Rebecca Ferguson’s Lady Jessica WILL Return In DUNE: PART THREE

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Okay, sci-fi fans, mark your calendars: *Dune: Part Three* is officially slated for December 26, 2025. I know, that feels like ages away, but we’re already getting some interesting peeks behind the curtain. The biggest news? Rebecca Ferguson – who absolutely *kills* it as Lady Jessica – has confirmed she’ll be back for the third film. Now, Lady Jessica’s role in *Dune Messiah*, the book this movie is based on, is pretty small, but Ferguson is teasing that Denis Villeneuve has come up with a clever way to include her character, even if it’s just a brief appearance. She’s keeping the details close to the vest, but it sounds like Villeneuve really wanted to make it work. I, for one, am thrilled – Ferguson is a phenomenal actress and Lady Jessica is a fascinating character, so I’m eager to see what they do with her in the next installment.

Rebecca Ferguson’s Lady Jessica Will Return in Dune: Part Three

In an interview with IndieWire, Rebecca Ferguson revealed she’s already filmed a small role in *Dune: Part Three*. She explained that her character isn’t a major presence in the source material, and that her inclusion was likely a creative decision by director Denis Villeneuve. Ferguson praised the script as ‘phenomenal,’ noting the challenges of adapting such a complex book and Villeneuve’s dedication to staying true to the story while still making a compelling film. She expressed her high opinion of anything Villeneuve works on.

Was Lady Jessica in Dune: Messiah?

It’s intriguing to see how Denis Villeneuve will handle Lady Jessica in the upcoming adaptation. Interestingly, in the novel *Dune: Messiah*, she has a very limited presence. She doesn’t actually appear on screen and is only briefly mentioned as returning to the Atreides family home, Caladan. The book suggests she may have rejoined her Sisterhood after Duke Leto’s death and subtly advises Paul. There’s even a hint of a romantic connection with Gurney Halleck. It remains to be seen how much of this backstory Villeneuve will include, but that’s part of what makes adapting a book so exciting.

More About Dune: Part Three

The third Dune movie, *Dune: Part Three*, is scheduled to hit theaters on December 26, 2025. It will be based on Frank Herbert’s novel *Dune: Messiah* and will bring back the main cast, including Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, Zendaya as Chani, Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan, Jason Momoa as Duncan Idaho, and Anya Taylor-Joy as Alia. Rebecca Ferguson will also reprise her role as Lady Jessica, and Denis Villeneuve is returning to direct.

We can’t wait to see what’s in store.

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2025-10-07 21:03