Robert Pattinson might soon become part of the "Dune" universe. The actor is being considered for the role of villain Scytale in "Dune 3" - another high-profile role for the former "Twilight" star, who has long since established himself as a serious character actor.

Robert Pattinson may give Timothée Chalamet a hard time in Legendary’s upcoming Dune: Messiah. Sources say the actor has been circling the role of the chief villain in the film, one that is possibly Scytale from Frank Herbert’s books.

As for Pattinson, The Batman star has been busy, recently wrapping A24 film The Drama, which also stars his Dune co-star Zendaya, as well as the Lynne Ramsay film Die, My Love in which he stars opposite Jennifer Lawrence. He is currently filming Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey. He is also producing the A24 film Primetime.