Overview
- Pattinson told IndieWire he was filming in intense desert heat, effectively putting his involvement on the record.
- Neither Denis Villeneuve nor Warner Bros. has issued a formal casting release, and his specific role has not been announced.
- Multiple outlets report he is expected to portray Scytale, a Tleilaxu Face Dancer antagonist, though that remains unconfirmed.
- Production has filmed in Jordan’s deserts and in Budapest, with key talent returning, including Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, cinematographer Linus Sandgren and composer Hans Zimmer.
- Dune: Part Three is slated for December 18, 2026, as Pattinson balances other projects such as The Batman: Part II and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.