Jason Momoa Says There Was One Thing That Happened To Him On The Set Of Dune That Hardly Ever Happens To Him While Acting Anymore

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As a seasoned gamer who has seen countless movies and played through endless virtual worlds, I can confidently say that Jason Momoa‘s admission of being nervous while filming Dune is a testament to the power of immersion these stories hold. Despite his extensive resume spanning across multiple franchises, it seems even the grandeur of Arrakis was able to rattle him. It’s like when you’re playing an open-world game for the first time and suddenly encounter a boss fight you weren’t prepared for, sending your character scurrying back to the last save point.

Although Denis Villeneuve’s Dune films are relatively fresh entries in the sci-fi genre, they are frequently ranked among the greatest of all time. As fans eagerly anticipate updates on the scripting for Dune: Messiah, anecdotes from the set(s) continue to surface. For example, Jason Momoa, who plays Duncan Idaho, recently shared that something unusual happened to him on the Dune set that seldom occurs during his acting career nowadays.

In the initial Dune movie (available for streaming with a Max subscription), Momoa made an appearance, only to meet a sad fate along with numerous other members of House Atreides. With a lengthy career in both television and film under his belt, Momoa is a seasoned professional behind the camera. However, during a chat with Forbes about his recent interest in music, he admitted that he was anxious while working on Villeneuve’s set. In his own words:

I’m terrified of being on stage. I’m really scared and nervous. I don’t have that when I’m doing my [acting] profession because I’ve been doing it for so long. [But being on stage] is like going into an audition for your favorite director with your favorite actors and you have no business being in that movie. It’s like going and being in Dune and you’re like, ‘What the hell am I doing? Why am I here? Why did you pick me?’ I didn’t have to audition for Dune, but it’s just weird. It’s like your first scene with them. I was nervous doing that. But [being in the rock band] is the same level.

Regarding him, that’s the case. Although his extensive career history gave him pause when it came to filming Dune, fortunately, he managed to overcome these apprehensions, and his acting in the cinematic version revealed no hint of worry whatsoever. He was a beloved character as Duncan Idaho, and fans eagerly anticipated seeing him on the cast list for Dune 2, despite the fact that his character met his end.

It might come as a shock to fans who follow Jason Momoa’s career closely that he felt anxious during the filming of ‘Dune’. Despite his outgoing nature and previous roles in major franchises like ‘Game of Thrones’, ‘The Fast and the Furious’, and his time as ‘Aquaman’ in the DCEU, one might expect nothing to faze him. However, the universe of Arrakis apparently shattered that assumption.

As a passionate fan, I can’t help but share the thrilling news: Denis Villeneuve has started penning Dune: Messiah, set years beyond the conclusion of Dune 2. While Jason Momoa’s comeback as Duncan seems less probable, who knows what cinematic twists and turns await us? The potential for flashbacks and the enigmatic power of the Bene Gesserit certainly promise intriguing narrative opportunities!

The upcoming TV series “Dune: Prophecy” is set to extend the “Dune” universe, debuting on HBO on November 17th. In the meantime, mark your calendars for the 2025 film releases.

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2024-10-31 19:39