Robert Pattinson may feature in Dune 3: Here's everything we know about his expected role in the dystopian thriller
Robert Pattinson is rumored to join Dune 3 as Scytale, a shape-shifting villain central to the plot of Dune: Messiah. While not yet confirmed, his potential casting has fans excited for a high-stakes showdown with Timoth¨¦e Chalamet.
Denis Villeneuve is gearing up to direct Dune 3, the final chapter in the film series, following the success of its predecessor. The movie will reunite Timoth¨¦e Chalamet and Zendaya this summer. With high expectations surrounding the film, Villeneuve is reportedly planning a big finale, with Robert Pattinson rumoured to join the cast in a key role.
What role will Robert Pattinson play in Dune 3?
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor is being considered for a major role in Dune 3, and fans are already speculating. He's expected to take on the role of Scytale, a shape-shifting assassin and one of the main villains in Dune: Messiah, the next chapter in the series.
For those who aren¡¯t deep into the lore, Scytale isn¡¯t just any villain. He¡¯s part of a secretive group called the Bene Tleilax, and he plays a key role in plotting against Paul Atreides, Timoth¨¦e Chalamet¡¯s character.
Why we think Pattinson will make a great villain
Pattinson feels like a natural fit for the role of Scytale. He¡¯s been choosing bold, intense roles for years ¡ª from The Lighthouse to The Batman ¡ª and Scytale offers the kind of complex energy he tends to lean into.
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It would be his first time in the Dune franchise, but he already has the sci-fi chops, with the latest being his starring role in Bong Joon Ho-directed Mickey 17. Additionally, seeing him go toe-to-toe with Chalamet on screen would be one cinematic dream coming true.
More about Dune 3
Filming for Dune 3 is expected to start in the summer 2025, so casting news is just starting to roll out, with more big names expected to join the franchise. Pattinson¡¯s name isn¡¯t officially locked in yet, as an official confirmation is still awaited. Reports suggest that the Twilight star is considering the role.
In the meantime, he¡¯s staying busy with a packed schedule, including The Drama with Zendaya, Die, My Love with Jennifer Lawrence and Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey with Christopher Nolan. If he does join Dune, it¡¯s shaping up to be one of the most talked-about casting choices of the year.
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