These Dune: Part Two buddies are on a wild ride around the globe, waving the promo flag high for their impending blockbuster sequel, guided by the masterful hand of Denis Villeneuve.
In this cover story extravaganza, the youthful cast spills the sand on their roles, their fellow actors, the casting process that brought Zendaya and Florence into the sandy fray, and the sizzling challenge of filming in temperatures that could fry an egg on a rock.
If you missed it, prepare to have your socks blown off by the dazzling pics from the Dune: Part Two London premiere. Seriously, these stars are so photogenic they make the Spice Melange look basic.
Timothée Chalamet, in his signature charming style, gushes about his co-stars, dubbing them “superpower actors” who could probably act circles around a sandworm. He praises their ability to balance larger-than-life presence with down-to-earth naturalism, admitting that this time around, he felt like he’d leveled up from newbie to seasoned spice warrior.
Zendaya, the queen of poise and grace, reflects on her character Chani, confessing to a deep dive into the Dune books to flesh out her role. She appreciates Villeneuve’s touch in giving Chani her own agency and heart, unlike in the book where she’s just chilling as the messiah’s sidekick.
Austin Butler, bravely battling the elements with a bald cap and a prayer, recalls the scorching heat of filming like a first-hand account of crossing the Sahara. It was so hot, people were dropping like flies, and Austin’s bald cap was starting to feel more like a sauna accessory.
Director Denis Villeneuve spills the intergalactic tea on casting Zendaya and Florence, revealing his Jedi mind trick of promising them bigger roles in future installments. He also lets slip about the cast attending “Fremen school” to nail the intricacies of the desert dwellers’ language. Yes, they went full geek and learned to speak sand.
For more hijinks from the Dune: Part Two squad, dive into EW.com, but make sure to pack some SPF because the heat from this ensemble is off the charts!
Mark your calendars for March 1st, when Dune: Part Two storms into theaters like a sandstorm on steroids. It’s going to be epic, it’s going to be spicy, and it’s going to be hotter than a Harkonnen’s temper tantrum.
