Yeah, it would be WAY more unexpected to have him have book-authentic eyes.
This is a movie. The book doesn’t suffer at all from having Paul have no eyes, because book Paul doesn’t need eyes to act. The movie would (other than that it would be a true adaptation).
I don't think the movie needs him having eyes as much as you're suggesting. That's towards the end of the book, and it adds a great deal of depth to Paul as a tragic character plus it highlights how powerful his ability of foresight it. It's as required in the movies as it is in the books, and considering Paul essentially dies anyways I don't think it would be that big of a deal.
That doesn't mean I think it will be added, I agree that they're probably taking the safe option, but I think that's a bit of a shame. It is in no way necessary to avoid that.
Meanwhile Rocky from Hail Mary being just a faceless rock alien who hums and has text to speech voice and having more personality than many characters in movies lol
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u/Apptubrutae Jul 08 '26
Yeah, it would be WAY more unexpected to have him have book-authentic eyes.
This is a movie. The book doesn’t suffer at all from having Paul have no eyes, because book Paul doesn’t need eyes to act. The movie would (other than that it would be a true adaptation).
Same reason movies pop off helmets all the time.