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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Anya Taylor-Joy, Zendaya reunite in Budapest as filming kicks off for Dune: Part Three
Filming for Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Three officially started in Budapest, marking the return of Zendaya, Timothee Chalamet and Anya Taylor-Joy. Amid the shooting, Zendaya and Anya Taylor-Joy were seen exploring the city. Zendaya will reprise her role as Chani in Dune: Part Three.(AFP) An X user going by the handle Film Updates shared a picture of Anya and Zendaya in the Hungarian capital and wrote, 'Anya Taylor-Joy and Zendaya together in Budapest. Production for 'DUNE: PART THREE' is currently underway.' Zendaya, who was wearing a white and black striped t-shirt, and Anya, dressed in a coral shirt, posed for the photo with big grins on their faces. Also read: Denis Villeneuve to direct next James Bond film after Dune: 'Intend to honour the tradition, open path for new mission' Dune third installment name revealed Shooting of the Dune series' third installment, which is backed by Warner Bros Pictures and Legendary Entertainment, has resumed work at Budapest's Origo Film Studios: the same location used for the previous two parts of the film, Screenrant reported. The film's official title was announced recently, and much to the dismay of fans, it is not titled Dune Messiah after Frank Herbert's 1969 novel. Instead, the project is now officially titled as Dune: Part Three in line with industry listings like Rentrak, according to a Variety report. Zendaya and Anya Taylor-Joy lead star-studded cast Zendaya will be repeating her role as Chani. Timothee Chalamet will reprise his role as Paul Atreides, and Anya Taylor-Joy will join them as Alia Atreides, Paul's sister. Her character made a brief appearance in the second film. Variety also reported that the other cast members returning include Florence Pugh, Javier Bardem, and Jason Momoa, who will be a surprise return since it seemed he was removed from Dune: Part Two. Newcomers Nakoa-Wolf Momoa and Ida Brooke have been cast as Leto II and Ghanima Atreides, the children of Paul and Chani, crucial characters in Herbert's Dune Messiah. Also read: Absolute Batman deserves to be DC's next live-action masterpiece: Here's why Production accelerated after Dune: Part Two's success According to another Deadline report, Villeneuve had originally planned a break before working on the third film of the franchise. However, the overwhelming critical and commercial success of Dune: Part Two, which grossed over $714 million worldwide, created an accelerated timeframe. The creators are hoping for a theatrical release in December 2026. Since cinematographer Greig Fraser is tied up on The Batman: Part II, Linus Sandgren will handle the visuals for the third film of the franchise. Meanwhile, composer Hans Zimmer will be returning to lend the same magic his score did in the previous two films. FAQs Why didn't Anya Taylor-Joy shave her head for Furiosa? Anya Taylor-Joy did not shave her head for Furiosa because the director, George Miller, prohibited it. What celebrity looks like Anya Taylor-Joy? Many fans and observers have noted that Anya Taylor-Joy resembles actor and model Maisie Williams, and some have compared her to actress Lily Collins. Are Cara Delevingne and Anya Taylor-Joy together? Cara Delevingne and Anya are close friends and have been spotted at many events. Who went to Anya Taylor-Joy's wedding? Celebrity guests like Cara Delevingne, Julia Garner, Nicholas Hoult, Miles Teller and his wife Keleigh, and Evan Ross were present at her wedding.
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Jason Momoa insists his actor son isn't a nepo baby
Jason Momoa insists his actor son isn't a nepo baby. The Aquaman star's 16-year-old son Nakoa-Wolf Momoa has landed a key role in Dune: Part Three, but his famous father says the teenager got the part without any help from him. Jason told Extra: 'He's into the workforce for the first time. It's going to be good. 'He did it on his own. I don't want to help him, and he's done it all on his own, and good for him.' Nakoa-Wolf, the son of Jason Momoa and 56-year-old actor Lisa Bonet, has been cast in Denis Villeneuve's third Dune instalment alongside Silo star Ida Brooke, 17. The two young actors will portray the twin children of Paul Atreides (played by 29-year-old Timothée Chalamet) and Chani (27-year-old Zendaya.) The film, which follows the events of Frank Herbert's second novel, Dune Messiah, continues the story of Paul Atreides as he becomes emperor. Jason, 45, originally played Duncan Idaho in Villeneuve's 2021 Dune film but did not appear in Dune: Part Two, which was released in 2024. He is confirmed to return in the third instalment, though details about his character's reappearance remain unclear. In the original book series, Duncan is resurrected as a clone – known as a ghola – following his death. Jason added to Extra about Nakoa-Wolf's achievement: 'You want your children to be better than you, and I really, actually believe he is. I couldn't do what he's doing at his age. 'There's no way I could sit in a room with Denis Villeneuve and hold my own. I was on Baywatch at 19. He's 16 and holding shit down with Denis Villeneuve. 'We raised him beautiful. We raised our children… it's just, you know, being loved and being confident in themselves… that is what he is. He's very confident.' The actor was speaking at the premiere in Hawaii of the Chief of War, at which he appeared alongside Nakoa-Wolf and his daughter, 17-year-old Lola Iolani. The historical drama series, which explores the unification of the Hawaiian Islands in the 18th century, marks one of Jason's major projects outside the Dune franchise. In Dune, Jason's Duncan Idaho character was the loyal swordmaster and mentor to Paul Atreides. His character was killed near the film's climax while defending Paul and Lady Jessica (portrayed by 56-year-old Rebecca Ferguson) from Sardaukar forces.
