SEOUL - Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya are set to visit South Korea later this month to engage in promotional activities for their new movie, "Dune: Part Two," Warner Bros. Korea revealed on Monday. The actors, along with co-stars Austin Butler, Stellan Skarsgard, and director Denis Villeneuve, will participate in various events in Seoul on Feb. 21-22 to promote the sequel to the 2021 epic sci-fi film "Dune."
According to Yonhap News Agency, This trip marks Timothee Chalamet's first return to Korea in nearly four years, following his acclaimed performances in "Call Me by Your Name," "Little Women," and "Wonka." For Zendaya, known for her significant role in the Marvel Studios' "Spider-Man" series and her off-screen partnership with Tom Holland, this will be her inaugural visit to the country, a sentiment shared by Butler and Skarsgard.
"Dune: Part Two" is set to premiere in South Korean theaters on Feb. 28, continuing the saga of Paul Atreides (Chalamet) as he realizes his destiny and sets out on a journey of revenge. Zendaya returns as Chani, portraying a warrior and Paul's love interest, while Butler introduces a new antagonist, Feyd-Rautha. Skarsgard reprises his role as Vladimir Harkonnen, the leader of a competing house in the expansive sci-fi narrative.