I felt it was more meaningful to give them more substance and presence, their own agendas.
They even begin to fall in love.
But the romance between Chani and Paul is complicated.
Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya in ‘Dune: Part Two.'.Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros.
As much as she cares for him, Chani is steadfastly opposed to what he represents politically.
You have to earn it, Zendaya says ofDunes romance.
Its constantly something that she’s battling inside of herself.
‘Dune: Part Two’ stars Zendaya and Florence Pugh.Peter Ash Lee
That gave me something more to hold onto, and I really appreciated that.
When Frank Herbert wroteDune, he was disappointed at how people perceived Paul, Villeneuve explains.
In his mind,Dunewas a cautionary tale a warning against charismatic figures.
He felt that Paul was perceived as a hero, when he wanted to do the opposite.
Villeneuve continues, With humility, I hope that this adaptation is closer to Frank Herberts original intentions.
I used Chanis character to do so.
I gave her a different agenda, and used her to bring a different perspective to the story.
Peter Ash Lee
Villeneuve has already told EW thathe wants to make a thirdDunefilm based onDune Messiah.
And she agreed, Villeneuve says.
I made the same deal with Florence.
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