Not Wanting To Be Cut, Jason Momoa Wants The Director's Cut Version Of Dune To Be Released In Theaters

Jason Momoa (Dune trailer screenshot)

JAKARTA - Actor Jason Momoa has expressed his desire to see the director's cut version of Dune in theaters.

“This is a cool film. You know what they need to do? They need to make a four to six hour version of the first half," Jason Momoa told the New York Times.

Furthermore, Momoa explained, “Like 'Let's watch a four to five hour (long) movie, I can choose when I want to see the whole thing' I want to see Denis (Villeneuve's) whole vision. I don't want it to be cut."

Apart from this, Momoa does not know the specific duration of the Dune film, both the regular version and the director's cut version.

The director's cut is a feature-length film that is edited according to the director's wishes. Usually the scenes that are shown are scenes that do not qualify for screening in theaters.

Because of his enthusiasm, Jason Momoa called the Dune movie his dream. On Instagram, Momoa said, "Dream job. I can't believe I'm a part of this film. I can't wait for the whole world to see it in theaters."

The Dune film, which will be released this year, is the first part of the story adapted from Frank Herbert's 1965 novel. Denis Villeneuve admits that Dune's story is so complicated that he divides the story into two parts.

Dune tells the story of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) who travels to the planet Arrakis to meet his parents and protect an important resource. Atreides' journey did not go smoothly because he was faced with various challenges.

Dune is scheduled to hit theaters on October 22.