Did Jason Momoa Shave His Beard? Actor Drops Signature Look for Dune Part 3
If you’ve scrolled through your Insta or Twitter feeds this week, you’ve probably seen it: Jason Momoa is officially clean-shaven for the first time in six years, and honestly, the internet hasn’t stopped buzzing. The Aquaman and Dune star, who’s basically owned the “rugged warrior” look for most of his career, just ditched his famous beard—and not because he wanted to.
Jason Momoa Shaves Beard for Dune Part 3
So, why did Jason go for the clippers? Simple: it’s movie business. With Dune: Part Three now ramping up to shoot, Momoa is returning as Duncan Idaho—a role he last played in the first Dune. For director Denis Villeneuve, that means a clean shave, and as Jason said in his now-viral Instagram video, “God damn it, I hate it. I think it’s been about six years, maybe a little bit more since I did Dune. This is the kickoff, Dune 3… Only for you Denis.”
On X/Twitter, @captainatomIDC shared a Jason Momoa shaving his beard:
In the video, Jason looks not just a little sad—he’s actually pretty attached to that beard. He cracks jokes as he shaves (“Here we are again”), groans about the transformation mid-buzz, and finally faces the fresh-faced result with disbelief. “Oh man,” he laughs, wiping his jaw, while the comments fill up with everything from shock to heart emojis.
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A Family Affair: Momoa’s Son Joins the Dune Cast
But the beard shave isn’t the only milestone for the Momoas. Jason’s 16-year-old son, Nakoa-Wolf, is stepping into the Dune universe too, playing Leto II—the child of Timothée Chalamet’s Paul and Zendaya’s Chani. That’s right, it’s turning into a full-on family franchise.
Speaking to Extra earlier this month, Jason was in pure #DadMode. “A rude awakening is what he’s in for,” Jason said about his son’s first foray into big-league filming. “He’s into the workforce for the first time. It’s going to be good.” He sounded proud, too: “You want your children to be better than you, and I really, actually believe he is. I couldn’t do what he’s doing at his age… He’s 16 and holding s--t down with Denis Villeneuve.”
Dune 3: What’s Next for Duncan Idaho?
Some longtime Dune fans are scratching their heads—didn’t Duncan Idaho die in the first film? If you’ve read Frank Herbert’s books, you know the answer involves (spoiler alert) clones, secret societies, and plenty of philosophical twists. Whether director Denis Villeneuve follows the exact source material is still under wraps, but the buzz online suggests people are hyped to see how Momoa gets written back in.
End of an Era—Or Just the Start?
So, did Jason Momoa shave his beard? Yeah, he did, and for a pretty big reason. It kicks off his return to one of sci-fi’s most epic franchises—and possibly launches a new tradition in the Momoa family with his son beside him. The Dune 3 shoot is only just getting started, but this beard moment’s already a highlight for movie fans everywhere.
It’s a mix of bittersweet and hilarious, seeing a Hollywood icon go bare-faced for the first time in ages. Maybe Jason will grow it back once filming’s done; for now, though, fans will be rewatching that Instagram clip, dropping hot takes and, odds are, missing the beard almost as much as he does.
