Momoa shaved for the first time in six years, the last time was back in 2021 for the first ‘Dune’ film. Looking at his clean-shaven face, he frowned and said, “Goddamnit, I hate it!”
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Jason Momoa is stepping back into the world of ‘Dune’, and he has made a big change to mark the occasion.
The ‘Aquaman’ star recently posted a video on Instagram where he shaved off his beard for the role of Duncan Idaho in ‘Dune: Part Three’. This was no small moment for him.
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“Only for you, Denis,” he said in the video, referring to ‘Dune’ director Denis Villeneuve.
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Momoa revealed that this was the first time he had shaved in six years, the last time being when he worked on the first ‘Dune’ film, released in 2021. After shaving, he looked into the mirror and exclaimed, “Goddamnit, I hate it!”
The clip quickly got fans talking, not just about the clean-shaven look, but also about his return to the popular sci-fi series. While Momoa’s character Duncan Idaho died in the first movie and did not appear in ‘Dune: Part Two’, which hit theatres in 2024, he is ready to return for the third film.
According to ‘Deadline’, ‘Dune: Part Three’ is going to release on December 18, 2026. The film will revolve on ‘Dune Messiah’, the 1969 novel by Frank Herbert. The story picks up after Paul Atreides becomes Emperor and deals with the complex fallout of the war fought in his name.
But this time, Jason Momoa won’t be the only member of his family on set. His son, Nakoa-Wolf Momoa, has also joined the cast. He will be playing one of Paul and Chani’s children, alongside Ida Brooke, who plays the other twin. Their characters, Leto II and Ghanima, are important figures in the ‘Dune’ universe.
Another big addition to the cast is Robert Pattinson, who is rumored to be playing the villain Scytale, a dangerous shapeshifter and major threat in the story. While not officially confirmed, fans are already buzzing about seeing Pattinson in such a dark and complex role.
Director Denis Villeneuve has said that ‘Dune: Part Three’ will likely be his final project in the series. Speaking to ‘Vanity Fair’, he explained that the first two films were a complete adaptation of the first book and that the third film would be different.
“It’s not like a trilogy,” he said. “If I go back, it’s to do something that has its own identity.”
Villeneuve also shared that he isopen to exploring other types of stories after finishing this third chapter.
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