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Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Dune 3 gets an exciting filming update which will reassure fans
Dune fans who are eagerly awaiting the third instalment will be pleased to hear that filming should be underway very, very soon. According to Deadline, filming on Dune 3 will begin in July which tracks with previous reports that the production was aiming for a summer start. Last July Dune 3's release date was confirmed for 18 December, 2026 and hopefully the film should still be on track to come out as planned. Dune 3 will see Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Florence Pugh all returning to the franchise. Pugh's character Princess Irulan is expected to take on a bigger role in the third instalment with director Denis Villeneuve previously comparing her importance to Zendaya's character Chani. Related: Best streaming services in 2025 He told Moviefone: "Of course, if there's a Dune Messiah as we plan, [Irulan will] become one of the prominent characters of that whole series. I'm doing a bit of what I did with Zendaya in the first movie. "I introduced Chani in Dune and then she becomes one of the main characters in Part Two. I do the same with Florence, I just introduced her in Part Two and if there's a Dune Messiah, she becomes one of the main characters." One more surprising name that will also be back is Jason Momoa whose character Duncan Idaho died in the first movie and was not present in the second. Related: Dune 3 will adapt Frank Herbert's 1969 novel Dune Messiah where Momoa's character Idaho is cloned and brought back to life as an artificially created human known as a ghola. The cast of Dune 3 may also have a big name addition as in April it was reported that Robert Pattinson had been offered a role, though his casting has not yet been confirmed. Dune 3 will be released on December 18, 2026. Dune: Part Two is available to buy in the UK from , , and more. Digital Spy's first print magazine is here! Buy in newsagents or , now priced at just £3.99.£99.00 at Amazon£328.00 at at at Audible at EE at at at at £54.98 at at at at EE at at at Amazon£91.40 at at at at at Sky Mobile at at at at at EE£19.00 at Game at Pandora at at at at at at at Game£123.99 at at at at at at Three at Pandora at at at Fitbit£49.99 at at at at at at at at at £1199.00 at AO at at at at at at at at at John Lewis£44.99 at at at at at John Lewis at at at at at at at Amazon£44.99 at at John Lewis & Partners at at at at at John Lewis & Partners£119.99 at at Amazon£6.62 at at at at Fitbit$29.85 at at Amazon at Three at at at at Apple at at at Three at at at at at at Amazon£189.99 at at at John Lewis£49.99 at at at at EE at at at at at at at Audible at at at EE at at at Amazon at at at at at Apple£449.00 at John Lewis at at at at Samsung at at Apple at at at John Lewis at Three$365.00 at Microsoft at at at at at Amazon£79.98 at at crunchyroll£449.00 at John Lewis£79.00 at Samsung£1199.00 at AO$365.00 at Microsoft at John Lewis & Partners£299.00 at Microsoft at at at at at at at at at Amazon at at at John Lewis at at John Lewis & PartnersShop now at at at at at Microsoft at at at John Lewis at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at at You Might Also Like PS5 consoles for sale – PlayStation 5 stock and restocks: Where to buy PS5 today? IS MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 7 THE BEST IN THE SERIES? OUR REVIEW AEW game is a modern mix of No Mercy and SmackDown
The Independent
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Dune star confirms he is returning in third film: ‘If you didn't read the books, it's not my fault'
Fans who believed they had seen the last of Jason Momoa 's Duncan Idaho in Dune can rest easy as the actor has confirmed he is returning in the final part of the trilogy. The Game of Thrones star appeared in the first instalment of the sci-fi blockbuster, Dune, in 2021, playing Duncan Idaho, a swordmaster of House Atreides, who mentors Timothée Chalamet 's Paul Atreides in the martial arts. Idaho sacrifices himself to allow Paul and his mother Jessica, played by Rebecca Ferguson, time to escape an ambush, similar to how he dies in the Frank Herbert novel that the Denis Villeneuve -directed film is adapted from. He did not reprise his role in Dune: Part Two, which released in 2024. Speaking to Craig Melvin on Today, Momoa confirmed his appearance in Dune 3, which is reportedly based on Herbert's Dune Messiah. 'I'm making a comeback,' said the Aquaman star. 'You heard it first, right here with you, baby.' In Dune Messiah, which takes place 12 years after the events of Dune: Part Two, Idaho is brought back as Hayt, a clone of his former self, and presented to Paul. When asked if his role in the third film would follow the trajectory his character took in the books, Momoa turned coy, but didn't appear to be upset that he may have revealed a spoiler. '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?' Momoa said. '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.' Reports from April 2024 stated that the third film, still untitled, was already in development. In February this year, reports said shooting was expected to begin this summer, but June was considered too early with a mid-late summer start seen as more feasible. Zendaya is likely to return as Chani, but production will likely have to work around her busy 2025 schedule, which includes Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, a fourth Spider-Man film and Euphoria season 3. The epic adaptation has proven a huge hit for the director and Warner Bros, with Dune: Part Two earning over $700m (£555m) worldwide and five Oscar nominations. In February 2024, even before the release of Dune: Part Two, Villeneuve shared that the third film would be his final instalment in the franchise. The director said in December 2023 that Dune Messiah was 'being written right now', adding: 'The screenplay is almost finished but it is not finished. It will take a little time … There's a dream of making a third movie … it would make absolute sense to me.' Momoa revealed in 2021 that he snuck an Easter egg into the first film in tribute to his son. Idaho's martial arts moves were heavily inspired by the Filipino national martial art of Kali. In an interview with IndieWire, Momoa said that he 'never really learned' the martial art style prior to Dune, though his son knew it well. 'My son does that,' Momoa said. 'There's definitely these intimate moments where I'm signalling to my son. That's a Kali move, where you put your hand on your heart and put it on your head. That's to Timothée in the movie, but that's to my son in real life.'
