
The science fiction genre is a tried and true part of the film industry, with moviegoers thrilled at the opportunity to be transported into fantastic worlds. One of the biggest sci-fi movies from recent memory is Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, which was a critical and box office hit that guaranteed the production of its upcoming sequel. And indeed, Dune: Part Two is one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year, with fans eager to return to Arrakis. Chani actress Zendaya recently explained that she had a tough time “trying to figure out this futuristic space talk” to flirt with Timothèe Chalamet on Dune 2.
Emmy-winning actress Zendaya had a small but memorable role in the first Dune movie, appearing to Chalamet’s protagonist Paul Atreides in visions. But Chani is expected to be a bigger presence in Part Two, with the Euphoria actress spending far more time filming in the desert. She recently spoke to Vanity Fair about the process of filming the highly anticipated upcoming blockbuster, saying: