The gaming and film communities are buzzing with the discovery of a half-written script for "Dune 2," a sequel to David Lynch's original 1984 adaptation of Frank Herbert's "Dune." Max Evry, known for his book on Lynch's "Dune," uncovered the script in Herbert's archives. Despite the original film's lackluster performance and reception, there were plans to turn Lynch's vision into a film franchise, with Herbert himself being involved in the early stages of the sequel's script development. David Lynch had expressed his excitement about this project in the past, mentioning his work on it in his book "Lynch on Lynch." Although details of how Lynch tackled the complex story of "Dune Messiah" haven't been discussed, Evry's article for WIRED praises his adaptation as potentially superior to the source material. Unfortunately, it's unlikely that the script will be released beyond the archives at California State University, Fullerton. Fans looking for more "Dune" content can anticipate the upcoming "Dune: Part 2."

Will the "Dune 2" script by David Lynch ever be released to the public?

There are no current plans for a public release of the script, which remains archived at California State University, Fullerton, and no substantial comments have been made by David Lynch on the topic.

"Dune," originally published in 1965 by Frank Herbert, has had a long history of adaptation challenges due to its complex story and world-building. The 1984 movie directed by David Lynch has become somewhat of a cult classic despite its initial poor reception. It was the first major adaptation of the novel and has since been followed by a 2000 miniseries and most recently by Denis Villeneuve's 2021 film "Dune," which has planned sequels, including "Dune: Part Two." The discovery of the script for a sequel to Lynch's version offers an interesting glimpse into what might have been for fans of the series and adaptations thereof.