Jason Momoa’s 16-year-old son, Nakoa-Wolf Momoa, is stepping into the spotlight alongside his famous father in Dune 3, marking his feature film debut.
Nakoa-Wolf, who shares his parents, Momoa and ex-wife Lisa Bonet, with his 17-year-old sister, Lola Iolani, will play the character of Leto II, the son of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and Chani (Zendaya), according to Deadline.
This exciting casting news was revealed on June 17, with Nakoa-Wolf joining a star-studded ensemble for the third installment of the Dune series, which will be based on Dune Messiah, the second novel in Frank Herbert’s iconic Dune saga.
Nakoa-Wolf’s Twin Sister, Ghanima, Cast as Ida Brooke
In an interesting parallel, Nakoa-Wolf’s on-screen twin sister, Ghanima, has been cast with Ida Brooke taking on the role, according to the same report by Deadline. Their characters will bring a unique dynamic to the film, continuing the legacy of the Atreides family in the Dune universe.
Jason Momoa’s Role and the Return of Dune Stars
Jason Momoa is set to reprise his role as Duncan Idaho, the resurrected ghola, in the highly anticipated sequel. The film’s ensemble will also include the return of Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides and Zendaya as Chani, although formal casting announcements for these roles are yet to be made.
Dune 3 and Denis Villeneuve’s Vision
The third installment will be directed by Denis Villeneuve, the visionary filmmaker behind the earlier Dune films. Villeneuve adapted Frank Herbert’s first Dune novel into two parts, and Dune 3 will bring the second novel, Dune Messiah, to life, continuing the story set 12 years after the events of the first two films.
Success of the Dune Franchise
The Dune franchise has been a critical and commercial success. The first film received 10 Oscar nominations and won six Academy Awards, including Best Original Score, Best Sound, Best Film Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, and Best Visual Effects.
Meanwhile, Dune: Part Two earned five Oscar nominations at the 97th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won two awards for Best Sound and Best Visual Effects.
Nakoa-Wolf’s debut alongside his father in Dune 3 is sure to be a major moment for both the Dune franchise and the Momoa family. With a talented cast and the visionary direction of Denis Villeneuve, the film promises to be another thrilling chapter in the epic saga.
Fans can look forward to the continuation of the Dune story as it delves into the complexities of power, family, and survival in the vast universe Frank Herbert created.
