India, July 31 -- Hollywood star Jason Momoa has shaved his beard for the first time in six years - and it's all for Dune: Part Three. The actor is officially stepping back into Duncan Idaho mode as filming for the upcoming sequel gets underway.

"Only for you, Denis," Jason said in a new video, addressing Dune director Denis Villeneuve. After taking the clippers to his beard, he looked at his half-shaved face and laughed, "God damnit, I hate it!"

The 45-year-old last shaved for the first Dune movie, in which his character Duncan Idaho sacrifices himself so Paul and Jessica can escape the Sardaukar. While he didn't appear in Dune: Part Two, the actor had already confirmed his return for the third installment.

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