Key takeaways:
- Warner Bros. has postponed the release of “Dune: Part Two” from November to March 15, 2021.
- The actors strike, which began on April 12, is the first in Hollywood in nearly 20 years.
- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) is pushing for better pay and safety protocols for actors, as well as more transparency in the industry.
Warner Bros. confirmed on Thursday that the release of “Dune: Part Two,” one of the fall’s most anticipated films, has been postponed from November until next year. The decision comes as the actors strike enters its second month, and Warner Bros. is opting to wait until its starry cast can promote the follow-up to the 2021 Oscar-winning “Dune.”
The science-fiction sequel, directed by Denis Villeneuve, had been set to open Nov. 3, but will instead land in theaters March 15 next year. It stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Dave Bautista, Javier Bardem, Stellan Skarsgård, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh and Léa Seydoux.
The postponement of “Dune: Part Two” is one of the biggest 2023 films yet to be delayed due to the ongoing actors strike. The strike, which began on April 12, is the first in Hollywood in nearly 20 years and has caused a number of major films to be pushed back.
The strike has been ongoing for over a month, with the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) calling for a new contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The union is pushing for better pay and safety protocols for actors, as well as more transparency in the industry.
The postponement of “Dune: Part Two” is a reminder of the impact the actors strike is having on the film industry. While the strike continues, many more films may be delayed or pushed back until the dispute is resolved.
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