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Timothée Chalamet is giving up his iconic hairdo in preparation for his upcoming appearance as Paul Atreides in Dune: Messiah. In a recent report by Page Six, the actor has shaved his head as the newest addition in the Dune franchise starts production. The film will reportedly have a major tonal and stylistic shift, and Chalamet's new look will surely contribute to that.
Timothée Chalamet has been the protagonist in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune saga, and over three films, he’s become the heart of it all. He took on the role in Dune in 2021, returned to Dune: Part Two in 2024, and will once again lead the story in Dune: Messiah in 2026.
Paul starts off as a quiet, thoughtful heir to House Atreides, burdened not just by politics and legacy, but by something bigger: a prophecy that might make him a God-like figure. Chalamet captures that weight without ever going over the top. When he eventually becomes Muad’Dib, it feels like a slow, earned transformation.
Critics have pointed out his quiet charisma with fans praising how naturally he fits the role as a young, but emotionally grounded man. Villeneuve's direction fits the actor like a glove as they continue to give life to a beloved story. By Dune: Part Two, Paul’s story takes a darker turn, and Chalamet leans into it without restraint. His performance holds the franchise together in ways that are never flashy, but always deeply human.
All of that makes his performance in Dune: Messiah all the more exciting as Atreides returns to Arrakis. And with this new transformation, he might bring even more flair to a role that is slowly becoming a career-high for the actor.
More details about the Dune franchise and Dune: Messiah
Denis Villeneuve redefined modern sci‑fi with his adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune. The first film, Dune released in 2021, took on the project with cinematic courage grossing $410.6 million on a $165 million budget, earning six Oscars, and earning widespread acclaim for its visuals, score, and scope. Villeneuve’s minimalist yet immersive style combined with Hans Zimmer’s pulse‑pounding soundtrack set a new bar for the genre.
Buoyed by that success, Dune: Part Two in 2024 doubled down on the epic. It surged to $714.7 million globally, with an IMAX opening that smashed records and various award nominations. The sequel deepened Paul’s journey, spotlighted the Fremen resistance, and delivered memorable visuals earning praise for its technical mastery and emotional resonance.
Now, Dune: Messiah, based on Herbert’s second novel, is the next step. Villeneuve and Jon Spaihts are finalizing the script that picks up 12 years later, exploring Paul Atreides’ reign as Emperor, the fallout of religious fervor, and his moral burden. Shooting has already started and will most likely go till early 2026, aiming for a December 2026 theatrical release.
The cast is set to reprise their roles, including Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Jason Momoa, and likely Robert Pattinson as Scytale.
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Villeneuve intends Messiah to stand alone not simply as the trilogy’s capstone bringing its own tone and perspective. He’s also confirmed it’ll be his final film in the Dune universe, though he’s open to others continuing the saga.
More details on Dune: Messiah are awaited for now.
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