Nakoa-Wolf Momoa is stepping into the spotlight, and he’s doing it in style, with Dune 3.
At just 16 years old, the son of Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet is making his acting debut in the next chapter of the epic sci-fi saga. What’s even cooler? He’ll be sharing the screen with his dad. That’s right, Jason Momoa is returning as Duncan Idaho, and his real-life son will be playing Leto II, the child of Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides and Zendaya’s Chani.
According to Deadline, Nakoa-Wolf will portray the future leader Leto II, a central figure in Frank Herbert’s Dune series. Joining him in the cast is newcomer Ida Brooke, who’s set to play Ghanima, Leto II’s twin sister. While the studio hasn’t dropped an official announcement yet, the buzz is already building.
Jason Momoa, who played fan-favorite Duncan Idaho in the first two films, is reportedly returning in his evolved ghola form, resurrected and rebooted in classic Dune fashion. With Denis Villeneuve back in the director’s chair, fans can expect another cinematic spectacle that stays true to Herbert’s visionary world. Villeneuve has already proven his mastery with Dune: Part One and Dune: Part Two, and now he’s tackling the next installment with what looks like a bold new generation of stars.
This casting choice adds a fascinating real-life layer to the already rich tapestry of the Dune universe. Nakoa-Wolf playing the son of Zendaya and Chalamet’s characters while acting opposite his real-life father feels like sci-fi royalty. While most 16-year-olds are worried about finals or getting their license, Nakoa-Wolf is gearing up to walk onto a blockbuster set and inherit a role with major significance in the Dune lore.
The move also marks a rare on-screen pairing of Jason Momoa and his son, something fans of the actor are already hyped about. And with Nakoa-Wolf’s unique look and strong screen presence, traits he seems to have inherited from both his parents, he might just steal the show.
Although Dune 3 hasn’t confirmed its full cast list yet, everything’s pointing toward an epic continuation of the saga. Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya are both expected to reprise their roles, keeping the emotional arc of Paul and Chani front and center. With Leto II and Ghanima in the picture, it’s clear the franchise is pushing deeper into Herbert’s mythology.
There’s no official release date for Dune 3 just yet, but with Denis Villeneuve back and the cast lineup expanding in such interesting directions, fans are watching closely. For now, the idea of Nakoa-Wolf Momoa making his cinematic debut in such an iconic role, and alongside his father, is more than enough to get the internet buzzing.
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