This post contains spoilers for Frank HerbertsDune Messiah.
Paul Atreides wasnt the only one sad to see Duncan Idaho die while battling Sardaukar troops inDune.
Audiences also mourned the loss of Idahos performerJason Momoa, whose carefree attitude lightened the sometimes too-heavy mood.
Readers of theFrank Herbertbooks are probably also thrilled.
But were not surprised.
The provide Paul with a ghola or clone of Duncan Idaho, who now goes by the name Hayt.
Alia isnt even born when Hayt dies.
Isnt she much younger than him?
The short answer is, Yes.
The long answer is also, Yes, but with qualifiers and context that provide varying degrees of comfort.
The novel goes to lengths to describe Alia as wise beyond her years.
Uncomfortable as that storyline is, its unlikely to appear inDune 3in such an icky form.
Dune 3 begins filming in Summer 2025.
