Jenna Ortega Discusses Dune Audition

Jenna Ortega revealed that she auditioned for the role of Chani in Denis Villeneuve's Dune when she was 15, a role that ultimately went to Zendaya. Ortega expressed her admiration for the Dune franchise and Villeneuve's work, noting the secrecy surrounding the audition process. Despite missing out on the role, Ortega's career has flourished, with her recent projects including Tim Burton's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and the Netflix series Wednesday. Dune: Part Two has been a significant success, grossing $711 million globally. Meanwhile, Villeneuve has hinted at a third installment, Dune: Messiah, which is already in the works.