Florence Pugh says she’s going to seem within the upcoming Dune: Messiah film. The acclaimed actor additionally provided an encouraging manufacturing replace in regards to the sci-fi blockbuster.
Talking with Harper’s Bazaar, Pugh confirmed that she’s going to reprise her function as Princess Irulan in Messiah and can begin taking pictures her scenes for the Denis Villeneuve movie this summer time. Nonetheless, the actor stored particulars about her character and the threequel’s story near vest, however hopes Princess Irulan will function extra within the film. “I hope we see extra of her. I need extra cool outfits!”
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Princess Irulan, the Emperor’s eldest daughter and Bene Gesserit provoke, performed a key function in Frank Herbert’s Messiah novel as she featured prominently in Paul Atreides’ Imperial Consort, with that growth being arrange on the finish of Half Two. Villeneuve previouslt hinted at extra display time for Pugh’s character in Messiah. “Her character is launched in Half Two, however then if there’s an adaptation of Dune Messiah, after all, Princess Irulan is likely one of the fundamental characters in that story,” he mentioned in 2024.
Not solely will Princess Irulan be a featured character in Messiah, however Zendaya’s Chani, the younger Fremen warrior and love curiosity of Timothée Chalamet’s Atreides, can be in line for an even bigger function within the anticipated threequel. In the meantime, Anya Taylor-Pleasure, who made a cameo as Atreides’ unborn sister, Alia, can be tapped for a probably elevated function in Messiah ought to she return.
The Dune Movies Have Been A Big Success
The Dune franchise has been a giant success for Villeneuve, with many film lovers preferring the movies over Star Wars. The primary two Dune movies gained eight Academy Awards and grossed over $1.1 billion on the international field workplace. Half Two earned a 92% vital score on Rotten Tomatoes, larger than the primary film (83%). Messiah formally moved ahead in 2024 after being teased for a while.

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Villeneuve has additionally urged that it may very well be one of the best story of the three movies. Together with the acquainted faces getting back from Half Two, Messiah will even welcome again Jason Momoa, who appeared within the unique Dune. In the meantime, Messiah might additionally introduce The Batman star Robert Pattinson to the combo, as he is reportedly been in talks for a major function within the follow-up.
Although Villeneuve confirmed Messiah could be his final Dune movie, the franchise could proceed with out him. Warner Bros. intends to make extra Dune sequels with out Villeneuve on the helm, with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story director Gareth Edwards being eyed as his alternative.
Dune: Messiah opens in theaters on Dec. 18, 2026.
Supply: Harper’s Bazaar

Dune: Half Two
- Launch Date
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February 27, 2024
- Runtime
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167 minutes
- Director
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Denis Villeneuve
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Timothée Chalamet
Paul Atreides
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