“She is playful”: Denis Villeneuve had to separate Florence Pugh and Timothée Chalamet on the set of Dune 2

The second opus of Dune de Denis Villeneuve, widely praised for its spectacular realization and its dramatic intensity, was rented for its impressive cast, bringing together a host of stars (Javier Bardem, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Christopher Walken…). Among them, Timothée Chalamet, who returned to the shoes of Paul Atreids, and Florence Pugh, a newcomer to the Arrakis universe, who embodied Princess Irulan.

The two actors are not strangers to each other since they have already shared the poster in 2019 in the daughters of Doctor March of Greta Gerwig, where their alchemy had conquered the public. Their complicity, very palpable, continued on the set of Dune 2. So much so that their constant good humor pushed the film of the film to … separate them!

A little too distracting friendship

Florence Pugh Herself entrusted to an article in Time magazine that their turbulent friendship could sometimes hinder the smooth running of work because they “had too much fun”, She summed up with franchise. An anecdote that she also mentioned with humor in an interview for Fandango, when her affectionate nickname was reminded her for Chalamet,” Chalamala bing bong “-a little name she says she has inherited her grandmother.

“” “I read that you had to be separated on the set because you had fun, and I know that you like to call [Timothée Chalamet] 'Chalamala bing bong', “noted the host Naz Perez.” Well, my grandmother calls her Chalamala bing bong, then …“Replied Florence Pugh laughing.

Not ready to be left out, Timothée Chalamet continued as a joking: “And we know how much you respect your grandparents since the last interview …”Launched the young actor by his side, also amused, showing their complicity still intact.

This duo overflowing with energy and malice therefore had to be channeled by Denis Villeneuvewhich has no choice but to place their lodges at a good distance to avoid distractions. A fun contrast when you think of the dark and intense universe of Dune, where there is more question of political conflicts, messianism and survival than giggles with friends.

Florence, playful and powerful

The Quebec director is nonetheless impressed by Florence Pugh : “She is playful ”. But he warns that you should not be fooled by its fun side because once the cameras in place, “She has the power of fire”.

He continues: “Despite her youth, she has determination and confidence. It feels like working with someone who can go anywhere and do anything with emotion, in the most subtle and precise way. It is a raw diamond.»

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Her journey speaks for her: Oscar and Bafta appointments, Prix à Cannes, and a community of faithful fans on social networks. Florence Pugh has everything to embody the future of cinema, alongside its Timothée Chalamet.

And if Dune 3 is still far from reaching our screens, one thing is certain: many are already waiting to see what this explosive duo – and their respective characters now linked – has in store for the rest.

In the meantime, Dune (2021) is to be reviewed in Netflix or Max. As for Dune: second part, the film can be found in VOD.