Zendaya decides her Dune: Part Three work is Best Actress material
After campaigning as a supporting actress for the first two movies, Zendaya is taking a shot at Best Actress for Dune: Part Three.
Zendaya has decided to focus on her role as Chani in Dune: Part Three as a Best Actress contender for the upcoming 99th Oscars. Variety reports that the actress, who has had a successful year with numerous high-profile roles, will campaign as a lead actress for her performance in the December 18 release, despite the general Oscars submission deadline already passing.
This move suggests that the film is positioning Chani's story as equally important to Paul Atreides' narrative, reflecting the shift in tone from the previous two Dune movies. While Zendaya had previously campaigned for Supporting Actress roles in Dune: Part One and Two, the campaign for Part Three signifies a more elevated push for the third installment.
The Dune movies have previously won Oscars for Best Sound, Best Visual Effects, and other technical categories, indicating Zendaya's strong potential for recognition. She is also expected to campaign for Best Supporting Actress in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, where she faces competition from Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron, and Samantha Morton.
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