Overview
- Pattinson confirmed in an IndieWire interview that he filmed a villainous part for the third installment.
- His specific character remains unannounced, though reports have long linked him to Scytale from Dune Messiah.
- He said the desert conditions were so intense he felt mentally checked out, reinforcing accounts of arduous shoots on the franchise.
- Villeneuve is extending his on-location approach as the adaptation moves into Dune Messiah material.
- The ensemble returns led by Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya with high-profile additions, and the film is slated for December 18, 2026.