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Jon Spaihts (/ s p eɪ t s /) (born February 4, 1970) is an American screenwriter and author. He is best known for co-writing Denis Villeneuve's Dune (2021) and its sequel Dune: Part Two (2024), both films based on the novel of the same name by Frank Herbert.
- February 4, 1970 (age 53), New York City, U.S.
- Johanna Watts
- Screenwriter, author
- 1996–present
Jon Spaihts is an American screenwriter and author of science fiction films such as Dune, Doctor Strange, and Prometheus. He is married to Johanna Watts and has one child. See his biography, awards, credits, and upcoming projects on IMDb.
- New York City, New York, USA
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4 days ago · Denis Villeneuve and Jon Spaihts, both co-writers on the Dune movies, were originally part of the creative team for Dune: Prophecy, but had to step away to focus on the big-screen adaptations.
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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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Mar 10, 2024 · Dune: Part Two co-writer Jon Spaihts talks to Mashable about the potential adaptation of Dune Messiah, the sequel to Frank Herbert's sci-fi classic. He reveals his excitement for the time jump, the political conflict, and the cautionary tale of Paul Atreides.
Feb 21, 2024 · Jon Spaihts and Denis Villeneuve continue the adaptation of Frank Herbert's sci-fi novel, exploring the rise and fall of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) on the desert planet Arrakis. The film is a visual and auditory feast, but also a complex and ambiguous story of power, prophecy and betrayal.
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