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dune 3: Jason Momoa Confirms Duncan Idaho's Return for Denis Villeneuve Movie
Jason Momoa has confirmed that he'll return as Duncan Idaho in . Momoa played Duncan Idaho, a swordmaster of House Atreides, in Denis Villeneuve's Dune, which was released in 2021. Momoa did not return for the sequel, Dune: Part Two, as his character seemingly dies at the end of the first movie. Speaking with TODAY's Craig Melvin on Monday, March 31, 2025, Momoa confirmed that he'll be returning to Arrakis for Dune 3. 'I'm making a comeback,' Momoa said. 'You heard it first, right here with you, baby.' Regarding how his character comes back, Momoa said, '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.' According to a February 2025 article published by Deadline, Dune 3 is looking to begin production sometime this summer, 'providing key elements fall into place (talent avails, etc).' A release date for the film has not yet been set. An official title for Dune 3 has also not yet been unveiled; however, the movie is expected to be an adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune Messiah, which is the second book (Villeneuve's two movies have so far adapted the first novel) in his sci-fi series. Published in 1969, Dune Messiah picks up 12 years after Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) has ruled as Emperor for 12 years. Momoa, meanwhile, will soon be seen in A Minecraft Movie, which opens in United States theaters on April 4, 2025. The Aquaman star is also currently filming scenes for 2026's Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, as he has been cast as Lobo in James Gunn and Peter Safran's DCU. The post Dune 3: Jason Momoa Confirms Duncan Idaho's Return for Denis Villeneuve Movie appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
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.
Telegraph
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
‘Ibsen in space' meets Hitler: Why Dune Messiah will be the bleakest blockbuster ever made
Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two had it all: psychic space nuns, giant worms and a confused-looking Christopher Walken as ruler of the known universe. But 12 months on from its release, it is undeniable that this bursting-at-the-seams epic is lacking in one significant aspect. Villeneuve's adaptation of Frank Herbert's cult desert saga has proved a complete wash-out at awards season, picking up a mere two Oscars in the anorak-y Best Sound and Best Visual Effects categories. Villeneuve wasn't even nominated for Best Director, much less considered a frontrunner for the accolade. Given that the movie was clearly primed for the Academy Awards podium – as was 2021's Dune: Part 1– that might be considered a disappointment. Which may explain why Villeneuve and stars Timothée Chalamet and Zendyaya are so keen to crack on with the final chapter in their trilogy. It's sand and deliver time all over again. This summer – a full 12 months ahead of schedule – cameras will roll on Villeneuve's take on the third chapter of Hebert's Dune series, Dune Messiah. Villeneuve has let it be known that this would be his final Dune film (Herbert wrote six novels in all). In other words, Messiah is being lined up to become the sci-fi equivalent of Peter Jackson's The Return of the King – the closing instalment of the Lord of the Rings and an awards blockbuster, which swept the boards by winning Best Picture and Best Director among its record-equalling 11 Oscars. But if Warners Bros executives are banking on Messiah serving as a glorious, Oscar-bagging full stop to the industry's grandest feat of speculative storytelling since Jackson's LotR, they might want to actually dust down their faded copies of the book. Instead of the whizz-bang space adventure they no doubt anticipated, they will be surprised to discover a slow-paced, small-scale tale, short on action and featuring a memorable passage where Chalamet's hero, Paul Atreides, sings the praises of another charismatic leader: Hitler. If anything, Messiah is Lord of the Rings in reverse. Where Tolkien's Return of the King novel was a triumphant conclusion to a grand romp, Messiah is the precise opposite. Herbert published it in 1969 as a calculated riposte to those who enjoyed the original Dune (1965) a little too much and mistook the all-conquering Atreides as its hero. Dune ends with Paul fulfilling the ancient prophecy that a blue-eyed stranger would lead the Fremen natives of the Planet Arrakis (aka Dune) in a war of universal conquest. Herbert had intended it as a warning against Messiah figures – but many readers saw Paul as the charismatic good guy and cheered him on as his followers slaughtered billions and enslaved many more. As Villeneuve put it in a recent interview, people regarded Paul as Luke Skywalker, when Herbert intended him to be a Darth Vader – someone who starts with good intentions but is corrupted by their absolute power. Dune Messiah was his attempt at setting the record straight. For that reason, it is everything Dune is not. It is a political drama rather than a grand adventure and most of the text consists of unlikeable people conspiring in darkened rooms. Think Game of Thrones without the sex, the dragons or the shocking violence. 