Dune: Part Threeis reportedly adding a major star to its cast. The movie will be based on the novelDune: Messiahby Frank Herbert and will follow Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) as Emperor of the Known Universe, following the events ofDenis Villeneuve’sDune: Part Two. Scheduled to premiere on June 25, 2025, this highly anticipated sequel will be set 12 years after the previous film, with the cast beginning to grow.
According toThe Hollywood Reporter, actorRobert Pattinson is reportedly being eyed for a villainous role inDune: Part Three. Their sources claim that Pattinson is in the running for the role of Scytale, a shapeshifting Face Dancer who plans to bring down Paul Atreides. While details about Pattinson’s involvement with the film are still unfolding, the chance that he will play Scytale has massive implications forDune: Part Three’s story.
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Pattinson’s Role In Dune: Part Three Is Unknown, But It May Be Huge
In theDunebooks, after Paul Atreides usurps the Golden Lion Throne from Shaddam IV, he begins a war with the other Great Houses that will leave billions dead. ThoughPaul will succeed in conquering most of the opposition by the timeDune: Messiahbegins, he must still face a conspiracy organized by the Bene Gesserit, the Space Guild, and the Tleilaxu to dethrone him, with Scytale aiding in this rebellion.
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After the explosive ending of Dune 2, Dune 3 could cap off Denis Villeneuve’s Dune trilogy by focusing on the events of the novel Dune: Messiah.
It’s unknown how much ofDune Messiahwill be adapted toDune: Part Three,especially following thechanges made forDune: Part Two. However, if Pattinson does end up playing Scytale in the film,he will likely use his shapeshifting abilities to infiltrate Paul’s stronghold in an attempt to assassinate him. So far, Legendary Entertainment hasn’t commented on Pattinson’s potential casting. Also,The Hollywood Reporterclaims no official offer has been made to Pattinson just yet. This is understandable based on his schedule, as he is set to star inThe Batman - Part 2and, reportedly, Christopher Nolan’sThe Odyssey.
Our Take On Pattinson’s Potential Role In Dune: Part Three
Audiences May Get The Franchise’s Next Best Villain
While Pattinson hasn’t been booked forDune:Part Threejust yet, Villeneuve has succeeded in getting several A-list actors to star in his last twoDunefilms. It wouldn’t be a surprise if he tried to capitalize on Pattinson’s talent and star power by making him the villain ofhis finalDunemovie.Pattinson has also succeeded at playing sinister and villainous characters in multiple films, includingGood Time,The Lighthouse, and more recently,Mickey 17. Playing a deadly and manipulative character like Scytale should be the perfect role for him.
