of leadership. The protagonist, Paul Atreides, must navigate the complex political landscape of Dune and decide what kind of leader he wants to be. The book poses questions about the responsibilities of leaders and their obligations to their subjects. Dune is a novel that combines elements of science fiction with philosophical exploration. It is a deep and complex work that rewards careful analysis and contemplation.

Reviews

Dune has received numerous critical acclaim for its intricate world-building, complex characters, and profound themes. The novel is considered a classic of the science fiction genre, and it has been praised for its innovative storytelling and robust lore. Frank Herbert's ability to create a fully realized universe with intricate political conflicts, cultural traditions, and ecological systems is remarkable. Readers have also appreciated the memorable characters that populate this universe, especially the protagonist, Paul Atreides. Paul's journey from a naive prince to a powerful leader is a captivating and thought-provoking journey, and his relationships with other characters add depth to the story. the book's themes, including power, religion, and leadership, have been analyzed and discussed extensively, leading to interesting debates and interpretations. Dune has also been adapted into various media, including films, TV shows, and video games. Although some adaptations have received criticism for straying too far from the source material, others have been successful in capturing the essence of the novel's themes and characters. Fans of the book have praised the recently announced film adaptation by director Denis Villeneuve, which is expected to be a faithful and visually stunning portrayal of the book. The critical and commercial success of Dune has resulted in a massive fan following, and the book has been included in several 'best of' lists, including Time magazine's list of the 100 best novels. Its popularity has endured for over five decades, and the book's themes and characters continue to resonate with readers today.

Details

Details Dune was written by Frank Herbert and was first published in 1965. As the first novel in a series of six, it set the stage for a groundbreaking work of science fiction that would have a profound impact on the genre. Not only has it spawned spin-off novels, but it has also been adapted into films, TV shows, and video games, cementing its place in popular culture. The novel is set in a complex, multi-layered universe, with noble houses vying for power on various planets. The story is centered around Paul Atreides, who must navigate complex political intrigues and personal struggles on his quest to become a leader and reclaim his throne. Herbert's writing is notable for its attention to detail and world-building, which is fully realized in the extensive glossary and appendix included in the novel. These resources provide readers with additional context and background on the universe and its characters, making the reading experience even more immersive and engaging. Since its initial publication, Dune has become a classic of the science fiction genre, receiving critical acclaim and winning several prestigious awards. It has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 on Goodreads and has been included in several "best of" lists, including Time magazine's list of the 100 best novels. The recent announcement of a film adaptation of Dune, directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya, has generated renewed attention to the novel and its legacy. With its enduring popularity and influence, Dune is a must-read for any science fiction enthusiast.

News about Dune

Dune, the beloved science fiction novel, is set to make a comeback in the highly anticipated film adaptation directed by Denis Villeneuve. With a star-studded cast that includes Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, Rebecca Ferguson as his mother Jessica, and Oscar Isaac as his father Duke Leto Atreides, the film has generated a lot of buzz among fans and newcomers alike. Villeneuve, known for his work on Blade Runner 2049 and Arrival, is expected to bring his unique vision and style to the project, which has been in development for years. The film's release has been highly anticipated and was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it is now set to be released in theaters and on HBO Max on October 22, 2021. As the release date approaches, fans have been eagerly waiting for teasers and trailers to get a glimpse of what the film has in store. So far, they have been treated to stunning visuals and an impressive cast that includes Zendaya, Jason Momoa, and Josh Brolin. The excitement surrounding the film has also sparked an interest in the novel among those who may not have read it before. With its complex characters and rich world-building, Dune has something to offer for everyone, from sci-fi enthusiasts to those interested in philosophy and ethics. In addition to the film adaptation, a series based on the novel is also in development for streaming service, Netflix.

