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Jason Momoa shaved off his iconic beard for the first time in six years to reprise his role in Dune 3. He humorously expressed his dislike for the clean-shaven look in an Instagram video. The film will feature new additions like Robert Pattinson as the villain Scytale. Director Denis Villeneuve has confirmed this will be his final entry in the Dune saga.

Key Points: Jason Momoa shaves beard for Dune 3 return after six years

  • Jason Momoa shaved his beard for the first time in six years for Dune 3
  • Momoa returns as Duncan Idaho after missing Dune 2
  • Robert Pattinson joins as villain Scytale in the sequel
  • Director Denis Villeneuve confirms Dune 3 will conclude his saga
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I hate it: Jaso Momoa shaves beard after six years for 'Dune 3'

Jason Momoa shaves his beard for Dune 3, marking his return as Duncan Idaho alongside new cast members like Robert Pattinson.

"Goddamnit, I hate it! – Jason Momoa after shaving his beard"

Washington DC, July 31

Actor Jason Momoa is all set to go back to the sets of 'Dune' for its third instalment as he filmed himself shaving his facial hair to get ready for the part.

Taking to the Instagram handle, the 'Aquaman' actor said the last time he had shaved was for the first film. "Only for you, Denis," said Momoa in the video while giving a shoutout to 'Dune' director Denis Villeneuve.

After Momoa shaved off his facial hair, he looked at himself and said, "Goddamnit, I hate it!"

"Haven't shaved in six years, and here we are again," wrote Jason Momoa while sharing the video.

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According to the outlet, the 'Dune' was first released in 2021, where Momoa played the role of Duncan Idaho, a swordmaster of House Atreides and a mentor to Timothee Chalamet's Paul Atreides.

Momoa didn't appear in the sequel, released in 2024, but will return for Dune: Part Three, which is expected to open in theatres on December 18, 2026. reported Deadline.

The third instalment in the 'Dune' film series is based on the 1969 novel Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert, which follows Atreides' struggles with the consequences of his Fremen-led jihad upon his ascension to Emperor Muad'Dib.

Momoa will be joined by his son Nakoa-Wolf Momoa in Dune: Part Three, who was recently cast alongside Ida Brooke as Leto II and Ghanima, the twin offspring of Paul Atreides (Chalamet) and Chani (Zendaya), reported Deadline.

According to the outlet, Robert Pattinson would be joining the film series in a new role, with sources saying he would take on the villain role of Scytale.

Last year, Villeneuve said that this third film would be his last entry in the Dune saga.

"It's important that people understand that for me, it was really a diptych. It was really a pair of movies that will be the adaptation of the first book. That's done and that's finished. If I do a third one, which is in the writing process, it's not like a trilogy. It's strange to say that, but if I go back there, it's to do something that feels different and has its own identity," said Villeneuve to Vanity Fair as quoted by Deadline.

The filmmaker said that he 'would love to do something else' following the third instalment of the saga.

- ANI

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Rohit P
As a big Dune book fan, I'm worried they're stretching the story too thin. The second movie already felt rushed. Hope Part 3 does justice to Messiah's complex themes.
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Aryan K
Can't wait to see Momoa back as Duncan Idaho! His chemistry with Chalamet was 🔥 in the first film. Also excited for Pattinson joining as villain - perfect casting!
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Sarah B
The beard will grow back yaar! More interested in how they'll handle the twins storyline. The casting of Momoa's son is interesting - hope he does justice to Leto II's complex character.
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Vikram M
Honestly, the Dune movies are too Western-focused. Would love to see more Indian actors in sci-fi epics like this. We have amazing talent that could bring fresh perspectives to such stories.
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Kavya N
Momoa without beard looks like a different person! 😂 But respect for actors who change their appearance for roles. December 2026 is so far away though...why such long gaps between films?

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