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Starring alongside each other in the sci-fi action dramaDune, Timothee Chalamet, and Zendaya have become one of the hottest pair in Hollywood. Despite their undeniable chemistry on screen, both have been adamant about their platonic friendship off-camera, which has not stopped people from speculating.
With the sequel further set to explore their characters’ romance as Paul Atreides and Chani, the attention has only intensified, leading to uncomfortable moments for both actors during promotional interviews forDune: Part 2.And the relentless questioning has now left theDunestar along with fans frustrated.
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Timothee Chalamethas admitted that his friendship with theDuneco-star has added an element of awkwardness to filming romantic scenes. However, both Zendaya and Chalamet have also emphasized that it’s part of their job as actors.“It’s not weird in the scope of the movie,”Chalamet toldEntertainment Tonightin an interview before adding,“It’s just the strangest part of the job.”
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Despite that, such questions just keep coming back, leading to not only theWonkastar but also his fans’ frustration. Chalamet was once again asked the same thing in an interview withHits Radio. Joining hisDune: Part Twoco-starAustin Butler, the 28-year-old actor was asked if it was“easier or harder”to have a relationship with a friend on-screen.
Timothee Chalamet, as usual, explained that it was something that the story required them to do.“There’s no good answer for that—And maybe in some ways, because we are good friends, maybe it was less weird,”he said, explaining that it’s the nature of their job.
Both Chalamet and Butler appeared visibly uneasy with the line of questioning. And fans have also noted the same, as they took to X (Twitter) to voice their exasperation with the persistent focus on Chalamet and Zendaya’s on-screen romance inDune: Part Two.
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Fans Frustrated With the Questions About Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya’s On-Screen Romance
The recurring line of questions surrounding Timothee Chalamet andZendaya’son-screen romance as Paul Atreides and Chani has left fans frustrated. And they have taken to X (Twitter) to voice their discontent with the “stupid” questions, instead of asking actors about their craft and the project.
Many fans shared their issues with TV personalities and social media influencers conducting these interviews without any prior experience. They argued how these interviewers prioritize sensationalism, prominently focusing on generating attention-grabbing soundbites or “craic,” rather than having any significant queries about the film.
they asked the question AGAIN..pic.twitter.com/4oHECVmloN
— َ (@chlmtslut)August 08, 2025
i promise you that getting tiktokers/tv personalities (who are not qualified) is not the marketing tactic people think it is!!!!https://t.co/z51UdE2a3j
— kelsey barnes (@kelseyjbarnes)June 12, 2025
this is the fourth clip i’ve seen in a week where someone is asking a stupid question to people who really care about their craft and the project. fans who care about these actors and their work want to hear about THAT, not whatever soundbite or clip they are trying to get
There are so many people so hungry for these opportunities they’ll never get and then you’ve got random personalities doing massive interviews for the craic
— Joe Muldoon (@JoeMuldoonFilm)June 10, 2025
If they are so set on not using a qualified journalist it should be a super fan who would be enthusiastic about the project and ask relevant questions.
— artemisscribe (kinda back?) (@noolivesthnx)July 26, 2025
I am so tired of interviews etc getting wasted on unqualified tiktokers , when there are professionals out there, who could get some refreshing insights out of those interviews, but barely get any chances (if any at all).
— 𓉸ྀི 𝔥𝔭 || 🙁 (@its_tickety_boo)July 16, 2025
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Furthermore, others also raised concerns about interviewers lacking genuine interest in the actors’ work, arguing that they hardly asked any relevant questions about the project. And they are suggesting that even a passionate fan of the movie or show could utilize these interviews more effectively.
Dune: Part Twois set to release on June 02, 2025.
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