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best of lists, including Time magazine's list of the 100 best novels. The book has not only captivated the imagination of readers but has also received acclaim from the literary community. The average rating on Goodreads reflects the positive reception the novel has received and is a testament to its quality. The fact that Dune has made it onto several best of lists further attests to its enduring popularity and impact on the genre of science fiction. One reason for its high ratings is the world-building that Frank Herbert undertook. The universe he created is not only vast but also intricate, with a rich cultural and ecological background. The numerous noble houses, their political machinations, and the importance of the spice melange all contribute to a fascinating and believable setting. It is a testament to Herbert's skill as a writer that he could create such a complex and engaging world that has captured the hearts of countless readers. the characters in Dune are fleshed out and imbued with distinct personalities and motivations. Paul Atreides, the protagonist, is a relatable character who grapples with his destiny and what it means to be a leader. Other characters, such as his mother, his mentor, and his rivals, all play significant roles in the story and are memorable in their own right. Dune's high ratings are a reflection of its enduring appeal and success as a work of science fiction. It is a novel that continues to captivate readers and inspire new generations of writers. best of Dune has been included in several 'best of' lists, making it a must-read for science fiction fans. Time magazine listed Dune as one of the 100 best English-language novels, praising its complex characters and plot, as well as its exploration of politics and ecology. The novel was also included in the Modern Library's 100 Best Novels list and the BBC's Big Read Top 100 list. Dune has won several awards, including the Nebula Award for Best Novel and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. The novel's continued popularity and critical acclaim have cemented its status as a science fiction classic. In addition to the original novel, the Dune series includes five sequels, written by Herbert himself, as well as several prequels and spin-offs written by other authors. The upcoming film adaptation directed by Denis Villeneuve is highly anticipated and is expected to introduce a new generation to the world of Dune. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to the series, Dune is a must-read for anyone interested in science fiction, philosophy, and epic storytelling. lists, including Time magazine's list of the 100 best novels. Dune has been included in several lists of the best science fiction novels of all time. It was ranked as the third-best science fiction novel by Locus magazine and was also included in the Modern Library's list of the 100 best novels of the 20th century. the novel has been featured on Time magazine's list of the 100 best novels, where it was praised for its political allegory and world-building. The book's critical and commercial success has also led to it being adapted into different media. The novel has been turned into multiple films and TV shows, including a 1984 film directed by David Lynch and a 2000 TV miniseries. A new film adaptation directed by Denis Villeneuve is set to be released in 2021, featuring a star-studded cast that includes Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Oscar Isaac. Dune continues to capture the imagination of readers and audiences around the world, cementing its place as a classic of the science fiction genre and a work of enduring cultural relevance.

Book Notes

One of the unique aspects of Dune is its comprehensive glossary and appendix, which provides readers with additional context and background knowledge on the different planets, characters, and cultures of the universe. The glossary serves as a dictionary, defining important terms related to the story such as "spice" and "sandworms." The book's appendix contains detailed information on the ecology, geography, politics, and religion of the Dune universe. It provides readers with a better understanding of the different factions and power struggles that occur throughout the novel, as well as the motivations and beliefs of the characters. In addition, the appendix includes maps of the various planets, as well as genealogical charts and timelines to help readers keep track of the different houses and characters. This attention to detail and world-building is one of the reasons why Dune has become such a beloved classic among science fiction fans. - The appendix also includes a glossary of terms and concepts used in the Dune universe - There are detailed genealogical charts and maps of the various planets mentioned in the novel - The appendix provides additional context and background information on the ecology, geography, politics, and religion of the Dune universe - This attention to detail and world-building is one of the reasons why Dune has become such a beloved classic among science fiction fans the glossary and appendix enhance the reading experience for those who want to delve deeper into the Dune universe. They provide readers with additional information and insights that enrich the story and help them better understand the intricate world created by Frank Herbert. Read the full article

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Dune 1 (Secret Series Notes)

Leto Atreides: A man trying to arrange a marriage with his daughter, a veteran of a foreign war.

Jessica Atreides: A woman of false Jewish aspersions, born to an Orthodox order, claiming Jewish.

Paul Atreides: Someone that skips to the end of a book to attain its outcome, reading Dune, reversed in ending for Paul.

Gurney Halleck: A cop in town and a Jew in town, the survivor being Halleck, over eating pork.

Duncan Idaho: A Dune fan fallen to poverty, waiting for meaning in his life.

Thufir Hawat: A gay man, placing you in his place before he can test it on himself, to test on you.

Dr. Yueh: A Gypsy of a burned mission, the action too hot, Dr. McCoy.

