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Express Tribune
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Robert Pattinson is reportedly being eyed for major role in 'Dune 3'
As Denis Villeneuve gears up for the next chapter of his sci-fi epic, Dune: Messiah, it looks like a major Hollywood star might be joining the sand-swept saga. According to Variety, Robert Pattinson is reportedly being eyed for a key role in Dune 3. While no official offer has been extended yet, insiders suggest there is significant interest from the filmmakers in casting Pattinson, who would star alongside returning leads Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya. Pattinson's recent collaboration with Zendaya in A24's upcoming film The Drama only adds fuel to the excitement. Currently, Pattinson is busy filming Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and preparing for his return as Bruce Wayne in The Batman Part II, slated for release in 2027. If he accepts the alleged offer, Pattinson would reportedly take on the role of Scytale, a shape-shifting Face Dancer and a key antagonist from Frank Herbert's Dune: Messiah novel. Scytale is a member of the secretive Bene Tleilax, a society skilled in genetic engineering and deception. His mission in Dune: Messiah sets the stage for political upheaval and conflict against Paul Atreides, a decade after the events of Dune: Part Two. Fans are particularly excited at the prospect of seeing Pattinson embrace a darker, more sinister character in the sprawling Dune universe—a stark contrast to his recent heroic roles. With Dune: Messiah promising even more political intrigue, betrayal, and philosophical depth, the potential addition of Robert Pattinson would only heighten the already sky-high anticipation for Villeneuve's next installment. Would you like to see Robert Pattinson in the Dune universe?
Express Tribune
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Robert Pattinson in Talks for Villain Role in Dune 3 as Scytale
Robert Pattinson may be headed to Arrakis. According to sources close to the production, The Batman star is in early talks to join Dune 3, the final chapter in director Denis Villeneuve's acclaimed sci-fi saga. While no official offer has been made, Legendary is reportedly eyeing Pattinson for the key role of Scytale, a villainous shapeshifter from the Bene Tleilax. Villeneuve is currently finalizing the script, with plans to begin filming Dune 3 this summer. The project follows the massive success of Dune: Part One and Dune: Part Two, which together grossed over $1.12 billion worldwide and earned a total of 15 Oscar nominations, including back-to-back Best Picture nods. The returning ensemble includes Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Florence Pugh. With several new roles still to be cast, the franchise continues to draw high-profile talent eager to join the award-winning universe based on Frank Herbert's classic novels. If confirmed, Pattinson would join the franchise after recent projects like The Drama (with Zendaya), Lynne Ramsay's Die, My Love (opposite Jennifer Lawrence), and Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, which he is currently filming. Dune 3 will mark Villeneuve's final entry in the series, though the Dune universe continues to expand, including HBO's Dune: Prophecy, a prequel series set 10,000 years before Paul Atreides' rise. Robert Pattinson is represented by WME, 3 Arts Entertainment, Curtis Brown Group, and attorney Robert Offer.
