In a recent interview with Fandango, Zendaya expressed her eagerness to continue in the Dune universe, revealing her readiness to be part of ‘Dune: Part Three.’
With the highly anticipated release of ‘Dune: Part Two’ just around the corner, Zendaya, who plays the character Chani, is already setting her sights on the next chapter of the saga:
“Would we be down? I mean, of course. Any time Denis [Villeneuve] calls, it’s a yes from me. I’m excited to see what happens. I started ‘Messiah,’ and I was like, ‘Woah, I’m only shooting the first movie. Let me just go back to the first one.’ It’s so much to take in, but there are no better hands with better care and love for it than Denis.”
Zendaya’s portrayal of Chani in the first film received praise. Critics like Glenn Kenny and Brian Lowry commented on her performance, with Kenny describing it as ‘better than apt’ despite the limited screen time her character had in the protagonist’s visions.
You can watch the interview below.
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‘Dune: Part Two‘ promises to continue the story of Paul Atreides and his alliance with the Fremen people on the desert planet of Arrakis. The sequel, co-written by Denis Villeneuve and Jon Spaihts, features returning cast members and new faces, including Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken, and Léa Seydoux.
The future of the ‘Dune’ series appears promising. Villeneuve has shown a strong interest in developing ‘Dune: Part Three,’ based on Herbert’s sequel ‘Dune Messiah.’ The script for the third film was nearing completion as of December 2023, with Villeneuve hinting at possibly undertaking another project before returning to the world of Arrakis.
So, the continuation of the ‘Dune’ series lies in the performance of ‘Dune: Part Two.’ Villeneuve’s plans for the franchise also include a television spin-off series, ‘Dune: Prophecy.‘
Beyond ‘Dune,’ Zendaya’s career continues — she is set to star in and produce ‘Challengers,‘ a sports drama directed by Luca Guadagnino. As for ‘Dune: Part Two,’ it is set to hit theaters on March 1st, 2024. You can watch the film’s trailer below.
