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Buzz Feed
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Zendaya And Timothée Chalamet's Kids In 'Dune 3' Casting
A hill I will gladly die on is that Dune: Part Two was the best movie of 2024. And so, whenever I'm feeling a little down, it helps to remember that Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya will be returning for a third Dune film in the not-too-distant future. For context, Denis Villeneuve's first two Dune movies, Dune: Part One and Dune: Part Two, were both based on the events that take place in Frank Herbert's first Dune novel, which came out in 1965. The third and final movie from Denis's Dune trilogy is confirmed to be an adaptation of the second and more controversial book in the series, Dune: Messiah, which picks up 12 years after the events at the end of Dune: Part Two. The film will likely be called Dune: Messiah or Dune: Part Three, but for now, most people are referring to it as Dune 3, so we'll go with that. So far, we don't have a ton of solid information on Dune 3, other than that it's definitely happening and will likely start shooting this summer. It's expected that Timmy and Zendaya will return as Paul Atreides and Chani, along with Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Anya Taylor-Joy, Javier Bardem, and Josh Brolin, whose characters all feature in Dune: Messiah. It's also been reported that Robert Pattinson is in talks to play the villain role of Scytale… but we won't get too excited just yet. And now, as Timothée and Zendaya are likely preparing to get their stillsuits back on, there's a new report about two exciting additions to the cast — the young actors who will play Paul and Chani's twin children: Leto II and Ghanima. According to Deadline, Ghanima will be played by Ida Brooke, who you may know from Silo, while Leto II will be portrayed by a newcomer called Nakoa-Wolf Momoa, who, as you may have guessed, happens to be the child of Jason Mamoa and Lisa Bonet. There have been a lot of reactions to the reports, which, as it stands, have not been fully confirmed. However, the main topic of conversation is how damn accurate the casting is?! Like, I'm not sure they could've found two kids who look more like they could be the biological kids of Timothée and Zendaya? Another fun element to all this — and this is your OFFICIAL SPOILER WARNING — is that Nakoa-Wolf will likely get to share the screen with his dad, who has confirmed that he will be making a 'comeback' as Duncan Idaho, his character who died in Dune: Part One. (If you're confused, it might be an idea to read the books.) Anyway, I, for one, am super excited about this. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Dune: Messiah casts Jason Momoa's son Nakoa-Wolf Momoa as Leto Atreides II
Nakoa-Wolf Momoa has been cast in Dune: Messiah. The 16-year-old actor - who is the son of Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet - is set to appear alongside Ida Brooke as Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) and Chani's (Zendaya) twins Leto II and Ghanima, Deadline has said. Dune: Messiah will mark Nakoa-Wolf's cinematic debut and will see him appear on-screen with his father - who will be playing Duncan Idaho - while Brooke has been seen in Apple's sci-fi drama Silo and the 2024 BBC series The Primrose Railway Children. Dune: Messiah - which will be directed by Denis Villeneuve - will be based on author Frank Herbert's 1969 novel of the same name, and will follow Paul Atreides (Chalamet) 12 years into his rule as Emperor of the Known Universe while his reign is engulfed with political conspiracies and moral dilemmas. As prophecy collides with power, Paul must confront the cost of becoming a messiah. Dune: Messiah will see the return of Florence Pugh's Princess Irulan, Rebecca Ferguson's Lady Jessica, Javier Bardem's Stilgar, and Josh Brolin's Gurney Halleck. Robert Pattinson is also said to be in the running for the antagonist role of Scytale - a Face Dancer and secret agent of the Bene Tleilax who plays a central role in Dune: Messiah as part of a conspiracy to overthrow Paul Atreides. The film is set to start shooting this summer, and is expected to hit screens in December 2026. Jason Momoa recently confirmed he is due to come back for Dune: Messiah as Duncan Idaho, who is resurrected as a ghola - a genetically engineered clone that plays a critical role in a conspiracy against Paul Atreides. Speaking on the Today show about his involvement in Dune: Messiah, he said: 'Well, I'm not sure if I'm going to get in trouble or not. But it's the same thing like Game of Thrones, you know what I mean? If you didn't read the books, it's not my fault, right? 'I'm making a comeback. You got me in trouble!' Villeneuve said he felt 'inspired' to make another Dune movie after he took a break from the franchise following Dune: Part Two, which released in March 2024. Speaking to TheWrap, the director said: 'When I saw Part Two finished, finally, I realised that that was it. I'd done it. I'd done an adaptation of Dune. And that is something that is an incredible privilege. I'm very grateful to have the chance to have done it. 'I think my biggest surprise about this is that I don't want to run away from Arrakis. I'm still inspired to go back. That's the thing that I was the most surprised by.' The Blade Runner 2049 filmmaker had initially planned to tackle other projects before revisiting the Dune series for Messiah, though found the pull of completing the trilogy too much to resist. He continued: 'I felt that after Part Two, I would need a break. I thought that I would want to go write a few films or do a couple of things before going back to Dune: Messiah. 'But the images that kept coming back to my mind, the appetite is absolutely intact. That's the biggest surprise. I still want to go back to Arrakis.'
