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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.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jason Momoa Sets His Return as Duncan Idaho in ‘Dune 3': ‘I'm Making a Comeback'
As director Denis Villeneuve inches closer to starting production on 'Dune 3,' actor Jason Momoa has made his future with the sci-fi franchise known. During a Monday interview with 'Today', Momoa confirmed that he will be reprising his role as Duncan Idaho in Villeneuve's sequel to 2024's 'Dune: Part Two.' When asked by host Craig Melvin if he's 'gotten a call' about the film, Momoa responded, 'Well, I'm not sure if I'm going to get in trouble or not, but it's the same thing like 'Game of Thrones,' you know what I mean? If you didn't read the books, it's not my fault, right?' 'Yeah, there's going to be… I'm going to be coming back,' he continued. 'I'm making a comeback! You heard it first, right here with you, baby.' Laughing, Momoa added, 'You just got me in trouble!' In 2021's 'Dune: Part One,' Momoa's Duncan, the swordmaster of House Atreides and an influential mentor to Timothée Chalamet's Paul Atreides, willingly sacrifices himself in order to give Paul and his mother Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) enough time to escape a deadly ambush. Duncan dies in a similar fashion in author Frank Herbert's original 'Dune' novel. However, the character is brought back to life in Herbert's third 'Dune' book, 'Dune Messiah,' as a clone-like replica of his original self. 'Messiah' takes place 12 years after 'Dune: Part Two' and it explores the fallout of Paul's bloody rise to ultimate power. Duncan, for his part, goes on to be the only character featured in all six of Herbert's original 'Dune' books. Villeneuve's 'Dune 3,' oft prematurely referred to by fans as 'Dune Messiah,' is expected to be, like its two predecessors, a largely faithful adaptation of its Herbert-penned source material. Momoa's confirmation of his return is not, therefore, a particularly shocking revelation. It is, however, noteworthy that Momoa has chosen to announce his return so early. 'Dune 3' is not expected to begin filming until later this year. It is a move reminiscent of Josh Brolin's insistence that 'Dune: Part Two' be added to his IMDb page shortly after the release of 'Dune: Part One,' despite the fact that the fate of his character, Gurney Halleck, is left purposefully ambiguous at the end of the first film. Villeneuve's 'Dune' movies continue to inspire a level of excitement from their cast members the likes of which is rarely seen these days in Hollywood's expensive franchise world. It is not hard to see why, though, as both 'Dune: Part One' and 'Dune: Part Two' garnered considerable critical praise, financial success and awards recognition following their respective releases. 'Dune 3' is expected to hit theaters in 2026. The post Jason Momoa Sets His Return as Duncan Idaho in 'Dune 3': 'I'm Making a Comeback' | Video appeared first on TheWrap.
USA Today
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
How many Oscars did 'Dune: Part Two' win? See how sci-fi epic fared at 2025 Academy Awards
Sci-fi epic "Dune: Part Two," directed by Denis Villeneuve, was thrust back into the national spotlight Sunday night, winning two Oscars at the 97th Academy Awards in Los Angeles. "Dune: Part Two" was in running for the night's biggest prize – best picture – alongside "Anora," "A Complete Unknown," "Conclave," "I'm Still Here," "The Substance," "Dune: Part Two" and "Nickel Boys." "Anora" ultimately won that award. USA TODAY's Brian Truitt gave the film three and a half stars out of four, saying that the "sci-fi epic gets it right the second time around." "Even though it snagged six Oscars (and a best picture nomination), the previous 'Dune' was a mixed bag with lackluster storytelling – even David Lynch's crazypants 1984 adaptation was a more entertaining exercise," Truitt wrote. "But 'Part Two' rights the cosmic battleship with plenty of staggering visuals, all the gigantic sandworms you'd ever want, plus a deeper thematic exploration of power, colonialism and religion." 'Dune 2' review:Timothee Chalamet sci-fi epic gets it right the second time around Rate your 'Film of the Year': Join our Movie Meter panel and make your voice heard! Based on Frank Herbert's celebrated novel of the same name, the film explored "the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family," per Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures. Here's how the film fared at the Oscars. How many Academy Awards did 'Dune: Part Two' win? "Dune: Part Two" won two awards in total during Sunday's ceremony. The film won in the following categories: Best sound Best visual effects The film did not win in the following categories: Best picture Best cinematography Best production design In comparison, "Dune: Part One" won six Academy Awards and was nominated for 10 awards. Oscars winners live:See who got awards, including Zoe Saldaña and 'Wicked' When did 'Dune: Part Two' release? "Dune: Part Two" released in cinemas on March 1, 2024. "Dune: Part One," meanwhile, released on Oct. 22, 2021. 'Dune: Part Two' cast The cast of "Dune: Part Two" includes: Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides as Paul Atreides Zendaya as Chani as Chani Rebecca Ferguson as Jessica as Jessica Javier Bardem as Stilgar as Stilgar Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan as Princess Irulan Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck as Gurney Halleck Léa Seydoux as Lady Margot Fenring as Lady Margot Fenring Dave Bautista as Beast Rabban as Beast Rabban Anya Taylor-Joy as Alia Atreides Contributing: KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
