Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet inDune(2021).Photo: Warner Bros.The aftermath of a dental procedure presented quite the challenge forZendayawhile auditioning forDune.ForWmagazine’s Volume 2, The Directors Issue cover story, the 25-year-old actress says she “had just gotten [her] wisdom teeth” removed before trying out for the sci-fi epic, which made her self-conscious about up-close scenes withTimothée Chalamet.“My biggest fear was that my mouth would be vile, and then I would have to do a scene with Timothée where we have to be really close, and he would smell my possible dry socket breath,” Zendaya told the magazine.Of appearing in the film, she also touched onthe pressure of doing justice tosomething based on “obviously such a rich text.““But it’s so much more than just a book to a lot of people; it’s a whole world that they’ve been able to escape to for years,” Zendaya said.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Zendaya on the cover ofWmagazine.Jack Davison for W magazineLuckily, Zendaya and Chalamet, 26, became fast friends while makingDune, which became an instant hit after its October release.“She was like a breath of fresh air,” Chalamet told PEOPLE that month of hisEmmy Award-winning costar. “She had a great energy.“They two also said they hope to maintain their bond as they continue to navigate their way in Hollywood.“I’m just so gratefulthat this experience has been with this guybecause he’s massively talented but also such a good person,” Zendaya told PEOPLE. “We’ve been able to have fun and become great friends.“RELATED VIDEO: Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet Open Up About Their Instant Chemistry While MakingDune: “She Was Like a Breath of Fresh Air"As for portraying Chani, the love interest of Chalamet’s Paul Atreides, Zendaya said in an August 2021 interview withEmpire, “My part is very, very small in this movie.““That’s why I’m so excited to see it, to see what everyone’s been up to,” she continued. “[Director Denis Villeneuve and I] had a little discussion about who Chani is and the strength she possesses. She’s a fighter, that’s what her people are.““Ionly really had a few days with her, so I kind of scratched the surface, but it was so much fun figuring her out,” Zendaya added. “What does she walk like, what does she talk like? This is her planet, so how does she navigate this world? It was so fun.“Duneis available to rent onAmazon Prime Video.
Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet inDune(2021).Photo: Warner Bros.
The aftermath of a dental procedure presented quite the challenge forZendayawhile auditioning forDune.ForWmagazine’s Volume 2, The Directors Issue cover story, the 25-year-old actress says she “had just gotten [her] wisdom teeth” removed before trying out for the sci-fi epic, which made her self-conscious about up-close scenes withTimothée Chalamet.“My biggest fear was that my mouth would be vile, and then I would have to do a scene with Timothée where we have to be really close, and he would smell my possible dry socket breath,” Zendaya told the magazine.Of appearing in the film, she also touched onthe pressure of doing justice tosomething based on “obviously such a rich text.““But it’s so much more than just a book to a lot of people; it’s a whole world that they’ve been able to escape to for years,” Zendaya said.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Zendaya on the cover ofWmagazine.Jack Davison for W magazineLuckily, Zendaya and Chalamet, 26, became fast friends while makingDune, which became an instant hit after its October release.“She was like a breath of fresh air,” Chalamet told PEOPLE that month of hisEmmy Award-winning costar. “She had a great energy.“They two also said they hope to maintain their bond as they continue to navigate their way in Hollywood.“I’m just so gratefulthat this experience has been with this guybecause he’s massively talented but also such a good person,” Zendaya told PEOPLE. “We’ve been able to have fun and become great friends.“RELATED VIDEO: Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet Open Up About Their Instant Chemistry While MakingDune: “She Was Like a Breath of Fresh Air"As for portraying Chani, the love interest of Chalamet’s Paul Atreides, Zendaya said in an August 2021 interview withEmpire, “My part is very, very small in this movie.““That’s why I’m so excited to see it, to see what everyone’s been up to,” she continued. “[Director Denis Villeneuve and I] had a little discussion about who Chani is and the strength she possesses. She’s a fighter, that’s what her people are.““Ionly really had a few days with her, so I kind of scratched the surface, but it was so much fun figuring her out,” Zendaya added. “What does she walk like, what does she talk like? This is her planet, so how does she navigate this world? It was so fun.“Duneis available to rent onAmazon Prime Video.
The aftermath of a dental procedure presented quite the challenge forZendayawhile auditioning forDune.
ForWmagazine’s Volume 2, The Directors Issue cover story, the 25-year-old actress says she “had just gotten [her] wisdom teeth” removed before trying out for the sci-fi epic, which made her self-conscious about up-close scenes withTimothée Chalamet.
“My biggest fear was that my mouth would be vile, and then I would have to do a scene with Timothée where we have to be really close, and he would smell my possible dry socket breath,” Zendaya told the magazine.
Of appearing in the film, she also touched onthe pressure of doing justice tosomething based on “obviously such a rich text.”
“But it’s so much more than just a book to a lot of people; it’s a whole world that they’ve been able to escape to for years,” Zendaya said.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.
Zendaya on the cover ofWmagazine.Jack Davison for W magazine
Luckily, Zendaya and Chalamet, 26, became fast friends while makingDune, which became an instant hit after its October release.
“She was like a breath of fresh air,” Chalamet told PEOPLE that month of hisEmmy Award-winning costar. “She had a great energy.”
They two also said they hope to maintain their bond as they continue to navigate their way in Hollywood.
“I’m just so gratefulthat this experience has been with this guybecause he’s massively talented but also such a good person,” Zendaya told PEOPLE. “We’ve been able to have fun and become great friends.”
RELATED VIDEO: Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet Open Up About Their Instant Chemistry While MakingDune: “She Was Like a Breath of Fresh Air”
As for portraying Chani, the love interest of Chalamet’s Paul Atreides, Zendaya said in an August 2021 interview withEmpire, “My part is very, very small in this movie.”
“That’s why I’m so excited to see it, to see what everyone’s been up to,” she continued. “[Director Denis Villeneuve and I] had a little discussion about who Chani is and the strength she possesses. She’s a fighter, that’s what her people are.”
“Ionly really had a few days with her, so I kind of scratched the surface, but it was so much fun figuring her out,” Zendaya added. “What does she walk like, what does she talk like? This is her planet, so how does she navigate this world? It was so fun.”
Duneis available to rent onAmazon Prime Video.
source: people.com
