The third film about the desert planet will simply be called "Dune: Part Three." This decision was made within the halls of Warner Bros. studio.
As World Of Reel reports, there's a strong possibility that the new film will adapt not just Frank Herbert's "Dune Messiah," but also dive into events from "Children of Dune." This theory gains weight from the studio's casting choices for Paul Atreides and Chani's children - roles originally played by
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. Leto II and Ghanima will be brought to life by Nakoa-Wolf Momoa and Ida Brook.
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If this proves true, we're likely looking at a major time jump in the story. Here's why: in "Dune Messiah," the emperor and his chosen one's children are still newborns, but by "Children of Dune," they're already adults. Using both novels as source material would perfectly explain the simplified title choice. The zoomboola.com editorial team wants to add that filming for the third Dune has already kicked off in Budapest, with Timothée Chalamet spotted on set sporting a shaved head.
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