In a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the cast of Dune: Part Two, including Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Florence Pugh, and Austin Butler, found themselves in a playful encounter with a viral sandworm popcorn bucket from AMC Theaters. The unique collectible, inspired by the colossal sandworms in the Dune film series, has been making waves online.
Styled after the mythical sandworm creatures from the Dune universe, the popcorn bucket adds a fun twist to the movie-watching experience. To access the popcorn, individuals must slide their hand through the sandworm’s teeth, creating a memorable and somewhat challenging interaction. During the interview, host Jimmy Kimmel presented the bucket, prompting lighthearted reactions from the stars.
Zendaya, displaying her sense of humor, jokingly declined Kimmel’s suggestion to reach into the bucket, saying, “I’m good, I’m okay.” Timothée Chalamet joined in the fun by playfully pretending his arm was being devoured when he reached inside. Florence Pugh expressed her disapproval, stating, “That’s not okay. Who made that? That’s not okay. That’s wrong.”
Kimmel himself acknowledged the impracticality of the bucket, noting, “It’s really hard to get the popcorn out of this thing — it’s not ideal for eating.” The popcorn bucket has not only become a collector’s item but has also generated a plethora of sex-related jokes, a topic the actors were familiar with and playfully discussed during the interview. Zendaya quipped, “The jokes write themselves.”
Dune: Part Two, directed by Denis Villeneuve, continues the epic saga on the fictional planet Arrakis, immediately following the events of the 2021 release, Part One. The film follows the journey of Paul Atreides, played by Timothée Chalamet, as he forges alliances with characters like Chani (Zendaya) and the Fremen in the face of looming adversaries. Austin Butler stars as the villain Feyd-Rautha, tasked with pursuing Paul, while Florence Pugh portrays the galaxy’s princess, Irulan.
The star-studded cast also includes Léa Seydoux, Christopher Walken, Tim Blake Nelson, Dave Bautista, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, and Charlotte Rampling. Director Villeneuve has hinted at the possibility of a third film in the series, adding to the anticipation surrounding the upcoming sequel.
Dune: Part Two is set to hit theaters on March 1, promising audiences a deeper exploration of Paul Atreides’ mythic journey and his quest for revenge against those who destroyed his family, as outlined in the official synopsis. As fans eagerly await the release, the viral sandworm popcorn bucket continues to capture the imagination and playfulness of both the cast and the public.
