Jason Momoa has confirmed that his character, Duncan Idaho, will make a return in the upcoming third installment of the Dune saga, following his initial appearance in the 2021 film directed by Denis Villeneuve. Speaking on TODAY with Craig Melvin, the actor excitedly shared the news, stating, “I’m making a comeback. You heard it first, right here with you, baby.”
Duncan Idaho, a skilled swordmaster and mentor to Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides, met a heroic end in Dune (2021), sacrificing himself to protect Paul and his mother, Jessica, from Sardaukar soldiers. Despite this, fans of Frank Herbert’s original six-part Dune series know that Duncan eventually returns as a clone in the novels—a potential storyline hinted at by Momoa during the interview.
When asked about how his character would reappear, Momoa joked, “Well, I’m not sure if I’m going to get in trouble or not, but it’s the same thing like Game of Thrones, you know what I mean?” He further teased that Duncan’s resurrection would align with the novels’ progression, hinting that the character’s return would be just as unexpected as his first appearance in the books.
The announcement comes after Legendary Pictures confirmed in April 2024 that Dune 3 was officially in development. This follows the enormous success of Dune: Part 2, which grossed $711 million globally. Denis Villeneuve, who is set to direct the third installment, has emphasized that while Dune 3 will adapt Dune: Messiah, it will not serve as the conclusion of a trilogy. Villeneuve previously described the first two Dune films as a “diptych,” meant to tell the story of the first book in the series. “If I do a third one, it’s not like a trilogy,” Villeneuve stated, adding that the third film will have its own distinct identity separate from the first two.
The continuation of the Dune saga has generated significant anticipation, with fans eager to see how Duncan Idaho’s resurrection plays out and what new directions the story will take.
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