Alicia Witt in 1984’s Dune.Photo:Alicia Witt/Instagram
Alicia Witt/Instagram
WithDune: Part Two’s release looming just 11 days away,Urban LegendandCybillactressAlicia Wittis throwing it back to her first-ever movie role in a past adaptation of the beloved sci-fi novel.
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Though the 1984 adaptation ofDunehelped Witt launch an acting career that remains strong nearly 40 years later, the film itself is considered a box office flop. Itmade only $30 million at the box officeupon release and filmmaker Lynch, 78, has shared in the past that hedid not retain “total creative control"over the finalized version of the movie.
Alicia Witt (left) and Kenneth McMilan in 1984’s Dune.Universal/courtesy Everett Collection
Universal/courtesy Everett Collection
In response to an Instagram user who commented on Witt’s post that audience members at a recent screening of Lynch’sDunein Burbank, California gave it a standing ovation, Witt wrote in a comment, “really?! awwwwww that’s incredible!!! i wish i’d been there 🥰.”
Alia is expected to play a larger role in filmmaker Denis Villeneuve’s upcomingDune: Part Twoandany future movies in the series, though it is unclear how the character will be portrayed.
Dune: Part Twois in theaters March 1.
source: people.com
