Recently, Jason Momoa officially announced that he will return to the DUNE film series directed by Denis Villeneuve. In a recent episode of the TODAY show, the 45-year-old actor revealed in an exclusive interview with Craig Melvin that he will make an appearance again in Dune: Part Three. In the first installment, Dune, which premiered in 2021, he portrayed the master swordsman Duncan Idaho. His return is undoubtedly an exciting surprise for fans.
In the first film, Momoa’s character, Duncan Idaho, had already made the ultimate sacrifice, so he does not appear in the upcoming Dune: Part Two, slated for release in 2024. Craig Melvin mentioned that according to Frank Herbert’s six Dune novels published between 1965 and 1985, it’s possible for Duncan to return in the form of a clone. Momoa replied with a laugh, “I’m not sure if saying this will cause any trouble, but it’s kind of like Game of Thrones., you know? If you haven’t read the original novels, then there’s nothing I can do to help. But yeah, I’ll be back, and I’ll return in style. You’re the first to hear about this!” He then jokingly added, “Thank you for letting me cause trouble!”.
Director Denis Villeneuve, in an interview with the media last October, also discussed the return of key actors such as Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, and Anya Taylor-Joy. He emphasized: They must come back—this is the core of the story. And there are more sandworms. What else needs to be added? and revealed that the plot of the third film will Completely Different, with the story set twelve years after the conclusion of Part II, The characters’ journeys and stories will undergo significant changes, which is why I always say that although it’s set in the same world, this is a brand-new film with a completely fresh backdrop..
Scheduled for release in 2026, fans are eagerly anticipating the arrival of this new production.
