Robert Pattinson Eyeing Villain Role in Dune: Messiah
Dune 3 Possible Location Change: Robert Pattinson May Journey to Arrakis
Seems like Robert Pattinson is gearing up for a new challenge in the sprawling sands of Dune. Speculations are rife that Pattinson might be joining the cast of Denis Villeneuve's much-anticipated third installment, Dune: Messiah.
Rumors point towards Pattinson's potential role as Scytale, a significant antagonist and a Face Dancer of the Bene Tleilax, part of a tricky web of scheming against Paul Atreides. Although no formal offer has been extended, there's a palpable excitement about Pattinson joining the ensemble [1][2][4].
If he accepts the role, Pattinson would be adding another star-powered performance to an already impressive cast, which includes Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, and Josh Brolin, amongst others [3][5].
The production for Dune: Messiah is slated to kick off in late 2025, potentially in June, with a planned release date in December 2026. Director Denis Villeneuve is meticulously working on the screenplay to ensure it lives up to his high expectations before moving forward [3][5].
Dune: Messiah is the third installment in Villeneuve's Dune trilogy, picking up 12 years into Paul Atreides' reign as Emperor, delving into the political and religious turbulence within his empire [2][3]. The film will wrap up Villeneuve's personal involvement in the series, although there are hints that the franchise may carry on beyond this installment [2].
While this development could be exciting news for Dune enthusiasts, it might mean a delay for DC fans who are eagerly waiting for any updates on The Batman Part 2. Dune: Messiah is expected to begin filming this summer, after Pattinson has wrapped up his work on Chris Nolan's The Odyssey adaptation [3][5].
As for The Batman Part 2, progress seems to have hit a snag since its announcement post-Pattinson's debut as Bruce Wayne in 2022's The Batman. The movie has since undergone multiple delays, currently estimated for an October 1, 2027 release [3]. This gives Pattinson some interstellar wiggle room before he's back to battling Gotham's criminals, but it's probably not much consolation for Batman faithful hoping for a prompt return to crime-fighting action.
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[1] https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/robert-pattinson-eyed-dune-messiah-1235219877/[2] https://www.ign.com/articles/robert-pattinson-reportedly-in-talks-for-dune-messiah[3] https://collider.com/dune-3-cast-robert-pattinson-christopher-nolan/[4] https://deadline.com/2023/03/patrick-houstis-dune-trilogy-finale-casting-rumors-chief-villain-denis-villeneuve-1235347841/[5] https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a40531185/robert-pattinson-dune-3-release-date-cast/
- If Robert Pattinson accepts the role, he may be joining the cast of the upcoming science fiction movie Dune: Messiah, possibly as Scytale, a significant antagonist from the Tleilaxu faction.
- Dune: Messiah is expected to begin filming in late 2025 and is part of Denis Villeneuve's Dune trilogy, set 12 years into Paul Atreides' reign as Emperor.
- The filming of Dune: Messiah might delay the production of The Batman Part 2, which stars Robert Pattinson as Batman and currently has an estimated release date of October 1, 2027.
- Besides Dune: Messiah and The Batman Part 2, fans can look forward to future updates on science fiction and fantasy series like Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, and Doctor Who.