Shaddam Corrino: An alcoholic O'Neill, with mixed blood of Nietzsche.

Princess Irulan: A female lawyer, a dominatrix.

Hasimir Feniring: A rich Jew revealing complicity in war, having sabotaged own side, revealed through reference to cunnilingus as having devoured vagina with barbarism, under Mosaic code of cowardice; the removal of pussy, censored, the lips and labia removed, surgically or otherwise.

Margot Feniring: A fat woman thinking herself a Nun, actually a victim of a Mosaic, a false Jew; a student of the Bible, instead of a crime syndicate, the Richese (Judaism, a homophobic movement).

Truthsayer Mohiam: One's mother, if having copy edited a copy text on draft contract, or having performed personally, to sabotage, as the Irish Mafia.

Vladimir Harkonnen: A straight man, thought to be gay, as consequence of act, contrary to depiction in art.

Glossu Rabban: The false leader, a dagger in a sheath, a fictional role of someone demanding command, a poltroon no matter what character.

Feyd-Rautha Rabban: A preferred leader, however gay, a popular figure to denounce in art, unless seduced by a woman upon arrangement, an Atreides; seducing own woman, the winner in the duel.

Piter de Vries: The son of a female author, a heterosexual economist spy.

Stilgar: The mental patient in town, pairing with wife based on mutual trait, the second assumed by male, if refused, then death of man.

Jamil: A gay man by own declaration, code of gay confused as homosexual, instead of a cop, on a college campus; a cop horse.

Chani: The underage hooker, arranged by any other character, to kill them, and refuse a recruit, creating Stilgar instead.

[ubaid214]

The Tart Should Movement: Dune Portion Two - A Sequel of Galactic Amounts

In the world of cinematic wonders, "Dune: Portion Two" stands as a beacon, beckoning readers to immerse themselves once more in the vast sands of Arrakis. Following the accomplishment of its precursor, the very anticipated sequel is set to captivate readers using its grandeur, weaving a tapestry of political plot, mysticism, and legendary battles. As fans eagerly await their discharge in 2024, objectives are leaping for an extension of the successfully stunning and intellectually interesting trip that began with "Dune."

Making on the Foundations: "Dune: Part Two" accumulates where their precursor left off, moving the complex narratives organized by Joe Herbert in his seminal novel. Focused by the visionary filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, the sequel claims to search also greater into the complexities of Herbert's world, showing an abundant tapestry of heroes and a world filled up with equally peril and possibility.

Increasing the Universe: Among the hallmarks of the "Dune" collection is their huge and complicated universe. Portion Two is anticipated to increase upon the lore of Arrakis, exploring the intricacies of the spice industry, the political machinations of various factions, and the mystical aspects that produce the entire world of Dune so unique. With Villeneuve's eager eye for depth and determination to keeping correct to the foundation substance, supporters can anticipate a successfully beautiful and intellectually stimulating experience.

The Return of Common Looks: The outfit cast of "Dune: Part Two" provides right back common looks, including Timothéelizabeth Chalamet as John Atreides, Zendaya as Chani, and Oscar Isaac as Duke Leto Atreides. Joining the set are new improvements, adding yet another layer of degree to the presently remarkable lineup. The chemistry and shows of the throw are expected to yet again raise the storytelling, bringing the heroes your in ways that resonates with audiences.

Spectacle and Cinematic Mastery: Diuna: Część druga Cały film 2024 Denis Villeneuve's directorial ability was on whole show in the initial sequel, garnering praise for his capability to stability spectacle with substance. With "Dune: Portion Two," the manager is set to improve the bar actually higher, promising breathtaking pictures, careful world-building, and heart-pounding activity sequences. The leave landscapes, sandworms, and complicated set designs are certain to move audiences to the harsh and magical world of Arrakis.

Subjects of Power, Religion, and Identity: "Dune" happens to be more than a technology fiction impressive; it delves in to profound styles of power, faith, and identity. Portion Two is likely to increase these themes, discovering John Atreides' trip as he grapples along with his destiny, the effects of his possibilities, and the affect the many factions vying for control of Arrakis. As the story unfolds, audiences can expect thought-provoking insights on the nature of power and the expense of wielding it.

