Dune: Part Two star Zendaya explains how the film complicates the relationship between Paul and Chani. Adapted from the Frank Herbert Dune novel series, Dune: Part Two will continue the story of Paul Atreides quest for vengeance against those who wronged his family. Dune 2 is set for release on March 1 and features a star-studded cast including Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Josh Brolin, Florence Pugh, Austin Butler, and Javier Bardem.
In an exclusive interview with Screen Rant, Zendaya explains how the relationship between Chani and Paul has changed from the books. Check out the full quote from Zendaya below:
I think, talking about how there are some character changes and differences, something Denis really found for Chani is allowing her to have her own mind and spirit when it comes to her perception of Paul and what she thinks of him. I think what that allows for, and also what he represents to her, is something a little bit more complicated and something that she has to fight against.
The love story isn’t necessarily just given; it’s not something that to her even feels natural. I don’t think she’s ever even allowed herself to think of the concept of falling in love, and now it’s being presented in the least likely person. I think there’s a lot of weight to that, and just the sheer amount it would take for her to be vulnerable with somebody or open up to someone is big.
For us, it was about trying to find those moments where we could have Paul earn his way into her heart and into her space and into her family, you know what I mean? Into her world. And that’s how we try to build a real love story. We had to earn it behind the camera too. And ultimately, how it ends? You will find out. We will see. But there’s a lot of internal, I think, complication happening within her.
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