“To have them on my phone when I want to text them”: Florence Pugh Reveals She’s Grateful for Having Zendaya as Her Closest Friend After Joining Her in Dune 2

“To have them on my phone when I want to text them”: Florence Pugh Reveals She’s Grateful for Having Zendaya as Her Closest Friend After Joining Her in Dune 2
Featured Video

Being one of Hollywood’s most promising young actresses, Florence Pugh has a lot of potential. In 2019, she became famous for her roles in Little Women by Greta Gerwig and Midsommar by Ari Aster. In the latter case, she was nominated for an Oscar Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Amy March.

Advertisement

Florence Pugh continues to make headlines in Hollywood for her impressive acting chops and high-profile gigs. Joining the all-star ensemble of Dune: Part Two promises to be one of her most ambitious projects yet. Pugh talked to Vanity Fair recently about her time on the highly anticipated sequel and how much she appreciates having Zendaya as a friend.

Florence Pugh on Working with Co-Stars

Zendaya
Zendaya

Since meeting on the set of Dune 2, Florence Pugh and Zendaya have become pals. Pugh, who counts Zendaya among her closest friends, expressed that she appreciates being able to text Zendaya at any time.

Advertisement

Suggested Article: World’s 31st Richest Billionaire and Johnny Depp’s Arch-Nemesis Rupert Murdoch, 92, “Dreaded Falling in Love” With 5th Wife Ann Lesley Smith

The two young Hollywood actors joined the ranks of other emerging stars in the entertainment sector who are also lauded for their talent and attractiveness. Recognized for her dramatic parts, Florence Pugh discovered a support system of peers who could relate to their challenges in their chosen profession.

Zendaya and Florence Pugh
Zendaya and Florence Pugh

Florence Pugh admired her co-stars, saying, “they’re stars in their own ways, not in the cliché way of using the word.” She considers herself “lucky” to call them now all her friends, and she’s grateful to have them on her phone when she wants to text them.

Advertisement

“They’re stars in their own ways, not in the cliché way of using the word. They’re just—they’re sparkly people. I’m now lucky enough to call them all my friends, which is super exciting.” 

Also Read: “I want to show people what that is”: The Batman Star Barry Keoghan Hints He’s Spiralling Into Heath Ledger’s Insane Joker Preparation for Sequel

Florence Pugh raves about working “with the ‘young Hollywood’ of the moment'” and how it is “a wonderful feeling.”

“For me to be able to work with the ‘young Hollywood’ of the moment, and them being beautiful people, and then have them on my phone when I want to text them—to see that that’s the direction in which our industry is going is such a wonderful feeling.”

It’s no wonder Florence Pugh and Zendaya are friends; they share many interests and values. They are both young actresses who have found success and critical acclaim and are both very present in the online community, where they engage with their fans and talk about their lives.

Advertisement

Florence Pugh Fans Are In For A Treat

Florence Pugh
Florence Pugh

Given her distaste for romantic comedies in the past, Florence Pugh will be seen in the upcoming romance movie We Live in Time opposite Andrew Garfield. Even though Pugh and Garfield have never collaborated before, they have received critical acclaim for their performances in recent years. The project is currently in development and has no release date yet.

Read More: ‘Finally some talent…Ciarán Hinds is freaking awesome’: Fans in Frenzy after Amazon Ropes in Snyderverse Star for Season 2 of $715M ‘The Rings of Power’ Series

Meanwhile, Dune: Part Two is set to debut later this year and with the entire surviving cast of characters from the first film returning, including Chalamet, Brolin, and Zendaya. And with the sequel adding on powerful new performers like Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, and Christopher Walken, it’s sure to be a blockbuster hit.

Advertisement

Dune: Part Two will hit theatres on November 3, 2023.

Source: Vanity Fair

Mabel Andrady

Written by Mabel Andrady

Articles Published: 694

Mabel, aka MJ, is a FandomWire Sr. Writer, pop-culture fanatic, and an MA in Health Demography holder. When she's not indulging in her guilty pleasure of penning everything Hollywood, Marvel & DC, she writes academic essays on COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS. With 2500+ articles published online, she brings a unique twist to entertainment writing. A jack-of-all-trades, MJ enjoys movies, writes/acts in plays, writes music, and dreams of being a successful actress. She offers a fresh perspective, making her writing a must-read for those seeking knowledge and entertainment.