Who Is Scytale? Villain in Dune 3 Explained!
If you’re a fan of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune movies, you’re probably still thinking about how amazing Dune: Part Two was. The second movie got tons of praise from fans and critics, and now everyone’s looking forward to the next and final chapter: Dune: Messiah.
While filming for Dune 3 is set to begin later this summer, there’s already a lot of buzz going around, especially about who’s joining the cast. And here’s the big news: Robert Pattinson (yup, The Batman himself) is rumored to be playing the main villain.
Let’s find out what the reality is!
So… Who Is Scytale?
Scytale is shown as a part of a mysterious group called the Bene Tleilax (or Tleilaxu for short) in Dune: Messiah. These people are masters of genetic engineering. One of the wildest things they create?
Face Dancers/Shifters. Woh! What’s that now?
Well, Face dancers are beings who can shape-shift into anyone.
And Scytale is no ordinary Face Dancer. He’s the main bad guy in Dune: Messiah and has a major role in trying to bring down Paul Atreides, the hero of the story (played by Timothée Chalamet in the movies).
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What Makes Scytale So Creepy?
Scytale can literally turn into anyone. Man, woman, friend, enemy doesn’t matter. He uses this ability to manipulate and sneak his way into Paul’s inner circle. He’s not fighting with swords or guns, he’s using disguise, deception, and mind games.
In the book, he even joins forces with people we’ve already met in the movies, like Reverend Mother Mohiam and Princess Irulan, whom Paul agrees to marry at the end of Dune: Part Two. Together, they form a conspiracy to overthrow Paul.
Why Robert Pattinson Might Be Perfect for the Role
Nothing’s official yet, but if Pattinson is really playing Scytale, it’s kind of a genius move. He’s shown he can play weird, intense, and mysterious characters (remember The Lighthouse?), and Scytale fits that vibe perfectly.
Also, the role will be super interesting to watch on screen. How will the movie show Scytale transforming into other people? In the book, it’s easy to imagine, but on screen, it could get seriously wild and trippy.
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Final Thoughts
Dune: Messiah is shaping up to be something special. With Robert Pattinson potentially playing one of the most unique villains in sci-fi, fans are in for a strange and thrilling ride. Whether you’ve read the books or just love the movies, this next chapter is going to take things to a whole new level.
Stay tuned, Dune 3 is coming.
