Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures are forging ahead with their next installment in the Dune saga. Director Denis Villeneuve returns alongside lead actors Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, and Anya Taylor-Joy for Dune 3. Exciting casting news reveals that Robert Pattinson is currently in talks for a major role in the upcoming film. It appears The Batman might not be Pattinson's only major Warner Bros. franchise involvement moving forward.
The Mysterious Antagonist Role
While the specifics remain unclear at this early stage, industry reports indicate Pattinson would play a villainous character. Based on Dune: Part Two's conclusion and Frank Herbert's novels, we've analyzed the most likely possibilities for Pattinson's potential character.
Scytale - The Primary Suspect
If Dune 3 primarily adapts Dune Messiah while reserving Children of Dune for future films, Pattinson would most likely portray Scytale - the mastermind behind the conspiracy to overthrow Emperor Paul Atreides.
Scytale serves as Dune Messiah's primary antagonist, orchestrating his plot alongside Charlotte Rampling's Reverend Mother and a Guild Navigator. As a Face Dancer from the Bene Tleilax, this shapeshifting villain offers Pattinson his first major villainous role in a blockbuster franchise.
Alternative Possibilities
The Dune franchise offers several other compelling antagonists:
Leto Atreides II
Though technically Paul's infant son in Messiah, Villeneuve could creatively introduce the future God Emperor through spice visions, mirroring Anya Taylor-Joy's appearance as Alia.
Prince Farad'n Corrino
The reluctant heir to Shaddam IV's legacy could emerge if the film combines Messiah and Children of Dune storylines.
Original Character
Given the films' creative departures (particularly Chani's altered arc), Pattinson might portray a new Fremen rebel opposing Paul's rule.
The Future of Dune
Whichever character Pattinson ultimately plays, his casting signals Warner Bros.' long-term commitment to expanding Herbert's universe. Fans eagerly await confirmation of Pattinson's role as production develops.
Which Dune character would you cast Robert Pattinson as?
- Scytale
- Leto Atreides II
- Prince Farad'n Corrino
- A new original character
