Ever since the very first trailer for Dune: Part Two arrived in early May 2023, I have been wondering what it takes to ride a sandworm. Anyone else? Just me? Seriously, Paul Atreides' first sandworm ride is one of the things I’m excited to see in the sequel to Dune and, during an interview, stars Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya revealed the extraordinary challenges and surreal experiences of filming the iconic sandworm riding scenes. Their insights offer a glimpse into the innovative filmmaking process as wild as the ride itself.
Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi epic sequel Dune: Part Two is scheduled for the 2024 movie schedule, and Timothée Chalamet is reprising his role as the brave Paul. While speaking with Fandango, the Wonka actor and his fellow cast members shared details about the upcoming sci-fi flick. One interesting tidbit was the existence of a specialized team on set, humorously named the "worm unit." As Chalamet explained:
