Robert Pattinson May Join Dune 3's Star-Studded Cast
Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures are developing the next installment of the Dune saga, with director Denis Villeneuve returning alongside lead actors Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, and Anya Taylor-Joy. Reports suggest Robert Pattinson is in talks for a significant role in Dune: Part Three. This follows his acclaimed performance as The Batman, potentially making him part of two major Warner Bros. franchises.
Who Will Pattinson Portray?
Early indications point toward Pattinson playing a villainous character. Based on Dune: Part Two's conclusion and Frank Herbert's novels, we examine the most likely candidates:
Leading Contender: Scytale
The shape-shifting Face Dancer and Bene Tleilax operative serves as the primary antagonist in Dune Messiah. As the mastermind behind the conspiracy to overthrow Emperor Paul Atreides, Scytale presents an intriguing opportunity for Pattinson to explore villainy. The character's ability to manipulate appearances while working with spice-mutated Guild Navigators (who evade Paul's prescient visions) makes for compelling intrigue.
Alternative Possibility: Leto Atreides II
Paul's offspring could be portrayed through spice-induced visions (similar to Anya Taylor-Joy's prebirth Alia appearance). While book fans know Leto II primarily becomes significant in Children of Dune and God Emperor of Dune, the films may accelerate his introduction.
Other Candidates:
- Prince Farad'n Corrino: The reluctant heir to the deposed imperial dynasty
- Original Character: The films have diverged from the novels (particularly with Chani's arc), potentially creating new antagonists
The Future of Dune's Adaptation
The creative team appears willing to reinterpret Herbert's work, meaning Pattinson could:
- Establish a recurring villain role across multiple films
- Portray a morally ambiguous character opposing Paul's tyranny
- Potentially become involved in a romantic subplot with Zendaya's Chani
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