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DuneandStar Warshave long been the icons of science fiction in pop culture, though author Frank Herbert believed George Lucas took a lot of inspiration fromDuneand blatantly incorporated them inStar Wars.
It’s not difficult to see why Herbert would think so because, between the two franchises, there are a lot of similarities. He did not get too specific about which parts he thought were outright copies though it was obvious the resemblances did not fare well with him.
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A fan fromRedditprovided a list of the items thatStar Warssupposedly copied fromDune, followingFrank Herbert’s speculation.
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Many would immediately notice the similarity between Princess Leia Organa and Princess Alia Atreides’ names and the fact that they are the sisters to the story’s protagonist. InDune, Baron Harkonnen turns out to be Paul Atreides’ grandfather, who is also his greatest enemy. InStar Wars, the antagonist Darth Vader was revealed to beLuke Skywalker’s father. Interestingly enough, both Arrakis and Tatooine pride themselves as hot desert planets.
Duneis known for its spice trade, which is the most precious possession. The Kessel, on the other hand, is a mining world where workers extract spices. The ominous Voice that the Bene Gesserit uses serves as the counterpart to the Jedi Mind Trick, which harnesses power to manipulate people. Both Trade Federation and Spacing Guild are known space shipping transports.
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The scene in the firstDunefilm where the Duke’s ornithopter was almost caught by the sandworm mirrors the Millennium Falcon’s near-death escape from a space slug. There are also similarities in the devices used to counteract gravity: repulsors inStar Warsand suspensors inDune.
Frank Herbert Accused George Lucas Of Ripping OffDune
While delivering a speech atUCLAin 1985, author Frank Herbert claimed a lot of subjects inGeorge Lucas’Star Warsmovies were taken from hisDunenovels.
“Lucas has never admitted that they copied a lot of Dune, and I’m not saying they did. I’m just saying there are 16 points of identity between the book Dune and Star Wars.”
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In 1977, the year the firstStar Warsmovie came out, Herbert told theAssociated Pressthat he would try not to sue George Lucas since he could not tell which specific book fit into his speculations.
Dune: Part Twois now showing in theaters worldwide.
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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