"He's like an atomic bomb": Jason Momoa shocked by Timothée Chalamet's transformation in the third "Dune"
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The actor shared his impressions of returning to Frank Herbert's world.
Jason Momoa was impressed by how Timothée Chalamet transformed into Emperor Paul Atreides for the film "Dune: Part Three". In an interview with Empire, the actor said that his colleague had changed so much in the new role that he is now difficult to recognize:
"As the Emperor, he is a completely different person. Strong, laconic, and cruel. Between takes, we can fool around a bit, but then we have to get serious again. He was completely immersed in the role. I thought: 'Wow, I can't believe he's standing up to me on equal terms - both physically and psychologically.' He's like an atomic bomb."
Momoa himself also had to adapt to a new role: in the first film, he played Duncan Idaho, who died defending Paul and his mother, and in the third part, the actor will return as Hayt - an artificially created double of Duncan:
"I was nervous. This is one of those cases where you think: 'I signed up to play a different guy.' I was waiting for the moment when I would finally feel: 'Here he is, my hero! Now I'm going to give everyone hell!'"
The third "Dune" will take place 17 years after the events of the previous film. Paul Atreides has become Emperor Muad'Dib, and now he must face the consequences of his reign and a conspiracy threatening his power. The film is based on Frank Herbert's novel "Dune Messiah" and will conclude Denis Villeneuve's trilogy.
Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, and Javier Bardem also returned to their roles, while Robert Pattinson played Scytale. "Dune: Part Three" will be released worldwide on December 18, 2026.
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