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Zendaya Recounts Getting Heatstroke On ‘Dune: Part Two’ Set Due To “Fear Of Peeing Myself”


Zendaya had a dehydration-induced health scare on the set of 'Dune: Part Two' due to the remote desert location of the sequel.

Zendaya in 'Dune: Part Two' (2024)Warner Bros./Courtesy Everett Collection The Golden Globe winner revealed she suffered heatstroke while filming the Denis Villeneuve-helmed adaptation in Jordan, where the nearest bathroom was a “hike” away, so she opted not to drink water. I remember calling my mom on the bathroom floor, saying, ‘I feel terrible.’ She was like, ‘Did you drink water today?’ I said no. The franchise has spawned the prequel series Dune: Prophecy, which recently debuted, with new episodes airing Sundays at 9pm ET/PT on HBO and streaming on Max.

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