Rumors Suggest Jason Momoa’s Return as Duncan Idaho in ‘Dune: Messiah’

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For enthusiasts of ‘Dune’, there’s thrilling news! As per Jason Sneider from The Hot Mic, it appears that Jason Momoa will reprise his role as Duncan Idaho in the eagerly awaited sequel, titled ‘Dune: Messiah’.

Under the direction of Denis Villeneuve, the movie will pick up where we left off, following the tale as Duncan Idaho gets revived in the form of a ghola – a clone produced using genetic matter, staying true to the initial narrative by Frank Herbert.

As a devoted reader who’s journeyed with Duncan Idaho through ‘Dune: Messiah’, you’ll appreciate his captivating odyssey without me giving away the details of his return. For those newcomers to the story, let me just say that his reappearance is pivotal in the complex political and philosophical struggles that shape this part of the epic tale.

In ‘Dune: Messiah’, the storyline deepens when Timothée Chalamet’s character, Paul Atreides, grapples with a fervent spiritual devotion and an unending holy war that bind him.

Amidst all the turmoil, a secret scheme is unfurling, drawing together the Bene Gesserit, Tleilaxu, and Spacing Guild. Their goal? To depose him using a replica of Duncan created for this purpose – his ghola.

It’s expected that a renowned group of actors such as Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Anya Taylor-Joy, Javier Bardem, and Charlotte Rampling may team up with Momoa for the project.

Significantly, the role of cinematographer will be handed over to Linus Sandgren, known for his work on ‘La La Land’, while Hans Zimmer is expected to compose the music.

Filming for ‘Messiah’ is scheduled to start this summer, with plans for its release in December 2026. This will be director Villeneuve’s closing chapter in the ‘Dune’ series, but rumors of a fourth installment persist within Warner Bros.

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2025-02-21 21:14