Realization: While the launch time for "Dune: Part Two" strategies, anticipation remains to construct for a film that claims to be a cinematic event of legendary proportions. Having its stellar cast, visionary director, and a source substance that's captivated readers for decades, the sequel is set to not just meet but exceed the objectives collection by its predecessor. As fans make to once again trip to the unforgiving deserts of Arrakis, they can be confident that "Dune: Portion Two" is placed to be a breathtaking page in the history of technology fiction cinema.

[novelsmini]

Top ten Sci-fi novels along with theirs author and others info

  Certainly! Here are summaries of 10 classic science fiction novels, along with some information about their plots and characters:

1. **"Dune" by Frank Herbert**

   - **Plot:** Set in a distant future, it follows the story of Paul Atreides as he navigates the desert planet of Arrakis, the only source of a valuable spice called melange. The novel explores themes of power, religion, and ecology.

   - **Characters:** Paul Atreides, Duke Leto, Lady Jessica, Baron Harkonnen.

2. **"1984" by George Orwell**

   - **Plot:** This dystopian novel is set in a totalitarian society controlled by Big Brother. It follows Winston Smith, who rebels against the oppressive regime and seeks truth and freedom.

   - **Characters:** Winston Smith, Julia, Big Brother.

3. **"Neuromancer" by William Gibson**

   - **Plot:** A cyberpunk classic, it follows Case, a washed-up computer hacker hired for one last job. The novel is known for its virtual reality, hacking, and complex conspiracies.

   - **Characters:** Case, Molly Millions, Wintermute.

4. **"Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley**

   - **Plot:** In a futuristic world, society is conditioned to maintain stability and happiness through genetic engineering and mind control. The story revolves around Bernard Marx, who questions the system.

   - **Characters:** Bernard Marx, Lenina Crowne, John "the Savage."

5. **"Foundation" by Isaac Asimov**

   - **Plot:** This is the first book in the Foundation series. It centers on mathematician Hari Seldon's plan to preserve knowledge during the fall of a galactic empire and the rise of a new civilization.

   - **Characters:** Hari Seldon, Gaal Dornick, Brother Day.

6. **"Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card**

   - **Plot:** The novel follows Ender Wiggin, a gifted child trained to lead humanity in a war against an alien race. It explores themes of leadership, morality, and the consequences of war.

   - **Characters:** Ender Wiggin, Valentine Wiggin, Colonel Graff.

7. **"The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin**

   - **Plot:** In a world where the inhabitants are ambisexual androgynes, an Earth ambassador, Genly Ai, navigates cultural differences and political intrigue.

   - **Characters:** Genly Ai, Estraven, King Argaven.

8. **"Hyperion" by Dan Simmons**

   - **Plot:** A group of seven pilgrims, each with their own story, travels through a far-future universe. They share their tales on a journey to a mysterious, time-altering structure called the Shrike.

   - **Characters:** Martin Silenus, Brawne Lamia, The Consul.

9. **"Snow Crash" by Neal Stephenson**

   - **Plot:** Set in a cyberpunk world, it follows Hiro Protagonist, a hacker and pizza delivery driver, as he investigates a virtual drug called Snow Crash and its connection to a linguistic virus.

   - **Characters:** Hiro Protagonist, Y.T., L. Bob Rife.

10. **"The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams**

    - **Plot:** This comedic space odyssey follows the unwitting Arthur Dent as he is whisked away from Earth just before its destruction and joins an eclectic group of interstellar travelers.

    - **Characters:** Arthur Dent, Ford Prefect, Zaphod Beeblebrox.

These novels offer a wide range of themes and storytelling styles within the science fiction genre, making them essential reads for fans of the genre.

