Dune 2 CCXP Panel FULL: Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Florence Pugh, Austin Butler & Denis Villeneuve

For however epic Denis Villeneuve’s Dune was, the director has made it very clear that Dune: Part Two is where this story truly begins. While at the sequel’s panel at Brazil’s Comic-Con Experience (CCXP), Collider and a sea of fans were able to watch the first 10 minutes of footage and exclusive clips. The excitement in that room was a force as Villeneuve was introduced and addressed the fans, who he said made the sequel a reality. The overwhelming response to the director, the exclusive artwork shown, and footage was electric, and Collider was able to capture it all. Also in attendance were returning stars Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, as well as their new cast members, Florence Pugh and Austin Butler, to talk about what audiences can expect with this sequel and share a little about their characters for Part Two. As they were introduced, the crowd went wild, and the energy never once fell as each guest spoke on their experience filming. Watching this panel, it’s clear how much of an impact these stars have, and Brazil’s outpouring of love definitely touched the castmembers. What we know about Dune: Part Two is that, following the events of the first movie, Chalamet’s Paul Atreides has united with the Fremen and with Chani (Zendaya), and that the fate of the universe is moving towards a terrible future. The apparent end of the House of Atreides leaves Arrakis and its people vulnerable to the brutal control of the Harkonnen family and the Known Universe currently in the hands of a conspiratorial ruler, Emperor Shaddam IV (Christopher Walken). In Part Two, Paul is left to avenge his fallen family and the fate of their universe. When discussing Dune before the sequel was confirmed, Villenueve said, “The tough task here was to introduce you guys to the world, to the ideas, to this world, to the codes, the cultures, the different families, the different planets.” Adapting Frank Herbert’s sci-fi saga to film, though it has been done before, was not a task the director took lightly. The first film was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, taking home six of those, and still he said at the panel, “While this is a continuation of the story we told in Part One, this film is a visceral experience that doesn’t require audiences to have seen the first film to enjoy Part Two.” So then, what is Part Two about? “We are on an epic journey with Paul and Chani in a completely new story of star-crossed love, revenge, ambition, and deceit set against the backdrop of a massive war once again. I devised this film entirely for the big screen experience…I used to say when I did Part One that it was the appetizer and that Part Two would be the main course. It’s a movie that is much more action, it’s a much more emotional, complex, muscular movie, and with a love story.” #Dune2 #Zendaya #TimotheeChalamet #FlorencePugh #AustinButler For interviews, movie reviews, and more visit FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL