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Jason Momoa Returns as Duncan Idaho in Dune: Messiah!

2/24/2025

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In a thrilling twist for fans, Jason Momoa will return as Duncan Idaho in Denis Villeneuve's highly anticipated Dune: Messiah, despite the character's demise in Dune: Part One. Thanks to the intriguing concept of a ghola—an artificial clone with original memories—Momoa will bring Duncan back to life. Production kicks off later this year!

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Story summary

In a thrilling twist for fans, Jason Momoa will return as Duncan Idaho in Denis Villeneuve's highly anticipated Dune: Messiah, despite the character's demise in Dune: Part One. Thanks to the intriguing concept of a ghola—an artificial clone with original memories—Momoa will bring Duncan back to life. Production kicks off later this year!