Last year, director Denis Villeneuve successfully demonstrated that Frank Herbert’s Dune could become a blockbuster hit. His first Dune, released during the pandemic and streamed on Max, still managed to take in a formidable $410.

Messiah with a high-standard script, filming potentially starting this summer. Robert Pattinson rumored to star as Scytale, a major role in Dune: Messiah, adding to the star-studded ensemble. Dune: Messiah possibly incorporating dead characters like Jason Momoa's Duncan Idaho,

Robert Pattinson might soon become part of the "Dune" universe. The actor is being considered for the role of villain Scytale in "Dune 3" - another high-profile role for the former "Twilight" star, who has long since established himself as a serious character actor.