Zendaya reveals the dangerous blunder she has made while shooting for “Dune: Part Two” in desert

• Zendaya, known for her role as Chani, faced challenges during filming ‘Dune.’
• She had to adapt to harsh environments, including extreme heat.
• Zendaya found relief in her physical preparation.

Zendaya recently shared how filming “Dune: Part Two” in the desert presented unexpected challenges, including a mistake that led to heatstroke. The actress, known for her role as Chani, revealed the difficulties of wearing the iconic Fremen still suit and navigating Jordan’s extreme conditions.

Filming “Dune: Part Two” required Zendaya to adapt to harsh desert environments, where she often endured extreme heat while wearing the Fremen stillsuit. The actress said that managing the suits became challenging when nature called.

“It was very hot, and I remember thinking, ‘Oh, man, the bathrooms are so far away,’ because we had to hike to the locations,” she said. “If you have to pee, you need at least 10 minutes to get out of the costumes. I was like, ‘Damn, I don’t want to drink too much water.’”

Her decision to limit water intake had serious consequences. Zendaya shared that one day, she didn’t drink enough and suffered heatstroke. She recalled calling her mom from the bathroom floor, saying that she felt terrible.

She added that “her mom asked if she drank water that day and Zendaya said no. The actress admitted she thought she was being smart but learned the hard way that hydration was essential.”

Director Denis Villeneuve also commented on the taxing environment, stating that the heat in certain settings is exhausting and causes fatigue quickly. He added that the powerful wind and intense heat can sometimes make their brains feel like soup.

Zendaya, however, found some relief in her physical preparation. She had just finished filming the tennis drama “Challengers” before starting “Dune: Part Two”, which helped her stay in shape.

“I got some good calf definition going, firing off the glutes,” she said. “I was already kind of in somewhat of a shape. So it helped out with that.”

Zendaya’s experience mirrors that of other actors who take on challenging sci-fi roles. Doug Jones, well known for his role in “The Shape of Water”, recently discussed the difficulties of wearing complicated costumes for long periods. Jones stated that actors must take care of their bowels before putting on the suit, as they will be in it for at least 16-17 hours a day.