"Do some sci-fi s***!" Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh and Austin Butler on Dune: Part Two

Watch The Secret Of Dune, a half hour documentary, on BBC iPlayer in the UK: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode...
Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Austin Butler and director Denis Villeneuve join BBC Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb to talk about new movie Dune: Part Two. Timothée explains what playing Paul Atreides means to him, Zendaya reveals her favourite director's note from Denis and Florence tells us about working with the legendary Christoper Walken. Plus, Denis Villeneuve teases a possible third part to his Dune series.
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See more from these interviews in The Secret Of Dune, our half hour documentary about the Dune series on BBC iPlayer in the UK: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0hctxb5/ Featuring more of the cast, plus Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård and lots more from Denis Villeneuve.

[@paulibaer_206]

This is BBC radio? And you start asking about a hand gesture, you don’t explain, for an audio audience. Who can see the error in the picture?

[@rufarojunior]

Love this I’m so happy with my favourite celebrities and favourite director being interviewed by my favourite interviewer in the world

[@sieraclayton1503]

Ali, Thank you for an interesting, informative, fun-filled interview!

[@notrightned100]

I love Ali Plumb. I like how he is very silly with the actors and asks relatively superficial questions, then when he is with Denis the uber film nerd comes out and it's all business.

[@vehzee]

Very superficial questions. Bbc needs better imo

[@mdnghtppl0000]

you should check out some od his other interviews where he has more time with the actor(s). he’s one of the best imo!

[@wesselvisser5042]

@@vehzee yeah alot of the questions are not even open ended.

[@sieraclayton1503]

@@mdnghtppl0000 True. I love Ali. His longer interviews are even more intriguing, humorous, insightful, and delightful.

[@Karin_Allen]

Ali's nerdiness is a huge asset in these interviews. He knows his stuff, he loves his stuff, and his enthusiasm shows. @vehzee, don't write him off based on this one interview. He may not have been at his best here, but he truly is one of the best. Keep an eye out for him.

[@ScarlettJ1221]

Now everytime I watch action movies I'll be thinking of "sci-fi shit"

[@ramblingsofgabby]

I've always referred to it as technobabble, but that has more to do with SciFi dialogue. Now I have a term for the nonverbal physical acting

[@szewei85]

Haha interesting

[@ashleighjaimaosborne3966]

What a terrific interview, be well. 🇨🇦

[@luchiyabuyuklieva9954]

Me toooooooo 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@cirrusB612]

But it's so interesting and hilarious to think that Denis Villeneuve, modern-day voice of Dune, studies the book in his spare time to correct his writing and directing, creator of something truly immersive, told his actors, for the little things, "do sci-fi sh*t."

[@maboleth]

SILENCE!! - one of the most satisfying thing I've heard in D2. I could repeat that 'silencing granny' scene endlessly.

[@sieraclayton1503]

And Charlotte Rampling plays it brilliantly. The way she almost humorously goes sideways and says, "Abomination!," had people laughing in the theater I watched the film in. lol And I didn't realize till later that her talking so soon after Paul "uses the voice" on her means it didn't work on her? Or did enough time elapse between Paul's admonition and her "abomination" response about it mean that it did work? Denis, what's the scoop? lol

[@maboleth]

@@sieraclayton1503 Yea, absolutely. I think she was affected, she did shut up without finishing her sentence. It was short-term though, probably she could recover more quickly.

[@sieraclayton1503]

@@maboleth ok.

[@RandomVideos-yz5qf]

​@@sieraclayton1503 She is also one of the most powerful BG members so she should recover quickly, the fact it even worked on her is impressive

[@user-yu9mg5hm6r]

@@RandomVideos-yz5qf I can see that. Powerful BG could overcome "the voice" quicker.

[@courtneylovett8307]

He is always such a charming interviewer

[@brianm3160]

The best

[@szewei85]

Ali is legend haha

[@sieraclayton1503]

I love the guy!

[@chumaokafo755]

It's like a super power 😀

[@slimelove3493]

Really? I was kinda annoyed

[@batmanslarynx]

Florence has one of those English accents that even us English people can appreciate, could listen to her all day.

[@sharpshoota8274]

It’s hot

[@helenlingard7790]

Shes so articulate without being 'posh'.. plum in her mouth...

[@sieraclayton1503]

Well, Florence is a good actress, but her voice is not very pleasant, though striking. Apparently something unfortunate happened in her childhood to give her a raspy voice. It actually does sound like something is wrong. I don't really enjoy listening to her, because it sounds painful But, again, her acting is good and she's funny. I do wish someone close to her would tell her to take that thing out of her nose, though.

[@sieraclayton1503]

@@helenlingard7790 Please tell Florence to take that thing out of her nose. it looks painful. So cringe.

[@sharpshoota8274]

@@sieraclayton1503 nah get outta here with this and that

[@ukiyoideas2215]

Every time I wanna look busy during work : "Do some sci-fi shit"

[@mruhopper]

0:55 Zendaya is starting to pickup Tom's accent.

[@charlottewilloughby8021]

“Go on then”

[@sieraclayton1503]

Zendaya loves herself some Tom! And Tom loves himself some Zendaya. I've heard Tom utter some Zendaya-like Americanisms. They are a wonderful blend.

[@iris-xo]

omg she really is lol

[@sieraclayton1503]

Zendaya's voice is so very mellifluent. Beautiful. I love her narrating the first DUNE.

[@manofteel4040]

I was waiting for this interview ever since they started doing the press tour for Dune 2

[@burlhorse61]

he's good-i always click on his interviews

[@ScarlettJ1221]

Z dressed like she's going to the Oscars after this interview 😍

[@twittertwice]

On a PR tour, she could be going to dome big dinner.. think Flo is dressed except hers is black sheer with sleeves

[@user-zb9vm5nz3s]

No

[@sieraclayton1503]

She is. lol Zendaya's presenting at the Oscars on March 10th.

[@szewei85]

Haha cool

[@melocotonxoxo6069]

DUNE 2 WIN THE OSCAR IN 2025 ❤ I HOOE

[@sieraclayton1503]

Denis is a genius! Zendaya, Timothee', Austin, Rebecca, and Florence are wonderful actors!

[@user-yu9mg5hm6r]

and Javier!

[@amandadougherty6615]

I will always watch an interview by Ali Plumb.

[@MrRay168]

Like him too he's trying his best to ask the best questions but here the cast answers them with a couple sentences without actually answering the questions lol. Probably because this is one of the many five minute interviews of the day.

[@sieraclayton1503]

I thoroughly enjoy Ali's interviews, as well.

[@Webstercolumbus]

Zendaya sounds British now “go on then” woahhhh

[@knightingale5660]

I NOTICED THAT TOO

[@chloedenai8000]

She’s hanging around with Tom too much! 😭

[@user-yu9mg5hm6r]

@@chloedenai8000 LOL She adores hanging out with her beloved Tom.

[@b1icky]

Austin fuckin KILLED IT as Feyd. Flowers for Denis for how he was portrayed. So ruthless, sadistic, and masochistic. So much complexity with so little.

[@rileymcphee9429]

You can really tell the interviewer is a fan first. The best interviews seem to come when the interviewer has a deep love of the subject.

[@Pandapoop]

I love watching interviews by Ali Plumb. He’s so good at what he does. Really personable and makes it feel like a genuine conversation.

[@amymitman173]

one of my favorite interviewers. always witty, great questions, casual but professional. love him

[@sieraclayton1503]

Yep. Ali's cool.

[@thedarkknight2221]

One of the greatest movies ever made with one of the greatest casts of all time! Not a single weak performance in this movie.

[@david_yordanov]

🤨

[@sieraclayton1503]

I agree. DUNE: PART TWO is a Magnificent Masterpiece! Denis, Timothee, Zendaya, Austin, Rebecca, and Javier should be remembered at OSCAR time.

[@jogo5732]

I found Zendaya to be very average and boring in this one, tbh

[@user-yu9mg5hm6r]

@@jogo5732 Zendaya is great and follows directors' directions, though she sometimes adds her input (See: Spider Man: No Way Home). Her performance in DUNE is so brilliantly nuanced in many places that it just naturally flows. Zendaya's mother was a teacher and the manager of a Shakespeare Company of players. Zendaya grew up seeing great performances. Great acting is part of her DNA. Again- she is natural, which sets her apart from some others.

[@AD-tr7sx]

@@jogo5732I mean, I know some things can be subjective, but this is so insane to me. The last shot alone of her was just so amazing, no dialogue, but you could feel the heartbreak, the pain, the betrayal, all from one look.

