Who is Denis Villeneuve? New James Bond director named
His most recent successes include his work as the director of Dune and Dune Part 2, the award-winning space epic featuring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya. The films which he directed have also been nominated and won several Academy Awards, BAFTAs and Golden Globes.
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