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The Independent
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Dune actor looks unrecognisable after mini transformation
Jason Momoa has shaved his beard for the first time in six years in preparation for his role in ' Dune: Part Three'. The actor, who reprises his role as Duncan Idaho, expressed his dislike for his clean-shaven appearance. Momoa confirmed his return to the franchise in April, despite his character being killed off in the first 'Dune' film. The third instalment will adapt Frank Herbert's 'Dune Messiah', where Duncan Idaho returns as a clone. Momoa's 16-year-old son, Nakoa-Wolf, has also been cast in the film, a decision Momoa stated he had no influence over.
Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jason Momoa shaves beard for 1st time in 6 years for 'Dune 3'
Jason Momoa is changing up his look again, shaving his beard for the first time in six years for his return in the upcoming film "Dune: Part Three." The actor can be seen shaving outdoors in a new Instagram video post and shares his reaction along the way. "Damn it! I hate it," Momoa says in the video. "I think it's been about six years, maybe a little bit more, since I did 'Dune.' What was really special about that is, that is when I started and I started launching Mananalu," he continues, referring to the reusable bottled water company he launched in 2019. "Only for you, Denis," he adds, a nod to "Dune" film series director and co-writer Denis Villeneuve. Jason Momoa to portray Hawaiian warrior in epic new drama 'Chief of War' Momoa played Duncan Idaho in the 2021 "Dune" film and is expected to reprise the role for the third installment. The cast of "Dune: Part Three" is aiming to begin filming soon, and the film is slated for a potential 2026 release. Momoa's 16-year-old son Nakoa-Wolf Momoa was also recently announced as a new cast member of "Dune: Part Three." Momoa, a father of two, told Extra what he thought about his son following his footsteps into the entertainment world. Jason Momoa dances with Meryl Streep in epic photos "It's going to be good. He did it on his own. I don't want to help him," Momoa said. "I couldn't do what he's doing at his age," he added. "There's no way I could sit in a room with ['Dune: Part Three' director] Denis Villeneuve and hold my own. I was on 'Baywatch' at 19. He's 16 and holding s--- down with Denis Villeneuve." Solve the daily Crossword
The Independent
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
A-list star unrecognisable after shaving his beard for first time in six years
Watch as Jason Momoa undergoes an unrecognisable transformation as he shaves his beard off for the first time in six years. Sharing footage of the makeover on his Instagram account on Wednesday (30 July), the actor revealed he was shaving off his signature look ahead of filming for Dune: Part Three. 'Only for you, Denis,' said Momoa, referring to Denis Villeneuve, director of the sci-fi film series. As he began shaving, he said 'this is the kick-off', before he later joked 'god damn it, I hate it' after taking a look at his now bare face. 'Oh wow, now that's gonna take some getting used to,' one fan reacted in the comments. Momoa, who plays Duncan Idaho in the film series, last shaved his facial hair in 2019 ahead of the filming of the first Dune Movie.
Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jason Momoa Shaves For The First Time In Six Years For ‘Dune 3': 'Goddamnit, I Hate It'
Jason Momoa is getting ready to get back into character for Dune: Part Three and filmed himself shaving his facial hair. In a new video posted on social media, the Aquaman actor said the last time he had shaved was for the first film. More from Deadline Taron Egerton Says He's "Too Messy" To Play James Bond, Ruling Himself Out Of Denis Villeneuve's Plans Barbara Broccoli Gives Verdict On Denis Villeneuve As Director Of Next James Bond Ozzy Osbourne's All-Star Farewell Concert With Black Sabbath Draws 40,000 'Only for you, Denis,' Momoa says in the video, giving a shoutout to Dune director Denis Villeneuve. After Momoa shaved off his facial hair, he looked at himself and said, 'Goddamnit, I hate it!' Dune was first released in 2021, where Momoa played the role of Duncan Idaho, a swordmaster of House Atreides and a mentor to Timothée Chalamet's Paul Atreides. Momoa didn't appear in the sequel, released in 2024, but will return for Dune: Part Three, which is expected to open in theaters on December 18, 2026. The third film in the Dune film series is based on the 1969 novel Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert, which follows Atreides' struggles with the consequences of his Fremen-led jihad upon his ascension to Emperor Muad'Dib. Momoa will be joined by his son Nakoa-Wolf Momoa in Dune: Part Three, who was recently cast alongside Ida Brooke as Leto II and Ghanima, the twin offspring of Paul Atreides (Chalamet) and Chani (Zendaya). Deadline reported in April that Robert Pattinson would be joining the film series in a new role, with sources saying he would take on the villain role of Scytale. Last year, Villeneuve said that this third film would be his last entry in the Dune saga, telling Vanity Fair, 'It's important that people understand that for me, it was really a diptych. 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.' The filmmaker said that he 'would love to do something else' following the third installment of the saga. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About The 'Heartstopper' Movie So Far Everything We Know About 'Emily In Paris' Season 5 So Far List Of Hollywood & Media Layoffs From Paramount To Warner Bros Discovery To CNN & More
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'A rude awakening': Jason Momoa addresses son's movie debut in Dune: Part Three
Jason Momoa thinks his son Nakoa-Wolf Momoa is in for a "rude awakening" with his first movie role in Dune: Part Three. The 16-year-old actor is set to make his screen debut in director Denis Villeneuve's upcoming sci-fi blockbuster as Paul Atreides' (Timothee Chalamet) son Leto II, and his famous dad has admitted he's in for quite the surprise when production begins. Speaking with Extra, Jason, 45, said of Nakoa-Wolf: "A rude awakening is what he's in for. He's into the workforce for the first time. It's going to be good. He did it on his own." The A Minecraft Movie star added he didn't want to "help" his son with the job as he wants Nakoa-Wolf to be "better" than him. Jason added: "I don't want to help him, and he's done it all on his own, and good for him. "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." The Aquaman actor – who also has daughter Lola, 17, with his wife Lisa Bonet – concluded Nakoa-Wolf was "very confident". He said: "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." Nakoa-Wolf will be joined by Silo Star Ida Brooke, who will be playing his twin sister Ghanima in Dune: Part Three. The young actor will also be starring alongside his father, who is set to reprise his role as a resurrected Duncan Idaho - known as a ghola. Dune: Part Three will see the return of Zendaya's Chani, Florence Pugh's Princess Irulan, Rebecca Ferguson's Lady Jessica, Javier Bardem's Stilgar, and Josh Brolin's Gurney Halleck. Robert Pattinson is also said to be in the running for the antagonist role of Scytale - a Face Dancer and secret agent of the Bene Tleilax who plays a central role in Dune: Messiah as part of a conspiracy to overthrow Paul Atreides.
