Overview
- Pattinson said the desert shoot left him “so hot” he “couldn’t question anything,” describing the experience as unexpectedly relaxing.
- The production has been filming in harsh locations including Budapest and Jordan, according to multiple reports.
- His specific character has not been announced, though outlets widely report he is expected to play the antagonist Scytale.
- Dune: Messiah is set years after the previous film with Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Jason Momoa, Javier Bardem and Anya Taylor-Joy among the returning cast.
- The film is reported to be slated for a December 18, 2026 U.S. release, as Pattinson promotes Die, My Love and prepares for The Batman: Part II, with questions about Nolan’s The Odyssey left unanswered.