‘Forrest Gump’ Screenwriter Eric Roth to Write Legendary’s ‘Dune’ Reboot
Legendary Entertainment has closed a deal for Oscar winning writer Eric Roth to pen the script for the upcoming film adaptation of Frank Herbert’s “Dune,” one of the bestselling novels of all time, TheWrap has learned.
The film will be directed by Denis Villeneuve, who most recently directed “Arrival,” which was nominated for eight Academy Awards including Best Director.
Thomas Tull will executive produce along with Brian Herbert, Byron Merritt and Kim Herbert for the Frank Herbert estate and Kevin J. Anderson will serve as a creative consultant.