Robert Pattinson in talks for Dune 3?

Robert Pattinson. Pic/AFP

Hollywood star Robert Pattinson may soon onboard the upcoming part of the superhit Dune franchise. Filmmaker Denis Villeneuve has his sights set on the A-lister to join the starry ensemble cast of Dune: Messiah.

As Villeneuve puts the finishing touches on the script for the next Dune instalment ahead of a summer shoot, sources say that there's interest in having Pattinson join the project, starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya.

Denis Villeneuve. Pic/AFP

However, no formal offer has been presented, and it is unknown who he would play. The production company, Legendary, had no comment.

As per reports, Pattinson recently co-starred with Zendaya in the A24 film, The Drama, and is currently filming Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey. He is also the star of The Batman, with a sequel set to open in theatres in 2027.

Last year, Legendary confirmed that development on Dune 3 was underway following the blockbuster success of Dune: Part 2. The first two films have earned a combined $1.12 billion at the global box office and won eight Oscars from 15 nominations, with both earning best picture nods.

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