Overview

• Multiple reports indicate strong industry interest in Robert Pattinson joining 'Dune: Messiah,' though no formal offer has been made yet.
• Pattinson is speculated to play Scytale, a shapeshifting antagonist pivotal to the story’s central conflict against Paul Atreides.
• The third installment, based on Frank Herbert’s 'Dune: Messiah,' is planned as the concluding chapter of Villeneuve’s adaptation of the sci-fi saga.
• Production is scheduled to start this summer, with a targeted release date of December 2026.
• Pattinson’s busy schedule, including roles in 'The Odyssey' and 'Batman Part II,' highlights the logistical challenges of securing his involvement.