Robert Pattinson to star with Zendaya and Timothee Chalamet in Dune 3: Report

The film will continue to be headlined by Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, with Villeneuve will be directing it once again.

According to recent reports, filmmaker Denis Villeneuve is reportedly considering The Batman star Robert Pattinson for a key role in Dune: Messiah, the third chapter in the acclaimed Dune franchise.

The film will continue to be headlined by Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, with Villeneuve will be directing it once again.

Sources informed Variety that while the director is keen on bringing Pattinson into the fold, a formal offer has not yet been extended to the actor. The specific character being eyed for Pattinson remains undisclosed. When reached for comment, Pattinson's representatives declined to respond, as per the publication.

As per sources quoted by Variety, filmmaker Denis Villeneuve is showing strong interest in casting Robert Pattinson for Dune: Messiah, stirring anticipation for what’s expected to be the final installment in the celebrated Dune franchise. Pattinson’s potential addition to the already star-studded ensemble—featuring Timothée Chalamet, Florence Pugh, and Zendaya—has generated considerable buzz among fans and industry insiders alike.

Villeneuve, known for cinematic triumphs such as Arrival, Blade Runner 2049, Sicario, and Prisoners, is reportedly in the final stages of scripting Dune 3, with production anticipated to begin this summer. The upcoming chapter, set several years after the events of Dune: Part Two, is expected to see the return of Florence Pugh and Anya Taylor-Joy, along with other key characters.

Based on the visionary literary universe crafted by Frank Herbert, the Dune series has brought together a remarkable ensemble cast over its course. The films also feature acclaimed actors like Javier Bardem, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Oscar Isaac, Stellan Skarsgård, Léa Seydoux, Charlotte Rampling, Dave Bautista, and Christopher Walken, contributing to the franchise’s status as a modern sci-fi epic.

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Robert Pattinson, who is reportedly being considered for Dune: Messiah, has been keeping busy with a string of high-profile projects. He recently starred alongside Zendaya in The Drama and took on the lead role in Bong Joon-ho’s Mickey 17. Pattinson is currently filming The Odyssey, a highly anticipated project directed by Christopher Nolan, with Zendaya also part of the cast.

Meanwhile, he continues to be associated with another major franchise—Matt Reeves' The Batman. While reports suggest that the sequel could begin filming later this year, no official confirmation has been made yet.