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jason Momoa Reacted To His 16-Year-Old Son Being Cast As Zendaya And Timothée Chalamet's Child In 'Dune: Part Three' — And Denied That He Gave Him Any 'Help'
Last month, you may have seen some chatter around the casting of the two young actors playing Leto II and Ghanima, the twin children of Paul Atreides and Chani, in the upcoming Dune: Part Three. © Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection As far as we know, Dune: Part Three will follow the events of Frank Herbert's second Dune novel, Dune: Messiah. For context, Paul and Chani are portrayed by Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya in Denis Villeneuve's film adaptations. And at the time of the casting reveal, there was much praise for the fact that the filmmaker did a damn-good job of finding two teens who look like they could actually be Timmy and Zendaya's biological kids — which is funny, given that one of the young stars already has very famous parents. In case you missed it, Nakoa-Wolf Momoa — who will star as Leto II alongside Ida Brooke as Ghanima — is the 16-year-old son of Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet. Kevin Winter / Getty Images, Mike Marsland / Mike Marsland/WireImage Of course, Jason also appeared in Dune: Part One as Duncan Idaho back in 2021, and will be reprising the role in Dune: Part Three. However, speaking at the premiere for his new Apple TV+ series, Chief of War, over the weekend, Jason was keen to emphasize that his son landed the part all by himself. 'He did it on his own. I didn't want to help him, and he's done it all on his own,' Jason told Extra TV after being asked about the Dune casting. 'I couldn't do what he's doing at his age. There's no way I could sit in a room with Denis Villeneuve and hold my own. I was on Baywatch at 19. He's 16 and he's holding his shit down with Denis Villeneuve.' Despite praising his son's confidence and work ethic, Jason did joke that Nakoa-Wolf is in for 'a rude awakening' when he sees what really goes into moviemaking. '[He's] into the workforce for the first time. It's gonna be good,' he added. In another red carpet interview with Entertainment Tonight, Jason also joked that his son is gonna be 'way better' than him, which is exactly 'what you want for your children.' 'This kid…I [was] like, 'No, no, you can't act. No, no no,' and then he did it all on his own,' the dad of two gushed. 'He'll be a force.' Shooting for Dune: Part Three is reported to be starting very, very soon, so it sounds like these two have got a fun father-son trip in store. LMK your thoughts on the casting below. Do you love all things TV and movies? Subscribe to the Screen Time newsletter to get your weekly dose of what to watch next and what everyone is flailing over from someone who watches everything! More on this The Young Actors Reportedly Playing Zendaya And Timothée Chalamet's Kids In 'Dune 3' Look SO Much Like Them That It Needs To Be Seen To Be BelievedEllen Durney · June 18, 2025 Here's What "Dune" Characters Would Look Like In Real Life Based On Their Book DescriptionsLauren Garafano · March 2, 2024 21 "Dune 2" Details And Easter Eggs That Are Super Clever, But You Might've Missed ThemNora Dominick · March 5, 2024 Solve the daily Crossword
India Today
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya's Dune 3 official title confirmed: Reports
Previously rumoured to be titled 'Dune Messiah', much like Frank Herbert's original novel, Denis Villeneuve's upcoming adaptation now has an official title. This announcement finally puts to rest long-standing speculation over the film's title and whether the director would stray from the source per Variety, the film is now titled 'Dune: Part three'. Additionally, Villeneuve has now clarified his intentions and hopes audiences will embrace the direction he's chosen. The story will continue to follow Timothee Chalamet's character, Paul Muad'Dib Atreides, as he assumes the role of a leaf out of Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer', the earlier rumours that 'Dune: Part Three' would be shot entirely with IMAX cameras have been debunked. Reports now clarify that while certain sequences will utilise IMAX technology, it will not dominate the production process. Production has officially commenced in Budapest, with Zendaya leading the initial shooting schedule in the Hungarian capital. Returning cast members include Timothee Chalamet, Florence Pugh, Jason Momoa, Javier Bardem, and