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Dune Messiah” To Conclude Paul Atreides’ Epic Journey With Star-Studded Cast Returning   The highly anticipated third installment of Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" franchise, an adaptation of Dune Messiah, is set to begin filming in early 2026. This news follows a report that filming for “Spider-Man 4” has been delayed, pushing back Zendaya’s availability for the upcoming Dune movie. Fans of the franchise can expect the film to close out the story of Paul Atreides, as confirmed by Villeneuve, and mark the filmmaker’s final return to Frank Herbert’s universe. Key Casting Updates and Delays Zendaya, who portrays Chani in the Dune films, has a busy schedule leading into the production. Her filming commitments for the third season of Euphoria in early 2025, along with Spider-Man 4 in the latter half of that year, have contributed to the delay in Dune Messiah's shooting schedule. Her co-star, Tom Holland, is also facing overlapping projects, such as the next Avengers film and C

   Tom Holland recently shared exciting news during an interview on the Rich Roll Podcast, revealing that he and Zendaya sat down to read the script for Spider-Man 4. While the actor expressed enthusiasm for the draft, calling it "excellent," he acknowledged that the script still needs some work before it’s ready for filming. This marks a major update for fans eagerly anticipating the next installment of Spider-Man within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Holland's previous Spider-Man films have all been directed by Jon Watts, but it appears the next chapter might bring a fresh directorial perspective. Variety confirmed in September that Destin Daniel Cretton, known for his work on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, is in early talks to take over directing duties. This potential shift in creative leadership adds an extra layer of intrigue to the forthcoming sequel. The Challenge of Fitting Spider-Man 4 Into the MCU Timeline One of the key hurdles for Spider-Man