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Jon Spaihts is an American screenwriter and author, best known for co-writing Dune (2021) and its sequel. He also wrote Prometheus, Passengers, Doctor Strange and The Mummy, among others.
Jon Spaihts is an American screenwriter and author of science fiction films such as Dune, Doctor Strange, and Passengers. He is also a producer and director of videos and TV series, and has a wife and a child.
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Jon Spaihts is an American screenwriter and author of science fiction films, such as Dune, Doctor Strange, and Prometheus. He was born in New York City and married to Johanna Watts.
Mar 9, 2024 · Co-writer Jon Spaihts reveals how they adapted Alia Atreides, the trickiest character in Dune, as a sentient fetus and a grown-up vision. He also explains why they cut the time jump and the toddler Alia from the film.
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- Entertainment Reporter
Mar 10, 2024 · Dune: Part Two co-writer Jon Spaihts talks about the potential adaptation of Dune Messiah, the sequel to Frank Herbert's sci-fi classic. He reveals the challenges and opportunities of the time jump, the political conflict, and the cautionary tale of Paul Atreides.
- belen.edwards@mashable.com
- Entertainment Reporter
Nov 4, 2016 · Jon Spaihts, the screenwriter of Doctor Strange, shares his passion for the character, his collaboration with director Scott Derrickson and Marvel producers, and his vision for the film as a game-changer for the MCU. He also talks about his involvement with other projects, such as Pacific Rim 2 and The Mummy.
Mar 23, 2022 · Oscar-nominated screenwriter Jon Spaihts shares his experience of working with Denis Villeneuve to crack the code of Frank Herbert's sci-fi novel Dune. He reveals how they broke the story into two parts, imported visual elements from previous drafts, and streamlined the epic saga.
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