Legendary had no comment.
While confirmed, sources say Pattinson would play the villain role of Scytale.
Villeneuve is returning to direct.
Robert Pattison and ‘Dune’Getty/Everett
Duneis Legendarys expansive, multi-format science fiction universe based on Frank Herberts Hugo Award-winning novel series.
The series premiered on HBO and Max in November to critical acclaim.
He is currently filming Christopher Nolans adaptation ofThe Odyssey.He is also producing the A24 filmPrimetime.
Pattinson is repped by WME, 3 Arts Entertainment, Curtis Brown Group and attorney Robert Offer.
