Hans Zimmer Reveals Why ‘Dune: Part Two’s Score Was Composed Before It Got the Greenlight

From every angle, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune film series is a masterclass in cinema. A heavy understanding of the books first penned by Frank Herbert has allowed a well-written, deeply thought-out screenplay to be penned, while performances from an ensemble cast that includes Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, and Josh Brolin, make those words and scenes come to life. Visually, the development and shots of Arrakis and Giedi Prime make audiences feel like they’ve truly been swept away into another universe. At the beating heart of it all is an unforgettable and goosebump-inducing score composed by two-time Academy Award-winner, Hans Zimmer. The music of Dune carries so much of the story on its shoulders, and — whether it's realized by viewers or not — is constantly informing the audience how to feel from scene to scene.