Jason Momoa Says Son Nakoa-Wolf Is in for a ‘Rude Awakening’ with First Role in 'Dune: Part Three'
KAPOLEI, HAWAII, JUL 21 – Jason Momoa says his 16-year-old son, Nakoa-Wolf, earned his role in Dune: Part Three through talent and work ethic without family influence, marking his acting debut.
- Nakoa-Wolf Momoa, Jason Momoa's 16-year-old son, will make his film debut as Leto II in Dune: Part Three, releasing December 18, 2026.
- Jason Momoa emphasized he played no role in his son's casting and praised Nakoa-Wolf for achieving the role independently.
- Dune: Part Three continues Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Frank Herbert's series, with Jason reprising Duncan Idaho and other returning stars.
- Jason Momoa remarked that his son will face a harsh reality and emphasized that he prefers not to intervene, praising his son's independent efforts and success.
- Momoa expressed hope his son surpasses him, noting Nakoa-Wolf is confident and able, while acknowledging he could not do the same at that age.
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Jason Momoa says son Nakoa-Wolf Momoa got cast in 'Dune: Part Three' 'all on his own'
Eric Charbonneau/Apple TV+ via Getty Images Jason Momoa says he did not help his son get cast in Dune: Part Three. The actor, who starred as Duncan Idaho in Denis Villeneuve‘s 2021 film Dune, says he played no part in getting his son, Nakoa-Wolf Momoa, cast in the upcoming third film in the series. Jason spoke to Extra about what Nakoa-Wolf can expect as part of the franchise. “A rude awakening is what he’s in for,” Momoa said. “He’s into the wo…
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Jason Momoa reveals he had nothing to do with son Nakoa-Wolf’s debut in Dune 3
Nakoa-Wolf will be playing Leto II, son of Paul Atreides and Chani
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