Dune: Part Three is one of the biggest releases on the 2026 movie schedule, and the third installment in Denis Villeneuve’s trilogy remains highly anticipated for various reasons. One of the most exciting aspects of the film is that it’ll mark the return of Jason Momoa, who’s reprising his role as Duncan Idaho. Momoa’s experience on set was a tad different this time around, as he was joined by his son, Nakoa-Wolf, who’s been cast in a key role. Now, Jason is sharing the understandable reason why working with his kid was so nerve-wracking.
In the third installment in this Dune series, Nakoa-Wolf Momoa is playing the role of Leto II Atreides, the son of Paul Atreides and Chani. Jason is proud of his son for having been cast and has emphasized how he landed the part on his own. The older Momoa recently appeared on Today (as shared to YouTube), during which he was asked about working with his son on the upcoming blockbuster. It seems the usually jovial Aquaman star felt a bit on edge due to his son’s presence while filming the science-fiction flick:
