- Zendaya shines at premiere
- Pugh praises Villeneuve’s direction
- Dune mirrors current issues
Based on the critically acclaimed 1965 novel Dune by Frank Herbert, Dune: Part Two delves into politics, religion, the battle for scarce resources, and environmental issues.
At the world premiere of Dune: Part Two in London, Zendaya, the Emmy-winning actor and fashion icon, stole the show in her silver, C-3PO-inspired robot outfit.
However, actress Florence Pugh believes that director Denis Villeneuve should receive all the praise for creating what she considers could be the greatest film she has ever seen, predicting it will be studied by cinema students for many years to come.
In the film, Timothée Chalamet returns as Paul Atreides, who seeks revenge against those who decimated his family. Pugh joins the cast as Princess Irulan, the Emperor’s daughter, played by the legendary Christopher Walken.
Pugh expresses her only regret was not spending more time with Walken, from whom she could only learn and absorb. She has admired him since her youth and considers working with him a privilege.
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Under Villeneuve’s direction, joining the cast felt like a return to a cherished era of filmmaking for Pugh. She emphasized the importance of real settings, appropriate costumes, and actors over reliance on green screens.
Inspired by Herbert’s renowned novel, the film addresses complex issues. These include politics, religion, the fight for limited resources, and environmental concerns.
In light of recent news about Russia developing nuclear weapons for space, Pugh commented that while Dune might seem like distant future science fiction, its themes also reflect ongoing contemporary issues, suggesting humanity repeatedly faces the same challenges.
