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The Sun
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Nepo-baby with Hollywood A-list dad and sitcom icon mom lands part in Dune 3 – can you guess his famous parents?
CAN you guess this nepo-baby's famous parents? This 16-year-old nepo-baby, who has a Hollywood A-list dad and sitcom icon mom has landed a part in Dune 3. 9 9 9 Nakoa-Wolf will star as one of the twins born to Timothée Chalamet's character Paul Atreides and Zendaya's Chani, as per Deadline. This nepo-baby will make his big screen debut as Leto II. In the flick, his on-screen sister, Ghanima, will be played by Ida Brooke. Nakoa-Wolf's parents in the real world are known for their acting abilities, too. His dad is known for his work in Aquaman, and his mom is known for her work on sitcom The Cosby Show. You've guessed it, his parents are Jason Mamoa and Lisa Bonet. 9 9 9 9 Not only will Nakoa-Wolf be following in his father's footsteps by starring in the flick, but his dad will be starring alongside him. Jason, 45, will return to the Dune franchise as Duncan Idaho . His character died in the first Dune film, but was resurrected as a clone in the six-book series written by Frank Herbert. Jason shares his son and daughter Lola, who is almost 18, with ex-wife Lisa Bonet, 57. Jason Mamoa's iconic Rolls-Royce Phantom II transformed into 'whisper quiet' ride after huge transformation Fans of the Dune franchise have already reacted to the news of Nakoa-Wolf's casting in the third movie. "The nepotism turns me off," slammed one person. "Nepo babies need work too," joked a second. "No they don't. They rich," replied a third. A fourth person then asked: "Is this nepotism we like or no? I think it's cool but I never know which way the wind will blow lol." "Depends on if the kid can act or not," someone replied. Another then slammed: "It's nepotism either way, people just care less if he's a good actor. "I don't have an issue with nepotism in the entertainment industry as long as they are actually good at their jobs." Though there has been some negativity surrounding the Dune 3 casting announcement, there has also been some positivity. "Beautiful casting," penned one, adding, "Absolutely beautiful. "I cannot wait for several certain scene adaptations, and I've had the ending of what I think will be in the movie stuck in my head since the first time I finished reading Messiah for the first time. Can't wait." 9
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jason Momoa's nepo baby son Nakoa-Wolf, 16, lands huge role in Dune 3
Jason Momoa is a proud papa after his son reportedly landed an important role in the upcoming third Dune movie. Momoa's son, Nakoa-Wolf, 16, will star as one of the twins born to Timothée Chalamet's character Paul Atreides and Zendaya 's Chani, according to Deadline. Nakoa-Wolf will make his big screen debut as Leto II, and his on-screen sister, Ghanima, will be played by Ida Brooke, per the outlet. Momoa, 45, will return to the franchise as Duncan Idaho. His character died in the first Dune film, but was resurrected as a clone in the six-book series written by Frank Herbert. Momoa - who was recently at the Cannes Film Festival - shares his son and daughter Lola, almost 18, with ex-wife Lisa Bonet, 57. Brooke has had small parts in Silo on AppleTV+ and in the film The Primrose Railway Children. Robert Pattinson is said to be in talks to play a villain in the third film as production begins to ramp up, according to the outlet, but nothing has been confirmed. If the story is indeed that of Dune: Messiah, it's expected to take place 12 years after the last film. The plot follows Atreides' struggles with the consequences of his Fremen-led jihad upon his ascension to Emperor Muad'Dib. Director Denis Villaneuve is expected to helm this next part of the saga as well. Filming on Dune 3 could begin as soon as next month, ahead of a hoped for December 2026 release. Both of the previous Dune films have been huge successes. Nakoa-Wolf will star as Leto Atreides in the third chapter of the franchise and Ida Brooke will star as his twin sister Ghanima Nakoa-Wolf and Brooke will star as the children of Timothée Chalamet's character Paul Atreides and Zendaya 's Chani. Production is expected to start on Dune 3 as soon as next month Jason Momoa, 45, will return to the franchise as Duncan Idaho . His character died in the first Dune film, but was resurrected as a clone in the six-book series written by Frank Herbert Dune: Part 1 earned more than $410 million globally and Dune: Part 2 pulled in more than $710 million. Jason Momoa will be seen next in the AppleTV+ series, Chief of War. He plays the title character as a Hawaiian war chief who joins a bloody campaign to unite the warring islands in order to save them from the threat of colonization. The first episode will drop August 1 and be followed by a weekly upload through September 19.
