Dune: Part Two's Lady Jessica book change can help the sequel avoid a major problem. Dune: Part Two is the sequel to Dennis Villeneuve's 2021 film, Dune, which is based on Frank Herbert's iconic 1965 sci-fi novel of the same name. Dune: Part Two will adopt the second half of Herbert's novel, seeking to capitalize on the huge success of the first installment. Dune: Part Two will introduce a host of new characters, adding to the already star-studded cast of Dune.

One of Dune's most engaging characters is Lady Jessica, the concubine of Duke Leto Atreides and mother of the main protagonist, Paul Atreides. Lady Jessica's arc in Dune is very closely adapted from the novel, but director, Denis Villeneuve, has confirmed a major Lady Jessica story change in Dune 2. Lady Jessica's role shrinks dramatically in the second half of Herbert's novel, but Villeneuve has intimated he...