[@sieraclayton1503]

Zendaya has such a mellifluent, beautiful voice. Loved her narrating in Denis' first DUNE film. See her Puppy Interview. Her voice is so lovely and soothing.

[@Theflamesouls]

Can we appreciate how gorgeous florence looks? Her nails dress and her hair!! All match dune vibes

[@kiamhong390]

I want a “sci-fi sh*t!!” Tee with Deni’s face 😂

[@intldawn]

How dare they only give Ali only five minutes? I know that’s how this works, but 10 minutes minimum for him. ❤ His interviews are so compelling

[@nathanchong7731]

0:17. I like how Timothée said Good Question just like how he explained about faith and miracles

[@peeerlyb.7762]

I watched it twice now at the cinema- I am utterly in awe- best movie made! Felt like I was having a spiritual awakening

[@hilalfeyzayldrm7350]

Same here

[@Marco-vh9st]

Same here, felt changed after the film

[@AD-tr7sx]

I've watched it 5 times now, and I'm not that kind of person. It's simply just amazing. The score alone is just.... wow

[@mupicap7927]

I want to rewatched next week for sure. I already seen it twice. I fully support this to get the third film.

[@sieraclayton1503]

I know how you feel. I've seen it 3 times and plan to see it again. DUNE: PART TWO is Fantastic!

[@redbarchetta8782]

3 hours away from seeing it. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Dancing77Kat]

Four hours away

[@devilknight2099]

4 hours for me!!!

[@suzygeysen1628]

Just came home after seeing it... you wil not be disqapointed...

[@szewei85]

Going IMAX an hour time haha

[@curiousgangsta]

Just got home ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@OrianeMarchese-bv4gu]

Great interview ! Passionate journalist bringing great things out of the cast

[@Danmandxd]

this is just brilliant in all the best ways

[@damianomartino3216]

I had been waiting for this interview for so long, and I loved it. You're the man, Ali!

[@mitchellgong3707]

One of the better interviews on this press tour! Great job!

[@briliz]

0:23 I was kicking my feet in the theatre during that entire scene-the stomp afterwards?? Oooooh Paulie paulie

[@Evil_Vegan]

love that Zimmer's Eclipse for the outro bgm!! 🥺

[@Sarah-tf4ov]

Villenueve understanding that Paul's story is a love story is so pivotal here. [Massive spoilers for Dune Messiah and Children of Dune] Paul rejects the golden path because it brings suffering to Chani. In the end, it was always about Chani. Why else would the first book end with "history will call us wives?"

[@altlove2908]

No. because it would change the universe, it would bring more suffering for people, and he would become a god creature for the all existing universe

[@Sarah-tf4ov]

@@altlove2908 oh yep for sure that too, but the most visceral imagery was his vision of chani suffering

[@imperator9343]

He had something of a benefit of hindsight. Because Dune (the first novel, as a standalone) was absolutely not a love story. For sure, true human love played a big part, but actually on page it was totally sidelined or a background thing. It wasn't until Messiah that it took any immediate plot impact, and even then it was far more of a "stated" rather than shown element of the story. By which I mean Paul+Chani was an extremely shallow romance as depicted in the novels, there was no effort to portray a true love or justify it or convince the audience of it outside of Paul's final choice in Messiah. With that finale in mind, Villeneuve made the correct decision, and carried it out amazingly, to actually establish their romance as a real thing on the movie screen. Outside of the technical aspects, this is by far the most impressive/incredible achievement of the movie

[@misanthropicservitorofmars2116]

Yep, the emperor nailed it. Love is the greatest weakness of the Atreides. It’s also how Leto 2 gets brought down.

[@user-yu9mg5hm6r]

@@misanthropicservitorofmars2116 Love is also their greatest strength. Paul replaces the emperor, becoming emperor himself because his demeanor and sincerity earned him the love of Chani and Stilgar, who helped him survive - and then thrive - in the desert.

[@adveniasabiana3803]

So excited watch the part 2, the cinematography, scoring, plot, cast is fantastic and more futuristic, so the scale for part 3 must bigger cause I have a lot expectation for Dune Franchise

[@prabhatp654]

Such a nicely articulated interview with such great questions. Thank you

[@WEARETAPPEDIN]

Love how chill they all are

[@Theflamesouls]

Timmys curls! Obsessed

[@r.m5883]

You and the rest of the female population

[@zxnduser]

my fav interviewer interviewing my fav ppl🙈 luv it

[@ZeroHootsGiveth]

Upon second viewing, I cried so hard at the end. Such a beautiful, heartbreaking film.

