Zendaya is not only the current It Girl but also has multiple major projects on the way, quickly becoming some of the most anticipated of the year, such as Challengers, where she will star for the first time in a sports drama.
Although acting is not her only talent, as she can dance and sing, it is one of her main sources of income, earning a substantial fortune for her work since she established herself in Disney Channel’s Shake It Up.
Furthermore, she is also known for her distinctive style and influence in the fashion world. She has participated in advertising campaigns and fashion events, gaining recognition for her elegance and versatility in dressing.
Dune: Messiah | TBA
Apparently, Dune 3 is closer than we think, as Denis Villeneuve (Blade Runner 2049 and Arrival) would have a plan to carry out the trilogy, based on the science fiction books written by Frank Herbert in 1965.
The filmmaker in charge gave an interview with Empire and assured that being able to make a third part “would be his dream”. The next new drama would adapt Dune Messiah, the direct continuation of Herbert’s novel.
“‘Dune Messiah’ was written as a reaction to the fact that people had perceived Paul Atreides as a hero”, he explained. Based on this, many actors, like Zendaya, have spoken about the possibility of returning to their roles.
The actress stated that she is more than willing to return as Chani. During an interview with Fandango, she confessed, “Would we be down? I mean, of course”, and then added:
“Anytime Denis calls it’s a yes from me, at least. I’m excited to see what happens. I started Messiah and I was like, ‘Woah, I’m only shooting the first movie. Let me just go back to the first one.’ It’s so much to take in, and I think there’s no better hands with better care and love for it than him [Villeneuve]“.
Euphoria | 2025
The third season of Euphoriacouldn’t be further away, really. The new episodes of HBO’s successful show had their release date shifted as the actors’ and writers’ strike progressed, now set for sometime in 2025.
This will be the conclusion, not only due to the tight schedules of its main cast but also because everyone has grown significantly since the announcement of the third installment in 2022, making it challenging to continue portraying high school students.
Because of this, the plot will take a significant time jump, showing what happened five years after the events of the second season’s finale, where the lives of Rue, Jules, Maddy, Cassie, Lexi, Fez and the others became real chaos.
Sydney Sweeney, Hunter Schafer, Maude Apatow and Jacob Elordi will be back alongside Zendaya, who is ready to once again star in the drama created by Sam Levinson, who confirmed he is already working on the new script.
During an interview with Fotogramas, the actress talked about her character and confessed that Rue’s only wish is “to be alive and maybe enjoy it”, adding, “And I know she can because Sam wrote it, and Sam is Rue, and he has done it“.
“He is proof that there is hope for Rue and for anyone like Rue, and for the beautiful letters and people who have come up to me, I am so grateful for those experiences when someone approaches me and talks to me about Rue and how they have connected with her or any part of their healing journey that I may have been a part of. For me, that is the greatest gift I can ask for; it gives me euphoria and purpose in what I do”, she added later.
Spider-Man 4 | TBA
The official Viral Pop Culture account confirmed that Zendaya will be back for Spider-Man 4 as MJ, and her commitment to the movie is one of the reasons why the third season of Euphoria has been delayed, as the actress could start filming in a relatively close time frame.
During the new Marvel installment, which could mark the return of Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire, we will see the star once again sharing the screen with Tom Holland, her current partner whom she met on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming.
The project is currently in production, and according to IMDb, the screenplay will be written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers. The industry-specialized website has also added Thomas Haden Church to the main cast, indicating that we will see him again as Sandman / Flint Marko.
The Drama | TBA
Zendaya continues to add projects to her busy schedule, and this time it’s a film that will mark her first collaboration with Robert Pattinson. Both have been cast to star in “The Drama“, the upcoming work by Kristoffer Borgli.
The filmmaker, known for his work on Dream Scenario with Nicolas Cage, will direct and write the screenplay for the project, which is still in development and currently has only the two stars as cast members.
A24, the studio that has garnered audience attention for its incredible successes, is in charge of producing the film. Meanwhile, Ari Aster, Lars Knudsen and Tyler Campellone will produce it under their label, Square Peg.
Cleopatra | TBA
In addition to the third installment of Dune, Zendaya has a new project that will bring her back together with acclaimed director Denis Villeneuve, and it’s none other than the biographical film about Cleopatra.
The actress has been cast to bring the last Pharaoh of Egypt to life. The historical drama is in development, but it has already been confirmed that it will be written by Krysty Wilson-Cairns and David Scarpa.
The latter revealed in an interview in 2020 that the project is “a political thriller full of action and intrigue”. Meanwhile, the director mentioned in 2017 that he wanted to approach the story differently.
This time, we will not see the typical narrative of the mysterious queen. Instead, we will explore her legacy in a darker manner, taking into account everything that was happening at the time.