# Dune 3 Reveals Jason Momoa’s New Role After Duncan Idaho’s Death

> Jason Momoa returns as Hayt, Duncan Idaho’s ghola, in Dune: Part Three.
- Title: Dune 3 Reveals Jason Momoa’s New Role After Duncan Idaho’s…
- Summary: Jason Momoa returns as Hayt, Duncan Idaho’s ghola, in Dune: Part Three. Jason Momoa plays Hayt, a ghola of Duncan Idaho, in Dune: Part Three after his…
- Keywords: dune, jason momoa, hayt, duncan idaho, ghola, dune part three, denis villeneuve, timothée chalamet, dune: part two, dune: part three, entertainment, culture
- Source: CBR — https://cbr.com/dune-3-jason-momoa-hayt-duncan-idaho
- Author: Jamie Lovett
- Published: 2026-10-19T15:55:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dune, jason momoa, hayt, duncan idaho, ghola, dune part three, denis villeneuve, timothée chalamet, dune: part two, dune: part three, entertainment, culture
## Jason Momoa Confirms Return
Jason Momoa has confirmed his return in Dune: Part Three after Duncan Idaho’s death.

> It was nerve-wracking
## Hayt as Duncan Idaho’s Ghola
Hayt is a ghola of Duncan Idaho, a copy infused with his memories and experiences.
## Momoa on Playing Hayt
Momoa described the role as nerve-wracking, saying he didn’t sign up to play Hayt.

> It was nerve-wracking
## Dune: Part Three Release Date
Dune: Part Three opens in theaters on December 18, 2026.
## Dune: Part Three Cast
The film stars Timothée Chalamet as Paul, Zendaya as Chani, and Jason Momoa as Duncan Idaho.
## Dune: Part Three Director
Denis Villeneuve directs Dune: Part Three from a screenplay he co-wrote with Brian K. Vaughan.
## Key takeaway

Jason Momoa plays Hayt, a ghola of Duncan Idaho, in Dune: Part Three after his character died.