Collider is reporting that singer-actress Zendaya is in talks to play Timothée Chalamet‘s love interest Chani in Denis Villeneuve‘s Dune reboot.
Based on the acclaimed novels by Frank Herbert, Dune is a space-faring adventure story that is rich with political intrigue and complex machinations. The story follows Chalamet’s Paul Atreides, the heir apparent of the Atreides family. When they’re sent to rule over the desert planet Arrakis and its valuable spice commodity, their rule is contested by competing noble families, leading to betrayal and ultimately rebellion.
Oscar Isaac and Rebecca Ferguson will co-star as Chalamet’s parents, while Stellan Skarsgård will play the film’s antagonist, Baron Harkonnen, and Dave Bautista will play his murderous nephew. Meanwhile, Charlotte Rampling will play the Reverend Mother Mohiam, who can divine intentions, and manipulate people’s emotional states on behalf of the emperor.
According to the site, if her deal closes, Zendaya would play Chani, the girl of Paul’s dreams who takes on a leading role as his proper love interest in the next Dune film. That all depends if the film does well at the box office to warrant a sequel.
Villeneuve co-wrote the script himself along with Oscar-winner Eric Roth (Forrest Gump) and Jon Spaihts (Prometheus). Villeneuve also executive produces with Mary Parent and Cale Boyter, as well as Brian Herbert, Byron Merritt, Thomas Tull, and Kim Herbert. Kevin J. Anderson will serve as a creative consultant on the project.
Zendaya will soon reprise her role of Michelle, aka MJ, in Spider-Man: Far From Home, which hits theaters on July 5, and her HBO series Euphoria will debut later this year. Her previous film credits include Spider-Man: Homecoming and The Greatest Showman.
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