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MASTERLIST

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✿ GAME OF THRONES

➽ “The Dragon and The Doe” — Prince Aemond Targaryen x fem!Reader // Baratheon!OC

➽ “Unlike His Father” — Prince Aemond Targaryen x fem!Reader

➽ “Not a Child Anymore” — Prince Aemond Targaryen x fem!Reader

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➽ “My Only Friend” — Prince Aemond Targaryen x fem!Reader // Velaryon!OC

➽ “Targaryens Do Have Queer Customs” — Prince Aemond Targaryen x fem!Reader // Princess Rhaella Targaryen (OC)

➽ Having children with Prince Aemond Targaryen — Prince Aemond Targaryen x fem!Reader

➽ “Redeemable” — King Aegon II Targaryen x fem!Reader

➽ “Hair Care Routine” — Prince Aemond Targaryen x fem!Reader

➽ “A Disappointment” — Prince Aemond Targaryen x fem!chubby!Reader // Baratheon!OC

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➽ random blurbs/headcanons

✿ STAR WARS

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➽ “Don’t Call Me Princess” — Poe Dameron x Padmé Solo (OC)

➽ “A Man of Secrets” — Obi–Wan Kenobi x fem!Reader

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➽ “The Hero and The Traitor” — Poe Dameron x fem!First Order!Reader

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➽ “The Winds of Caladan” — Duke Leto Atreides x fem!Reader » PART I » PART II

➽ Having a baby with Oscar Isaac’s characters — Duke Leto Atreides x fem!Reader

➽ “Thrown To The Wolves” — Na-Baron Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen x fem!Reader // Atreides!OC » PART I » PART II » PART III » PART IV » PART V » PART VI » PART VII » PART VIII » PART IX » PART X

➽ “The Gift” — Na-Baron Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen x fem!Reader

➽ “Forbidden Fruit” [nsfw] — Na-Baron Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen x fem!Reader // Baron Vladimir Harkonnen x fem!Reader

➽ “Damaged Goods” [nsfw] — Na-Baron Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen x fem!Reader // Rabban/Harkonnen!OC

➽ “Quick Learners” [nsfw] — Na-Baron Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen x fem!Reader

➽ “Still Pure” — Na-Baron Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen x fem!Reader

➽ “Still Waters Run Deep” [nsfw] — Na-Baron Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen x fem!Reader

✿ MOON KNIGHT

➽ “Definition of a Red Flag” — Steven Grant x fem!Reader » PART I » PART II

➽ “Like Father, Like Daughter” — Steven Grant x fem!Reader

➽ “The Ennead”— Steven Grant x fem!Reader

➽ “Thank Gods” — Marc Spector x fem!Reader » PART I [nsfw] » PART II

➽ Having a baby with Oscar Isaac’s characters — Marc Spector // Steven Grant // Jake Lockley x fem!Reader

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✿ TRIPLE FRONTIER

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"Here I am. Here I Remain” Duke Leto Atreides - Oscar Isaac (signed prints) © Iván García. Digital art. Signed pints, martelec paper 240 gr.

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Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Dune Series - Frank Herbert Rating: Mature Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Leto Atreides II/Duncan Idaho Characters: Duncan Idaho, Leto Atreides II Additional Tags: Crack, Footnotes, Human/Monster Romance, Sorry Not Sorry Summary:

A fan fic constructed largely by cutting and pasting actual portions of the text. It might be crack, but - I maintain - The God Emperor of Dune is also crack.

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[estellaestella]

James McAvoy, Son Of Dune, Has Advice For His Father, Dune Star Timothée Chalamet

"I was in an adaptation of the second and third books. He is in the first book. And he's playing a character who ultimately becomes my father, in terms of the character dialogue. So, no. I've got no advice for him. And he doesn't need any advice from me, he's a cracking actor.

But I'll tell you what's one really good piece of advice that was given to me once, was by the cast of ... what was the show called again? Farscape. And it was at the L.A. premiere of Children of Dune, and they said to me, that the thing with this sh*t, i.e. science fiction, is that you have to believe it more than you believe good writing. Good writing, you can just do. It's easier. But this stuff is hard, because it's so bonkers, you know what I mean? And I've really, I've always remembered that advice and taken it to heart. It's so kept me going really, through a lot of science fiction and fantasy work that I've done. Because it was Claudia Black that said it. And I think that's just good advice for any actor doing any kind of science fiction and/or fantasy, you know?"

full article from slash film (october 2021) is under the cut

Frank Herbert's "Dune" is a dense, monumental sci-fi tome with several feature film disasters to its name. David Lynch's 1984 "Dune" was such a critical and commercial bomb that the filmmaker disowned it. Alejandro Jodorowsky's failed attempt to adapt the sci-fi classic was so infamous that the entire thing was chronicled in an acclaimed 2013 documentary by Frank Pavich. For a while there, it seemed like "Dune" was destined to be given the label "unfilmable" and left to rot on the shelves of Hollywood's never-made productions. That is, of course, until Denis Villeneuve's upcoming "Dune," which has already racked up heaps of praise and hype through the film festival circuit.

However, unbeknownst to many of the American public, Syfy (back then known as the Sci Fi Channel) had already done it — they had made a successful adaptation of "Dune." Actually, they made two successful adaptations: the 2000 miniseries "Frank Herbert's Dune" and the 2003 sequel, "Frank Herbert's Children of Dune." Both three-part miniseries won several Emmy Awards and were some of the highest-rated programs to ever be broadcast on the network.

Notably, the latter miniseries, "Children of Dune," which adapted Herbert's two sequels "Dune Messiah" and "Children of Dune," starred a young, baby-faced James McAvoy before his Hollywood breakout in films like "The Chronicles of Narnia" or "Atonement." And he remembers it all, though "that was a long time ago," he told me in an interview to promote the audio drama "The Sandman Act II." And though he's far removed from the days of playing one of the titular "Children of Dune," McAvoy could not be more excited about Villeneuve's take on the film, or for Timothée Chalamet's performance as his character's father.

From Son of Dune to Fan of Dune

James McAvoy knows a thing or two about donning those piercing blue melange-laced eyes and doing some crazy fight choreography in the desert. He starred as Leto II Atreides in the three-part miniseries "Children of Dune," which aired on what was then called the Sci Fi Channel. The miniseries has some of the limitations of a sci-fi cable show (it doesn't look nearly as epic in scope as Villeneuve's film does), but the TV adaptation was mostly praised for turning what a dense, complex story into something a bit more palatable. Even so, as with any sci-fi or genre project that the actor has tackled, McAvoy said that, "this stuff is hard, because it's so bonkers, you know what I mean?"

But even while he doesn't have any specific advice for Chalamet as a former "Dune" star ("He's a cracking actor," McAvoy gushed) he does have advice for starring in a heady sci-fi project like "Dune." McAvoy explained:

"I was in an adaptation of the second and third books. He is in the first book. And he's playing a character who ultimately becomes my father, in terms of the character dialogue. So, no. I've got no advice for him. And he doesn't need any advice from me, he's a cracking actor.

But I'll tell you what's one really good piece of advice that was given to me once, was by the cast of ... what was the show called again? Farscape. And it was at the L.A. premiere of Children of Dune, and they said to me, that the thing with this sh*t, i.e. science fiction, is that you have to believe it more than you believe good writing. Good writing, you can just do. It's easier. But this stuff is hard, because it's so bonkers, you know what I mean? And I've really, I've always remembered that advice and taken it to heart. It's so kept me going really, through a lot of science fiction and fantasy work that I've done. Because it was Claudia Black that said it. And I think that's just good advice for any actor doing any kind of science fiction and/or fantasy, you know?"

"It's dead exciting."

For the time being, McAvoy is content to move past his days as a son of "Dune" and become a fan of "Dune," particularly of Villeneuve's upcoming adaptation of Herbert's 1965 classic novel and, hopefully, their "bonkers" sequels.

"It's dead exciting," McAvoy said. "Those were a bunch of books, I mean, I've read them all cover to cover, and I love those books. They're crazy. As they get into their final two or three books, I mean, the level of bonkers is unparalleled. But I love them. And so I'm dead excited to see what he does. He's a brilliant filmmaker. A brilliant maker of science fiction. And I do love my science fiction, as well as fantasy. So yeah, I'm whetting my lips."

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Warning: Spoilers for “Dune”, both the book and the movie!

