Dune: Messiah – The Spice is About to Flow Through Budapest Again!
Hey there, sci-fi fanatics and Budapest enthusiasts! Grab your stillsuits and hold onto your ornithopters, because we’ve got some spicy news that’ll make you say “Shai-Hulud!” faster than you can blink your blue-within-blue eyes!
The Sleeper Has Awakened… in Budapest!
Remember when we thought Budapest couldn’t get any cooler? Well, hold onto your melange, because the Hungarian capital is about to become the center of the universe… literally! That’s right, folks – “Dune: Messiah,” the highly anticipated next chapter in Denis Villeneuve’s epic saga, is set to begin filming in Budapest in September 2025.
It’s like the city has become a real-life Arrakis, minus the giant sandworms (although, let’s be honest, the Danube could probably fit a small one). Budapest’s Origo Film Studios, which has already proven itself as spice-worthy for the franchise, will once again serve as the main production hub. At this point, we might as well rename it “Sietch Budapest”!
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A Star-Studded Sandstorm
Hold onto your gaffi sticks, because the cast list for this one is hotter than the desert plains of Arrakis! Our favorite space royal, Timothée Chalamet, will be back as Paul Atreides, probably looking as dashing as ever in his stillsuit. And yes, ladies and gentlemen, Zendaya will be returning as Chani, ready to make us all wish we could rock that Fremen look.
But wait, there’s more! Florence Pugh and Anya Taylor-Joy are joining the cast. Will they be friends or foes? Will they master the Weirding Way? Will they get sand in uncomfortable places? Only time (and the film) will tell!
The Spice Must Flow… Through Budapest’s Economy
Now, you might be wondering, “Why Budapest?” Well, besides the fact that the city is almost as beautiful as a Holtzman shield (and significantly less deadly), Budapest has become a major player in global cinema. It’s like the city has its own prescience, always knowing exactly what Hollywood needs!
The filming is set to run from September 2025 to January 2026. That’s a lot of time for the cast and crew to sample some of Budapest’s finest goulash and maybe take a dip in the thermal baths. After all, those stillsuits can get pretty stuffy!
The Spice Must Flow… But So Must Budapest Traffic
Now, a word of warning to our Budapest dwellers: with great films come great traffic disruptions. We’ve already seen the Chain Bridge closed for other productions, so don’t be surprised if you see some Fremen crossing the Danube on foot. Just remember, walk without rhythm to avoid attracting any sandworms… or traffic cops.
Conclusion: Budapest, the New Arrakis?
So there you have it, folks! Budapest is about to become the center of the Dune universe, and we couldn’t be more excited. Whether you’re a die-hard Dune fan or just someone who enjoys watching giant sandworms on the big screen, this is huge news.
Remember, fear is the mind-killer, but excitement is the ticket-seller. So start saving up for those IMAX tickets now, because come December 2026, we’ll all be saying, “Bless the Maker and His water. Bless the coming and going of Him. May His passage cleanse the world. May He keep the world for His people.”
And who knows? Maybe by then, Budapest will have its own Guild Navigators to help with the traffic situation. One can only hope!
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