UPDATE: Timothée Chalamet is making headlines with his passionate commitment to the upcoming film, Dune: Part Three, set to hit theaters on December 18, 2025. At a recent Variety town hall in Austin, TX, Chalamet revealed that he is approaching this final chapter as Paul Atreides with unprecedented intensity and care.
Chalamet stressed the importance of this role, stating, “I wanted to really treat it as sacred,” emphasizing that this will be his last time portraying the character. He aims to avoid complacency, pushing himself to deliver a performance that resonates deeply with audiences.
The actor drew inspiration from his co-star, Oscar Isaac, who played Paul’s father, Leto, in Dune: Part One. Chalamet noted that Isaac’s “very Shakespearean” approach to the material has influenced his own performance, encouraging him to explore new depths in his portrayal. “I felt kind of thrown by [Dune’s] futurism,” he said, referencing his prior work in more naturalistic films like Beautiful Boy and Call Me by Your Name.
He aims to harness “freedom of movement and freedom of choice” in this third installment. Chalamet also cited legendary performances from Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight and Marlon Brando in Apocalypse Now as benchmarks for how he wants to infuse his character with unique subtleties. “Those were two movies that let their actors ‘sneak in something,’” he explained, highlighting his desire to create a similarly rich performance.
Working again with acclaimed director Denis Villeneuve, Chalamet noted the strong collaboration they have developed throughout the series. He described the experience as a “big swing” and hinted that Part Three will be “the eeriest one” yet in the franchise, though he left fans eager for more details.
With Dune: Part Three on the horizon, anticipation is building as fans await a film that promises to be both a culmination of Chalamet’s journey as Paul and a significant cinematic event. The countdown has begun to see how this creative vision comes to life on the big screen.
As excitement mounts, it’s clear that Chalamet’s commitment to his role is more than just about acting—it’s about delivering a performance that honors the legacy of Frank Herbert’s work. Stay tuned for more updates as this high-profile film approaches its release date.