Anya Timothee Chalamet was recently captured with his partner of two years, Kylie Jenner, far from the film's shooting locations. The couple enjoyed time at Pampelonne Beach in Saint-Tropez, France, on July 5. It remains unclear if Chalamet has since returned to join the production. Meanwhile, Denis Villeneuve is reportedly preparing the cast and crew for an extensive, multi-city shoot planned over several film is expected to feature a significant time leap, as evidenced by the casting of Nakoa-Wolf Momoa and Ida Brooke as Leto II and Ghanima, children of Paul Atreides and Chani, portrayed by Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya respectively. However, many details remain tightly under wraps, including the extent to which the film will adhere to Herbert's original novel.- Ends
See - Sada Elbalad
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"Dune 3" Gets Title, Will Be Shot in Imax
Yara Sameh Denis Villeneuve's upcoming return to Arrakis is titled 'Dune: Part Three.' Reports had called the threequel 'Dune Messiah,' a nod to the 1969 book from Frank Herbert that the entry will adapt as its storyline, following Paul 'Muad'Dib' Atreides as he takes over as emperor. On Rentrak, the film is listed as 'Dune: Part Three.' The installment will also include sequences shot with Imax cameras. However, 'Dune: Part Three' will not be entirely shot with Imax cameras, following in the footsteps of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey,' which is the first and so far only film to be produced that way. In an interview on CNBC, Imax CEO Richard Gelfond seemed to suggest that the next 'Dune' would be filmed entirely with the company's proprietary cameras, but it appears he misspoke. At the end of the interview, Gelfond was asked about Villeneuve being hired by Amazon MGM Studios to direct their reboot of the James Bond franchise. The exec's response also touched on the director's plans for 'Dune: Part Three' at Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment, which will film before the 007 revival. 'From a personal point of view, I was really happy. I like him. I think he's a genius filmmaker,' Gelfond said about the Bond hiring. 'He's so creative. He's making the next 'Dune' — with Imax cameras, he's filming the whole thing. So we haven't started talking yet, but I'm praying that that's the case with Bond.' Gelfond also touted Imax's success through the year's summer blockbuster season, citing that 'F1' earned 23% of its opening weekend grosses in Imax auditoriums. Meanwhile, 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' did 20% in Imax its first two weeks. 'Think of 20% of the box office, when we're less than 1% of the screens. The public is really demanding it,' Gelfond added. Production on 'Dune: Part Three' is set to begin imminently, with Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya reprising their roles. Jason Momoa has also confirmed he will return for 'Part Three,' after featuring in the first 'Dune' but not appearing in 'Part Two.' Last year, Villeneuve spoke about the film and said the next 'Dune' installment 'will not be the completion of a trilogy' in his eyes. 'First, it's important that people understand that for me, it was really a diptych,' Villeneuve said of the first two 'Dune' movies. 'It was really a pair of movies that will be the adaptation of the first book. That's done and that's finished. If I do a third one, which is in the writing process, it's not like a trilogy. It's strange to say that, but if I go back there, it's to do something that feels different and has its own identity.' In a recent Variety interview, Bruce Markoe, senior vice president and head of post-production at Imax, explained what a movie being 'shot with Imax' means for audiences and filmmakers. 'Those movies that were shot with our film cameras receive that kind of nomenclature. Those are different than the 'Filmed for Imax' movies, which are all shot with digital cameras. However, a lot of the same kind of process takes place in the making of the movie when they're shooting with our film cameras,' Markoe said. 'Those movies still do a lot of testing and reviews, and filmmakers work very closely with us throughout the entire production, since it's our camera on set, whereas the 'Filmed for Imax' program is using certified digital cameras that are not necessarily unique to us.' 'Dune: Part Three' is expected to arrive in theaters in December 2026. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
