Jason Momoa shaves off beard for the first time in 6 years ahead of ‘Dune' return: ‘I hate it'
'Aquaman' star Jason Momoa, 45, flaunted a clean-shaven look for the first time in six years as he prepares for his next role.
'God damn it, I hate it,' Momoa quipped in an Instagram reel posted on Wednesday.
4 Jason Momoa shaved off his signature beard.
Jason Momoa/Instagram
The 'Game of Thrones' actor transformed his entire look as a 'kick-off' to reprise his role as Duncan Idaho in 'Dune Messiah,' which was announced as the third and final film in the eight-time Oscar-winning sci-fi series.
'Only for you, Denis,' the actor said, referring to Denis Villeneuve, the director of 'Dune: Part One' and 'Dune: Part Two.'
The Hawaii native played Duncan Idaho in the 2021 film, but he did not appear in the 2024 sequel because his character died in the first film.
However, he confirmed that he's 'making a comeback' in the third film when his character is resurrected as a clone, according to an interview on the 'Today' show in March 2025.
The Hollywood hunk filmed himself shaving off his iconic facial hair in the clip, which also served as a promotion for his reusable bottled water company, Mananalu.
4 'God damn it, I hate it,' Momoa quipped in an Instagram reel.
Jason Momoa/Instagram
'I think it's been about six years, maybe a little bit more, since I did 'Dune,'' Momoa said. 'What was really special about that is that's when I started launching Mananalu. At the time, we were one of the first ones to release the aluminum bottle.'
The 'Justice League' actor prompted his company's partnership with Boomerang Water, which aimed to reuse water bottles to get 'rid of single-use plastic. For our children and for our planet.'
Momoa's son, Nakoa-Wolf Momoa, will be part of the highly anticipated third installment of the 'Dune' trilogy, according to Deadline.
4 Momoa attended the world premiere of the Apple TV+ series 'Chief of War' on July 18.
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Nakoa-Wolf was cast to play Leto II, the twin son of Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya's characters Paul Atreides and Chani.
The A-lister's son will star alongside 'Silo' actress Ida Brooke, who will portray the other twin, Ghanima.
The 'Minecraft Movie' actor shares two teenage kids, Nakoa-Wolf and daughter Lola Iolani, with his ex-wife, 'The Cosby Show' actress Lisa Bonet.
The couple's divorce was finalized in June 2024, seven years after they got married.
4 Momoa starred as Arthur in 'Aquaman' and 'Aquaman 2.'
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Momoa isn't the only person getting a new look for the movie.
Eagle-eyed fans noticed that Chalamet closely shaved the nape of his neck before an outing with girlfriend Kylie Jenner in St. Tropez on July 7.
The 'Call Me by Your Name' actor wore a green bandana over a navy Nike hat, so fans couldn't get a full look at how much hair had been buzzed away.
'Dune Messiah' is scheduled to be released in December 2026.
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