‘Dune’ sequel: Zendaya to return with a 'prominent role,' confirms director

The pandemic-era released sci-fi adventure film Dune turned out as one of the successful movies of year 2021. 

While the movie has managed to bag second most nods in the 2022 Oscars, director Denis Villeneuve has spilled the beans on the upcoming sequel of the film.

Speaking to Variety, Villeneuve revealed that actress Zendaya will have a larger part in Dune: Part 2 than she did in the previous picture.

The adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic science fiction book by writer/director Villeneuve featured star cast including Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, and others.

Discussing on the Euphoria actress’ character development in the film, he said that Zendaya's character, Chani, will have a more prominent role in Dune 2 than in the first film.

"For Zendaya, I will say Part One was a promise. I know that we saw a glimpse of her in Part One, but in Part Two, she'll have a prominent part. We will follow Timothée and Zendaya on their adventures in the desert," Villeneuve said.

Based on the 1965 novel of the same name by Herbert, Dune follows the life of a young man Paul (played by Timothee Chalamet) as he leaves his home planet of Caladan to travel to the harsh desert world of Arrakis with his family. Dune: Part 2 is expected to release on October 20, 2023.