Movie News · Casting Timothée Chalamet on Playing an Older Paul Atreides in Dune 3 Timothée Chalamet has revealed that his character, Paul Atreides, will be significantly older and transformed by the burdens of leadership in the upcoming 'Dune: Part Three'. The film, directed by Denis Villeneuve and based on 'Dune Messiah', is scheduled for release in December 2026 and will feature returning cast members Zendaya and Florence Pugh. December 22, 2025 · 2 min read