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Jason Momoa's son Nakoa-Wolf and Ida Brooke join ‘Dune: Messiah' as Paul Atreides' twin children
Nakoa-Wolf Momoa, son of Jason Momoa, and rising actor Ida Brooke (Silo) are set to join Dune 3 as the twin children of Paul Atreides and Chani, according to Deadline. In Denis Villeneuve's highly anticipated follow-up to Dune: Part Two, the newcomers will portray Leto II and Ghanima, the 'pre-born' offspring of Paul (Timothée Chalamet) and Chani (Zendaya). The twins, introduced at the end of Frank Herbert's Dune: Messiah, are born with prescient abilities and ancestral memories — key traits that will shape the future of the franchise canon. While plot details remain tightly guarded, the casting signals a narrative time jump. Villeneuve appears to be merging events from Dune: Messiah and Children of Dune, accelerating the arc of Paul's rise and reckoning as Emperor Muad'Dib. The inclusion of older actors in the roles suggests the twins will play a central part in the story, not just appear as infants. This will be Nakoa-Wolf Momoa's film debut, and it may mark a rare on-screen pairing with his father, Jason Momoa, who is expected to return as a resurrected ghola version of Duncan Idaho. Villeneuve, who has turned Dune into a box office powerhouse with the first two chapters earning $1.12 billion globally and racking up eight Oscars, is closing in on the final act of his trilogy. While a title and release date for Dune 3 have yet to be announced, casting momentum is building. Robert Pattinson is rumored to play shapeshifting antagonist Scytale, and returning cast members like Florence Pugh, Javier Bardem, and Anya Taylor-Joy are expected.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
We've Been Talking About How We're Getting The Summer Of Tom Holland In 2026. Now, It's Looking Like The Winter Of Florence Pugh
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. We've been talking about how we're getting the summer of Tom Holland, with the English-born actor set to star in Christopher Nolan's Odyssey movie and swinging back into cinemas in the upcoming Spider-Man sequel. The summer of 2026 will be huge for upcoming movies, but if you're looking ahead a few months, December is already shaping to belong entirely to someone else: Florence Pugh. Not just figuratively, either; she has two major films landing on the same weekend. Those would be the Russo brothers' Avengers: Doomsday, and Dune: Messiah, both slated for December 2026. Go ahead, let that sink in. Let's start with Doomsday, the next big swing in Marvel's Multiverse Saga. Pugh returns as Yelena Belova, the no-nonsense assassin who's gone from scene-stealing supporting role to franchise anchor. With much of the original Avengers lineup gone or rebooted, Yelena is positioned to take center stage in a way fans have been waiting for. And with Doomsday reportedly setting up the final pieces of Marvel's multiverse endgame, expect high stakes, massive cameos, and the Midsommar actress is in a full-fledged action lead capacity. She won't even have time to take off the combat boots before dropping into the sand again, because she's also reprising her role in some of the best sci-fi movies of recent memory, as Princess Irulan in Dune: Messiah, Denis Villeneuve's next chapter in the sweeping sci-fi saga. This sequel is expected to take a darker, more intimate turn as Paul Atreides' messianic rule begins to unravel. And if you've read the book, you know Irulan's role is only growing. She's no longer just window dressing in the imperial court, but a political. Two franchise juggernauts. Two wildly different roles. One actress anchoring both. That's not just a scheduling coincidence, but a flex. Studios rarely schedule two major blockbusters starring the same actor on the same opening weekend, but the Little Women star isn't your average star. She's earned a reputation for elevating every project she joins, whether it's the unsettling indie Midsommar, action-packed upcoming Marvel movie tentpoles, or the prestige ensemble of Oppenheimer. Now, she's entering rare air: a bona fide box office force and a critical powerhouse. Come next holiday season, it won't just be Christmas, it'll be Pugh Season. And like the Barbenheimer phenomenon before it, we're about to witness a cultural collision. Call it DoomsDune, Dune'sDay, Doone, whatever the name, it's the event of the season, and fans won't want to miss it. So yes, the summer of Tom Holland is happening. We'll get the suit, the quips, the billion-dollar box office, and maybe even a Spider-Verse twist or two. But when winter hits, it's Florence Pugh's turn to own the spotlight. And with Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Messiah both set to dominate the cultural conversation, she could walk away from 2026 with not just the year's biggest hits, but its most iconic performances too. Mark your calendars! Dune: Messiah hits theaters on December 16, 2026, and just two days later, Avengers: Doomsday is coming to cinemas on the 18th. Don't miss out!
The Hindu
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Avengers: Doomsday' delayed to December 2026, set to clash With ‘Dune: Messiah' in ‘Dunesday' cinematic event
Marvel fans will have to wait a bit longer for the next epic showdown. Disney has officially pushed Avengers: Doomsday to December 18, 2026, delaying it by seven months from its original May release. The move also shifts Avengers: Secret Wars to December 17, 2027. The delay puts Doomsday in direct box-office collision with Dune: Messiah, the third and final installment of Denis Villeneuve's Dune saga. The internet, unsurprisingly, already has a name for the upcoming double blockbuster weekend: Dunesday. While Marvel's usual May slot is now empty, Disney seems to be reshuffling its entire superhero slate. Several 'Untitled Marvel' placeholders have vanished or been rebranded as 'Untitled Disney,' indicating a tightening of release strategy. Between Fantastic 4: First Steps in July 2025 and Spider-Man: Brand New Day a full year later, the MCU will experience its longest feature film drought since the pandemic. The change also follows recent comments by Disney CEO Bob Iger, who admitted Marvel had 'lost a little focus by making too much.' The revised approach aims to emphasise fewer, higher-quality tentpoles, which is a likely reason behind the strategic delays. Still, Avengers: Doomsday remains a major event film. Robert Downey Jr. returns, but this time as Doctor Doom, joined by teams from Thunderbolts and Fantastic 4, and even X-Men legends like Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen. Production has already begun ramping up. Doomsday and Messiah are now set to headline a packed December 2026, including Ice Age 6, Shrek 5, and Jumanji 4
