"Dune 3. Messiah": Pattinson is offered the role of the main villain in the film
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Twilight star may get the role of Tleilaxu master in the third part of "Dune". Filming is scheduled for the summer of 2025, and the premiere of the film is expected in December 2026.
"Twilight" star Robert Pattinson may get the role of Tleilaxu Master Scytale in the third film based on Frank Herbert's science fiction series - Dune 3. Messiah. This is reported by Deadline, writes UNN.
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While Denis Villeneuve is finishing work on the script for the next installment of the "Dune" franchise, the director is actively looking for additions to the existing star ensemble. The publication notes that the actor has not yet received an offer, but the film's developers are discussing his possible participation in the film.
It is expected that many of the saga's already well-known stars - Timothée Chalamet, Florence Pugh, Zendaya and others - will return. Despite this, there are several new roles. And as has been the case with the "Dune" project, stars are lining up for the opportunity to appear in the Oscar-winning franchise.
As Deadline reported earlier, filming is scheduled for the summer. And Villeneuve is returning to direct.
For reference
"Dune" is Legendary's vast, multi-format science fiction universe, based on the Hugo Award-winning series of novels by Frank Herbert. Two feature films have already been presented to the audience. "Dune: Part One" was released in 2021, and in 2024, "Dune: Part Two" was presented. Together, the two films grossed $1.12 billion worldwide and won eight Oscars in 15 nominations, including Best Picture nominations.
The latest entry in the universe is the prequel television series "Dune: Prophecy" from "Lost" writer and producer Alison Schapker, set 10,000 years ago. the premiere of the series "The Rise of Paul Atreides" on HBO and Max has already received critical acclaim.
As for Pattinson, the "Batman" star has been busy, recently completing work on the A24 film "Drama," which also stars his "Dune" co-star Zendaya. At the same time, he is working on Lynne Ramsay's "Die, My Love," starring Jennifer Lawrence. In addition, Pattison is working on Christopher Nolan's adaptation of "The Odyssey" and is producing the A24 Primetime film.
Dune 3. Messiah will be released in theaters on December 18, 2026, unless plans change.
Let us remind you
HBO has renewed the prequel series "Dune: Prophecy" for a second season just days before the first season finale. The series tells the story of the origin of the Bene Gesserit 10,000 years before the events of the original "Dune."