'Heroes are painful, superheroes are a catastrophe. The mistakes of superheroes involve too many of us in disaster,' the author would explain. 'Dune Messiah performs a classic inversion of the theme.' The story begins 12 years after Dune. Paul is Emperor, having ascended to power on the back of a holy conquest by the Fremen (body count: 61 billion). His followers are fanatical while Paul, who is cursed to see the future with near-total clarity, believes he must continue waging war to stop humanity from stagnation. At the same time, he feels powerless in the face of the religious fervour he has awakened in the Fremen. He is both a reluctant prophet and a king stooped low beneath the heaviest crown in history. He has also attracted some notable enemies. A conspiracy, including a member of the powerful Spacing Guild and a shape-shifter named Scytale, believes Paul has gone too far and must be cast down. With that goal in mind, they resurrect his old bodyguard, Duncan Idaho – Jason Momoa in the movies – and programme him to kill Paul when the Emperor is at an emotionally vulnerable moment. But when that plan doesn't work, they turn to a tactical nuclear strike to blind Paul – who, it transpires, has burnt out on absolute power and decides to follow the old Fremen tradition of wandering off into the desert to die. Not that he's actually blind – because of his psychic abilities, he can 'see' the future, a bit like Keanu Reeves in the Matrix sequels. The book ends with Paul vanishing into the wilderness while his lover Chani perishes in childbirth, having given birth to their twins. There are no glorious victories, no sweeping montages– nothing to send audiences home feeling happy. Will the Academy be wooed by what is essentially an Ibsen play in space? Asked about the challenges of adapting Dune Messiah, Villeneuve points out that he had already made significant changes to Herbert's work. In the Dune novel, Chani is a fanatical follower of Paul. On the screen, she becomes a sceptical surrogate for the audience as we see Paul ascend to dictatorial grandeur and lose the run of himself. 'The character of Chani is different from the book. She is someone who doesn't believe what Paul represents, which is very different from the book,' said the director. 'That's why we made those changes in Chani. The idea was to create the distance with Paul, to understand that he took the wrong door. To ensure the movie would be a cautionary tale against messianic figures and not a celebration of Paul.' Having laid that groundwork, the idea is to build on those themes in Dune Messiah – so that it does not jar with the previous movies in the way that the novel did with Dune. Villeneuve has also stated that many of the stunning action scenes we see on in the film were extrapolations from the novel. He argues that the critique that Dune Messiah talks about world-changing events rather than showing them applies equally to Dune. 'If I go back to the first novel, Dune…very often you have to two characters saying, 'wow that was a battle'. All the Dune books are written like that. The idea, as screenwriter is to go into them and bring them up to the surface. There is a lot of rich cinematic material – they are in the descriptions, it's very vague. Dune Messiah follows the same writing technique. We have the same approach to bringing it to the screen.' But while Villeneuve will no doubt add a great deal to the story, he will want to expunge a few elements too. Such as the scene in which Paul, talking to his Fremen henchman Stilgar (Javier Bardem in the movies), expresses his admiration of figures from 'Old Terra' – in the Dune universe long ago nuked into oblivion. 'There's another emperor I want you to note in passing – a Hitler. He killed more than six million. Pretty good for those days,' says Paul. In the novel, the line, while striking, nonetheless makes sense. Paul is under no illusions that he is a monster and following the tradition of Genghis Khan, Stalin and Hitler. But it is unthinkable that Timothée Chalamet, still eying that first Oscar, is going to be seen praising Hitler on screen. It would become the meme that would follow him to his grave. Then there is the question of where to stop. Dune Messiah concludes with Herbert's saga about to become properly wacky. In the next novel, 1976's Children of Dune, Paul's son Leto II turns into a hybrid of a human and one of the giant Sandworms (rumours that Paul himself would become a worm are believed to have turned Val Kilmer off the part when offered it by David Lynch, director of the original 1984 Dune adaptation). Herbert barely gets away with this on the page – on screen, it would surely be impossible to pull off. And yet, it is with Children of Dune that Paul's story ends. In Dune Messiah, he disappears into the desert – a blind wanderer fleeing his destiny. He returns in Children of Dune as a mysterious preacher, speaking out against the religion he himself helped establish. He then comes to a sticky end when one of his followers kills him – a bittersweet conclusion that Villeneuve will need to include if he is to do justice to the story. The question is whether he can do so while avoiding the Leto II Worm-man problem. Villeneuve has achieved a great deal in his career – but making us believe a man can burrow may be beyond even his capabilities.
