Rebecca Ferguson Confirms Limited Role in Denis Villeneuve's Dune Part Three Scheduled for 2026 Release

Rebecca Ferguson will reprise her role as Lady Jessica in Denis Villeneuve's upcoming film Dune: Part Three, set for release in December 2026, despite the character having a minor presence in Frank Herbert's novel Dune: Messiah. Ferguson noted that her screen time in the movie will be limited, and Villeneuve creatively incorporated her character into the story even though Jessica is largely absent in the source material. The film will continue the saga with Paul Atreides as emperor, featuring returning and new cast members, including Anya Taylor-Joy as Alia Atreides and Robert Pattinson as Scytale. Ferguson praised Villeneuve's script as phenomenal and acknowledged the challenge of adapting such a dense book while maintaining connections to the original story. Villeneuve decided to return to direct this third installment after seeing the completed Part Two and feeling drawn to complete the adaptation of Herbert’s universe. Filming has included locations such as Abu Dhabi, and the cast continues to bring the complex narrative to life with a mix of familiar and new characters.