Pattinson Eyed for Dune: Messiah Villain Role
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Robert Pattinson is reportedly in talks to play the main villain, possibly Scytale, in Legendary's upcoming Dune: Messiah. While no offer has been made yet, Pattinson's potential involvement follows the success of the previous Dune films, which featured a star-studded cast. Dune: Messiah, directed by Denis Villeneuve, is slated to begin filming this summer for a December 2026 release. The film will conclude Villeneuve's Dune trilogy before he moves onto other projects.
Robert Pattinson is reportedly in talks to play the main villain, possibly Scytale, in Legendary's upcoming Dune: Messiah. While no offer has been made yet, Pattinson's potential involvement follows the success of the previous Dune films, which featured a star-studded cast. Dune: Messiah, directed by Denis Villeneuve, is slated to begin filming this summer for a December 2026 release. The film will conclude Villeneuve's Dune trilogy before he moves onto other projects.
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