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Dune 2 director Denis Villeneuve says a Zendaya scene was the moment he knew the film was working: "I did that shot and knew I had a movie"

Villeneuve reflects on Dune: Part Two's success

Standing alone in the dunes, the camera lingers on Chani's face, with Zendaya laying bare all of her rebel warrior's pain and heartbreak. It is absolutely devastating, reminding audiences that Paul fulfilling his prophecy isn't a triumph – it's a sign that only danger lies ahead. For Villeneuve, this risky move was a crucial one to take in order to honor author Frank Herbert's original intentions of making Dune a "cautionary tale".

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