I’ve just realized one thing about “Dune” that I didn't before. The story of House Atreides felt familiar to me in a sense since the beginning and heck, I had no idea why. And then it struck me like a lightning…

House Stark. These two fictional families share a tragedy, which is the sudden and completely unexpected loss of the father of the family. Like, seriously, also Leto Atreides gives me so many vibes of Ned… or maybe I should say, that Ned gives me the vibes of Leto, since “Dune” is older that GoT 😆

Does anyone know whether George R.R. Martin is a fan of Frank Herbert as much as he is a fan of Tolkien?

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In a video introduction, Denis Villeneuve presented another scene from Dune, this one taking place a bit later after the Atreides have arrived on Arrakis to assume control. In this action-packed sequence, Duke Leto, Paul, Gurney, and imperial planetologist/ecologist Dr. Liet-Kynes (Sharon Duncan-Brewster) fly over the dunes of Arrakis in an Ornithopter to observe one of the Atreides spice harvesters in action. However, they then spot a massive sandworm — one of the monstrous creatures inhabiting the dunes of Arrakis — quickly burrowing its way under the sand on its way to attack the spice harvester vessel.

When a ship-to-ship airlift recovery fails, Leto risks all to lead a rescue operation of the harvester crew, abandoning the spice in favor of saving lives. But it’s during this sequence where Paul has his first true psychological and spiritual connection to the planet Arrakis and its spice. It’s an overwhelming, almost narcotic moment for Paul where he is overwhelmed by a strangely emotional and psychological oneness with the desert. If not for the arrival of Gurney then Paul might have perished. The two barely make it back to the ship in time before the sandworm devours the giant spice harvester vehicle whole.

In a separate video, Villeneuve chatted with composer Hans Zimmer about creating the unique musical score for Dune. Zimmer turns out to be as much of a die-hard fan of Frank Herbert’s Dune as the director. Zimmer observed how he was always irritated when alien civilizations in science fiction films were scored using traditional earthly musical instruments so he had new musical instruments invented just for this film! Based on the footage screened, Zimmer’s score is both otherworldly and ancient, brutish yet haunting.

Between the new trailer and all the additional footage screened at the IMAX press event, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune feels both operatic and intimate, a cutting-edge science fiction film that also hearkens back to the epic period spectacles of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Here’s hoping the final film lives up to the promise of this exciting early presentation.

#dune 2021 #denis villeneuve

[lapswood]

DUNE Part 1 (2021 Dir by Denis Villeneuve)

My spoiler free thoughts....

From what I was hearing recently amongst contemporary film reviewers, is that this version of the story originally penned by Frank Herbert  in 1965, was on a par with the version directed by David Lynch. Others had called that one incomprehensible. Now I might be in the minority, but I was quite a fan of that 1984 version. So going out this Monday to see this latest cinematic presentation, I had a fair few comparisons ready to be part of this review.

Firstly, I saw this in one of my favourite local cinemas that I hadn't set foot in since Feb of 2020. Relaxing in the larger then average seating in the biggest of the four screens there, I was so mesmerised from second one of its 2h 35m run time that any thoughts of comparison just went right out of the window.

Basically the tale is about control of a valuable melange commodity known as,'Spice'. A powerful life extending drug that can be only found on the desert world of Arrakis. The main protagonists belong to three main groups. The planet's mostly native inhabitants called the Fremen. A powerful but brutal family called the Harkonnens and an equally powerful but less draconian family called Atreides. Other groups are on the periphery of this story are a high religious female order known as the Bene Gesserit who have lots influence and the whole Galactic Imperium is ruled over by an all powerful Padishah Emperor, (Who is often spoken of but not seen is this film). This story mainly follows the life changing events of Paul, the teenage son of Atreides leader, Duke Leto and Lady Jessica, acolyte of the Bene Gesserit. It starts when the Harkonnens are ordered by the Emperor to hand over stewardship of Arrakis to the Atreides...

Is goes without saying that I really enjoyed this version of the science fiction epic.

Villeneuve's visualisations of this far in the future spacefaring society is jawdroppingly impressive. There's so much wowness to see on screen that it's a must to go to a screening rather then at home. All the spacecraft, hardware and futuristic costumes look so convincing. All the actors in this version seem to be perfectly cast in their various roles. Not to mention the amazing soundscape which includes the Hans Zimmer score. My only gripe is that it's about 20 minutes too long.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ out of 5.

