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Robert Pattinson Struggled with ‘Dune 3’ Desert Heat: “No Functioning Brain Cells”
Robert Pattinson, the star of The Batman and Twilight, has shared hilarious yet harrowing details about filming Dune: Part Three in scorching desert conditions. In a recent interview, he admitted the heat was so intense that his “brain wasn’t operating,” leaving him with “not a single functioning brain cell.”
“The Heat Was Unreal”: Pattinson’s Grueling Shoot
Pattinson, who joins the Dune franchise in its third installment, described filming in desert locations (likely Jordan or Abu Dhabi) as “next level” compared to his past roles.
“You’d think after Twilight and The Batman, I’d be used to tough shoots, but Dune 3 was another beast,” he said. “The heat was unreal. My brain melted—I couldn’t remember lines. I was just a walking puddle of sweat.”
The actor joked about co-stars Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya sharing the same “thousand-yard stare” between takes, with director Denis Villeneuve getting robotic nods instead of coherent answers.
How the ‘Dune 3’ Cast Survived the Extreme Conditions
With temperatures exceeding 45°C (113°F), the crew relied on cooling tents, IV drips, and constant hydration to avoid heat exhaustion.
“I drank more water than ever and still felt like a raisin,” Pattinson quipped. He credited Zendaya for lifting morale with spontaneous laughter despite the delirium.
Why ‘Dune 3’ Is 2026’s Most Anticipated Film
Despite the challenges, Pattinson teased that Dune: Part Three will be worth the struggle. The film dives deeper into Frank Herbert’s saga, with Pattinson rumored to play a pivotal new character.
Denis Villeneuve, known for his visually stunning direction, has called the desert “a brutal yet beautiful character” in Dune.
What’s Next for Robert Pattinson After ‘Dune 3’?
Post-Dune 3, Pattinson plans to explore indie projects but jokes he’ll “never complain about a cold set again.”
Final Verdict: A Sci-Fi Epic Worth the Sweat
Pattinson’s candid stories highlight the extreme dedication behind Dune: Part Three. Fans can expect another masterpiece when the film hits theaters in 2026.
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