RUMOUR: Robert Pattinson Being Eyed for Denis Villeneuve “Dune 3” *Updated 31 July 2025*
31 July 2025
Well I guess this is the confirmation we need – Rob in Budapest filming Dune 3.
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30 July 2025
Back on 9 April 2025 we posted about the rumour that Rob was being eyed for Dune 3. No confirmation has come to light, however, according to Index (Hungary), Rob has arrived in Budapest:
It can now be definitively stated that Hungary has been flooded with world stars, as Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and most recently, after the duo of Jason Momoa and Robert Pattinson, Anya Taylor-Joy also arrived in Budapest. The Last Night in Soho actress appeared at the capital’s Déryné bistro alongside Zendaya – the actors are currently filming Denis Villeneuve’s third Dune film in our country.
Thanks SallyVG
9 April 2025
This would be epic if it comes true. According to Deadline:
Even as Denis Villeneuve puts the finishing touches on the script for the next installment in the DuEven as Denis Villeneuve puts the finishing touches on the script for the next installment in the Dune franchise, the director already has his sights set on a new addition to the all-star ensemble. While sources close to the project say no formal offer has been presented, Deadline is hearing there is strong interest in Robert Pattinson joining the cast. Legendary had no comment.ne franchise, the director already has his sights set on a new addition to the all-star ensemble. While sources close to the project say no formal offer has been presented, Deadline is hearing there is strong interest in Robert Pattinson joining the cast. Legendary had no comment. [My emphasis]
This would reunite Rob with previous costars Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, but I’m excited by the prospects of a collaboration with Florence Pugh.
Please be come to fruition.
UPDATED: According to THR:
Robert Pattinson may give Timothée Chalamet a hard time in Legendary’s upcoming Dune: Messiah. Sources say the actor has been circling the role of the chief villain in the film, one that is possibly Scytale from Frank Herbert’s books.
No offer has been made to Pattinson, whose call sheet includes starring in The Batman sequel for Matt Reeves, and appearing in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.
IMDbPro have also added to Rob’s page as “rumoured” which is mighty quick for IMDbPro standards.
Collider is also noting:
“Dune: Messiah is expected to premiere in theaters on December 18, 2026. It’s important to point out that the date hasn’t been officially assigned to another Dune movie, but it has been stated that this is the spot on the calendar Warner Bros. and Legendary have claimed for the next film by Denis Villeneuve. Considering how Dune: Messiah is expected to go into principal photography during this summer, it might be a matter of time before Warner Bros. confirms that next year will mark the return of Paul Atreides to cinemas.”
And Richard Yeh remembered that Rob wanted to be in a Dune film – guessing only way this may not happen is scheduling conflicts. Rob make this happen please.
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