Btw, I quite liked the look of this chinese version of the movie poster.

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DUNE (2021)

Starring Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Zendaya, David Dastmalchian, Chang Chen, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Charlotte Rampling, Jason Momoa, Javier Bardem, Babs Olusanmokun and Benjamin Clementine.

Screenplay by Jon Spaihts and Denis Villeneuve and Eric Roth.

Directed by Denis Villeneuve.

Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. 155 minutes. Rated PG-13.

I have a long, checkered past with Dune. I read Frank Herbert’s novel in high school – right in the middle of my science fiction infatuation, when I decided to read almost all the classics – and honestly, it left very little impression on me. All these years later I could barely tell you a thing about the book, other than the fact that I found it kind of underwhelming. (Even though I’m no longer as big of a sci-fi fan, I have long felt that I should revisit the book as an adult and see if perhaps it just went over my head at the time.)

I absolutely hated David Lynch’s 1984 film version of Dune starring a miscast Kyle McLachlan and Sting – and I am a fan of all three of those artists normally. I saw it in the cinema when it first came out and have actively avoided seeing it again, with no interest in revisiting that one. (Semi-interesting but useless personal trivia fact: a negative take on that film was my first published movie review.)

Therefore, I had a certain amount of trepidation when it was announced that the novel would be brought back to the big screen by Denis Villeneuve (Prisoners, Sicario, Arrival, Blade Runner 2049) a filmmaker who I have long felt was overrated. Don’t get me wrong, Villeneuve is a brilliant technical stylist – his films look amazing – but his storytelling style is dark, muddled, overly complicated, ugly and very, very cynical about life and human behavior. (And this is coming from someone who usually likes a healthy amount of cynicism in a film.) In fact, I hated Prisoners almost as much as I hated David Lynch’s Dune, and of the four films noted above I can only say Arrival was a film that I liked – and even that was far from a favorite.

Therefore, the good news is that the new Dune is a lot better than I feared it may be. It’s not a perfect film, or one I’m likely to revisit often, but while watching it I mostly enjoyed the story.

Honestly, it’s a bit too long (two and a half hours, and from what I understand it only tells half of the story of the book) and sometimes a little slow moving. And the ending sort of leaves the audience in a lurch – right in the middle of a larger story which we will not be able to see until the second Dune is made. However at least through this film I can see some of the appeal of Dune as a story, which again completely escaped me in the Lynch version.

The storyline is long and labyrinthine and slightly confusing – and I know how much director Villeneuve is averse to spoilers in reviews of his films – so I’ll only give the most thumbnail of sketches. Dune is essentially the story of two warring houses over the rule of Caladan, a dangerous desert planet, however it is the home of a natural substance called Spice with hallucinogenic qualities, therefore Caladan is very valuable.

The good guys are the Atreides – Duke Leto (Oscar Isaac), Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) and son Paul (Timothée Chalamet). They want to care for the planet and its inhabitants, while at the same time making money for the Emperor. However, they have been assigned to take over from the Harkonnens, a violent somewhat lawless clan which is not taking being replaced very well. This leads to an all-out war between the factions.

As is Villeneuve’s main talent as a filmmaker – Dune looks spectacular. It has large expansive vistas and impressive CGI – especially with the sand worms – giant creatures which terrorize the planet. The film has the kind of epic scope which can be breathtaking on the big screen, so if you can watch it in a cinema, do.

Unfortunately, Villeneuve’s Achilles heel as a filmmaker is also present – the dialogue is often dry and clinical and the movie sometimes bogs down in the minutiae of its story, making certain stretches drag mercilessly.

I do feel that Dune: Part One (and how surprised was I when the opening credits actually gave the film title as that) is more for the fanatical followers of the book than a casual observer. However, since Dune is the best-selling science fiction book ever, that may not be a bad marketing strategy.

So, now, we all have to sit around and wait for Dune: Part Two to be ready. Or, conversely, we can forget the whole thing and leave it where it is. Honestly, I could go either way, but I think I will probably see the second Dune film to see what happens next, since we have been left right in the middle of the story. Or maybe I’ll just reread the book and find out more quickly.

Jay S. Jacobs

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