‘Dune’
27-year-old Timothée Chalamet leads an ensemble cast of young stars in the sci-fi epic ‘Dune’, including Zendaya, Florence Pugh, and Austin Butler. Despite their youth and celebrity status, Chalamet reveals the group eschewed wild partying for bonding over tea while filming the sequel.
No Wild Parties
In an interview with WHO magazine this week, the Oscar-nominated actor opened up about hangouts with his famous costars during the ‘Dune: Part Two’ production. “We did [hang out] but it wasn’t wild parties or anything like that,” Chalamet clarified.
Given the cast’s fame and ages ranging from 21 to 31 years old, some might expect Chalamet’s description of high-profile celebrity ragers. However, he dispelled assumptions by stating, “Z, Florence, Austin and I are honestly the tamest bunch. It’s more like us having tea than having a party.”
Quiet Bonding
Rather than clubbing or crowded bars, Chalamet preferred winding down through quiet conversations over tea with his coworkers. This reflects both the serious nature of the epic sci-fi sequel, which Chalamet has described as “even better” than the first critically acclaimed film. It also demonstrates the close platonic bonds formed through months of filming in the desert and Budapest.
High Praise for Grounded Friend Zendaya
Chalamet had already sung the praises of former Spider-Man star Zendaya, whom he called “one of the most grounded people I know doing this” while speaking to Glamour magazine. The two first worked together in the 2017 indie film ‘Hostiles,’ later reuniting as the central characters of ‘Dune’ and subsequent sequels.
Chalamet respects Zendaya’s ability to avoid getting caught up in the chaos of fame despite her massive success, including an Emmy win, fashion lines, and advocacy work. Her centered, humble presence on set was doubtless a comfort amidst the pressures of helming such an ambitious blockbuster.
Young Stars Carrying Sci-Fi Torch
With the original ‘Dune’ raking in over $400 million globally and critical acclaim, Dun young stars are carrying the mantle first brought to screens by Patrick Stewart, Sean Young, and Kyle MacLachlan. Rather than partying, Chalamet, Zendaya, and their castmates focused their energies on living up to the groundbreaking work of their predecessors. If their bonds over tea translated into on-screen chemistry, then audiences are in for a thrilling,