The story ofDune: Part Threewas already exciting, but it just got even more so thanks to this brilliant casting choice. While the cast ofDune: Part Threewill mostly consist of returning characters fromDune: Part Two, there are a few new characters who will be introduced in the film. Two of these newDune: Part Threecast members have already been announced, and one is quite shocking.
Dune: Part Threewill featurethe two children of Paul Atreides, and these characters have already been cast.Leto II will be played by Nakoa-Wolf Momoa, while Ida Brooke will play Ghanima. These two characters are major players in the laterDunestories, and their stories will finally be kicked off inDune: Part Three.
Interestingly, both of these actors are in their late teens, which doesn’t make sense forDune: Part Three. Since the upcoming movie is adaptingDune Messiah, Paul’s children should only be babies. However, these characters are around the actors' ages inChildren of Dune, meaning thatDune: Part Threecould end up adapting both books.
Jason Momoa Will Be Tasked With Killing His Son’s Onscreen Dad
Duncan Idaho’s Book Story Explained
Despite the character’s death,Jason Momoa will return as Duncan Idaho inDune: Part Three. InDune Messiah, Paul is gifted a ghola, which is a reanimated being meant to look like Duncan. However, this ghola is part of a conspiracy designed to dethrone Paul as Emperor, with Duncan being a key part of the plan.
Controlled by the Bene Gesserit, the Spacing Guild, and the Tleilaxu, Duncan Idaho is programmed to kill Paul when he gets the chance. This story is already interesting enough, as it is one of thebiggest plot points inDune Messiah. However, the aforementioned casting news makes the arc even more exciting.
Nakoa-Wolf Momoa is the son of Jason Momoa, meaning thatDune: Part Threewill see the father and son act alongside each other. However, it also means that Jason Momoa must play a character who is trying to kill the father of a character played by Momoa’s son.
This will undoubtedly add an extra layer to the performances of Jason and Nakoa-Wolf Momoa, makingDune: Part Threean even more dynamic story. This is an emotionally intensive role for both Momoas, and fans ofDuneshould be excited to see it in 2026. This factor was most likely considered when casting Leto II, with it highlighting just how much has gone into the casting of each character inDune: Part Three.
