Dune filming: Part three should start soon, and the premiere is scheduled for 2026
Jason Momoa (Aquaman) surprised the fans on Thursday, July 31, by release a video on social networks in which he appears shaving for the first time in six years, as preparation to return to the role in Dune: Part threefrom Denis Villeneuve (The arrival).
“Just for you, Denis“, he said Momoa In the video, addressing the franchise director. Shortly thereafter, he lamented in a humorous tone: “Drug! I hated it.”
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Momoa played Duncan Idaho in the first movie of the saga, released in 2021. The character, master of the sword and mentor of Paul Atreides (lived by Timothée Chalamet), has a striking role in sacrificing himself to save Paul and his mother, Jessica, during an attack by the Sardaukar forces. Absent in Dune: Part two, Momoa He had already confirmed his return in the third part of the trilogy.
In the books of Frank Herbertwhich inspire the saga, Duncan Idaho returns in cloned versions known as “Gholas”. It is not yet known if the filmmaker will follow this narrative line, but the presence of Momoa In the new chapter reinforces the expectation of fans for the outcome of the adaptation. The filming of Dune: Part three They should start soon, and the debut is scheduled for 2026.
What is the story of Dune?
Dune It is set in the distant future, where planets are part of an intergalactic feudal empire, led by noble families. In history, the family of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet, Wonka) Accepts controlling the planet Deserto Arrakis, also known as Duna, producer of a valuable spice, which makes him the target of interest in so many other families.
In the second part of the story, Paul and your mother, Lady Jessica Atreides (Rebecca Ferguson, The King of the Show), are together Chani (Zendaya, Spider-Man: No return home) and the Fremen, ancient residents of Arrakis. Together they plan to gather an army of allies to combat the relentless Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgård, Thor: Love and Thunder).
In addition to Chalamet, Zendaya, Fergly and Skarsgårdthe cast of Dune: Part 2 even includes Josh Brolin (Deadpool 2), Sharon Duncan-Brester (Sex education), JAVIER BARDEM (Mother!) and Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy), Christopher Walken (The Outlaws), Florence Pugh (Black widow), Austin Butler (Elvis), Léa Seydoux (007: No time to die) and Anya Taylor-Joy (The Queen Gabbit).
Also read:Denis Villeneuve confirms that ‘Duna 3’ will be his last movie in the franchise
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