Jon Spaihts is a screenwriter known for his work in the sci-fi and fantasy genres. He gained visibility with his script for PROMETHEUS, a prequel to the Alien series directed by Ridley Scott. Spaihts also co-wrote DOCTOR STRANGE, introducing Marvel audiences to the mystical side of the MCU, and contributed to the screenplay for DUNE, Denis Villeneuve’s epic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s novel.

DUNE: PART TWO follows Paul Atreides who unites with the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the universe, he endures to prevent a terrible future.

In this interview, we talk about working with Ridley Scott and PROMETHEUS, the importance of perseverance and assertiveness, working with Denis Villeneuve to adapt DUNE, future plans, and much more.

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Ep602 - Jon Spaihts, Screenwriter ‘Dune: Part One’ & ‘Dune: Part Two’

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