[@neriozulberti1492]

After seen it I thought ,this movie deserve a third part and maybe also a fourth 🤩

[@tonyboy_c3120]

@@neriozulberti1492Denis Villeneuve plans to adapt the next book , so 1 more movie

[@TikaMorganDance]

Just saw DUNE II - Both films are such brilliant works of art! BRAVO to everyone both in front and behind the cameras!!!!!

[@flodobaggins]

OH MY GOD I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THISSSSSSSSSS!!! Thank you, Ali!!!

[@Hydrus96]

Saw it on Friday in Imax been thinking about it ever since!! JAW dropping film!!

[@c.w.3103]

Zendaya’s “go on then” was so Tom Holland 😭

[@montage-fire]

I just recently watch dune part ii . Amazing experience 10 out of 10 star. PERFECT ENDING, PERFECT STORY, PERFECT VFX.

[@yourmomishot7547]

Timothee and zendaya are so fine

[@15Stratos]

Such an epic movie, amazing cast, stunning visuals insanely fitting soundtrack

[@ccan_max5285]

Dune 2 lets go

[@ashby7m]

Amazing as always

[@9709Nick]

I'm still amazed how Austin Butler never changed the Elvis accent lol

[@mione134]

His real voice is never coming back. It's gone forever 😅

[@melissaflynn4]

He doesn’t sound like Elvis anymore. His voice is just more husky now!

[@mione134]

@@melissaflynn4 it still has a twinge of Elvis. I watched him on The Carrie Diaries and The Shannara Chronicles. His voice is completely different now. I'm not saying it's bad or anything, but it definitely changed his voice and tone.

[@guileniam]

I liked the Elvis voice wish he kept it

[@queenxx1690]

Just stop if you know Austin a little from few years ago you would know that his voice already was getting deeper but Elvis movie only made it even deeper and it is not Elvis voice if you think so you don't know Elvis

[@emilyfisher6478]

Ali is such a wonderful interviewer.

[@Tango_Mike]

Ok, it's official. For every situation that I can't/don't want to explain, I'll just say it's "Sci-fi shit" 😂😂😂

[@shradhadutta3993]

Watching Zendaya's "sci-fi shit" part on repeat 😂

[@BaebyBear23]

You could not get a better cast for this movie

[@ahumanlearner]

Denis has written convincing love stories before, Arrival and Blade Runner come to mind. this movie, as in almost all aspects of his craft, is the shining example.

[@caleblim6890]

You can hear how pleased Denis is with Ali recognising that the Dune 2 screenplay was focused around Paul and Chani’s love story first and foremost. Some great insights from Ali and great answers from Denis…that’s why Ali is the best interviewer out there!

[@geofthompson3844]

I'm going to see Dune on Tuesday and I can honestly say that I'm as excited as I was when Empire came out. Literally the 56 year old me has regressed to childhood me😂

[@tania8257]

i am soooo excited

[@rodneybean2455]

That was absolutely fantastic! It’s always great to hear from actors who truly enjoyed making a film they’re in. As great as “SiFi shit”! LOL 😂❤

[@vanessag5449]

hopefully seeing Monday 😊

[@christopherleland2815]

it's just amazing❤

[@elodieguimont6104]

love how much denis is queb:"bin bin eum its eum on the page tsé" 2:32

[@catherinemirra9463]

Just saw the movie - it was AWESOME🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@user-yu9mg5hm6r]

I heartily concur, catherinemirra9463! DUNE: PART TWO is AWESOME! Did you see it in IMAX?

[@assh1128]

I am so excited. This is about to be the biggest movie ever. We’ve never witnessed something like this before. Oh my fucking GOD I love Cinema. Denis’s been my absolute favorite director since Prisoners. Bro. I love him. I’m so glad it was him. EDIT: ALI PLUMB’S THE ONLY DUNE INTERVIEW I’VE WATCHED SO FAR. LOVE ALI!!!

[@davidpotter1975]

This guy really wasn’t interviewing the cast he was just mentioning moments in the movie and the cast would laugh or be like yeahh exactly.

[@bowden__1419]

Yeah feel like none of them could be bothered with answering apart from DV

[@user-yu9mg5hm6r]

?! Zendaya even humorously describes how Denis' directed her after she landed the ornithopter. And Ali brilliantly brought the joke back around. He's so funny off the cuff. "Sci-fi "stuff."'" LOL

[@anguspaterson5713]

Zendaya’s performance in this movie is so good. Chalamet isnt bad either.

[@user-yu9mg5hm6r]

I heartily concur. Zendaya and Timothee' shine in this film. Javier, Rebecca, and Austin are wonderful, too. Dave and Josh and Florence and Charlotte are fantastic as well. Everyone committed. Glorious to see actors soaring.

[@jupitermartin3605]

I wish the interviewer asked more open questions

[@84jdgregory]

Best movie since Bladerunner 2049. It's soooooo GOOD!

[@lilachodan4941]

5:23 😭😭 So it is gonna be so heartbreaking

[@mimiunnie5071]

Now, I cannot look at Denis without thinking "sci-fi shit"😂

[@ccan_max5285]

Saw it. Amazing.

[@withnail-and-i]

2:30 fellow French Canadians will smile at him starting with "Bin" (Quebec version of bien, which means well) and then saying "Tsé" (Québec version of tu sais, you know?)

[@sieraclayton1503]

I love this interviewer!

[@RitaDosSantoswitting]

Timothee is rocking a Bob Dylan hair cut I believe

[@twittertwice]

No, He will have to get a perm…Dylan’s hair thinner and kinkier that TC

[@johnnywhite274]

This is why I watch these kinds of interviews AFTER i watch the movie coz they just reveal too damn much

[@dennisgandhi]

Hearing denis' quebecois "performance" takes me back to GSP.

[@1210Katt]

Watched the film yesterday and I feel like there were some bits in here I didn't see at the cinema. Would've loved to watch the director's cut as well!

[@szewei85]

Yes i think its more than 3 hrs Denis Cut hahahaha

[@ahhmm5381]

What incredible talents?

[@DaleTV69]

The book series gets so wild idk where they will go from here

[@jaaasminnnee]

and they DELIVERED the sci-fi shit!

[@scorpzgca]

Great interview

[@jrue305]

I just watched the first dune and I said I think Liet still survived and I just saw her in this clip! Lol. Still need to see this one.

[@robertsixto1246]

Missed opportunity to say the pen is mightier than the sword

[@Zennofobic]

"Under the sea, a Santa!!!" - Paul Muad'Dib

[@Nan_Ch_Lee]

When is part 3

[@stealth5758]

This guy, Ali Plumb, Sean Evans from Hot Ones, and Graham Norton are the best interviewers ever.

[@lilachodan4941]

11:13 Yeah totally they met so many times already

[@lilachodan4941]

5:06 Interesting

[@manofteel4040]

Sci-fi sh*t😂

[@eivom1]

NGL I wish Austin Butler was in it more, he was so good

[@svenningen]

Ali Plumb is goated.

[@nosuchthingasshould4175]

How he talks to a director versus how he talks to actors is interesting.

[@ThecrazyJH96]

Some of the shortest answers to an interview question ever 😂

[@lilachodan4941]

Some spoilers here! And I am going to watch it tomorrow. I tried to skip but I catch some

[@ericmagee9054]

I wish they didn’t constantly cut back to the trailer. Really takes away from the interviews

[@CRIMINAL827]

0:56 That "go on then" was very british. Wonder why! 🥰

[@sieraclayton1503]

LOL Tom Terrific Holland!

[@bearman9033]

Love how Zendaya shouted out the crew.

[@user-yu9mg5hm6r]

Zendaya is so thoughtful. After the other two producers and She sold her movie, MALCOLM & MARIE to NETFLIX for a lucrative sum, she gave the skeleton crew that bravely worked on the film during COVID, a very generous bonus. Zendaya is for Real. And practical. She is a good person all around! She's the kind of person who Deserves to make a lot of money.

[@Trickoryeet]

I know all the actors are tired of answering and hearing the questions about sand walking. I’ve seen a couple of different interviews and they always ask it 😂

[@jrm371]

What a great interviewer

[@sahamation]

Austin Butler definitely didn’t wanna do interviews…poor guy seems like just agreeing with everything to get out of it all ASAP🤓 good strategy 👏🏼