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How has your character changed since audiences last saw them? I think Yelena's changed massively since we last saw her because, for probably the first time in her life, she knows she actually has people she can rely on. That's completely new for her. She's spent so long believing she had to survive everything on her own, and after Thunderbolts, she's realised she's found this very unexpected family. She's still sarcastic and she'll absolutely use humour to deflect, because that's justwho she is, but I think there's a little more confidence underneath it now. She doesn't have to carry everything by herself anymore, and that's quite a lovely place to meet her.

Did you learn any new skills or training during filming? There's always something new physically, whether it's stunt work or fight choreography, and I absolutely love throwing myself into that. Every film asks something different of you, and it's always exciting to see what your body can actually do after weeks of training. We definitely pushed things a little further this time, which was really fun. But I can’t say much more without giving it away!

If your character had to team up with someone unexpected in the MCU, who would you choose and why? I'd love to see her paired with Loki. I think she'd be completely unimpressed by all thetheatrics, and he'd probably find that incredibly annoying. Their conversations would beabsolute chaos, but underneath all of that, I think they'd secretly respect each other.

What's your favourite memory working with this ensemble cast? Honestly, it was the moments between takes. When you've got that many brilliant actors together, you're constantly laughing. The scale of these films is enormous, but it's the silly conversations, the shared meals, and everyone trying to make each other laugh that you end up remembering the most. And getting to work with so many new people, it was just a dream.

Was there a prop or costume from set that you wished you could take home? I always want Yelena's boots. They're ridiculously practical, they make you feel about two feet taller, and they instantly change the way you walk. The costume just helps you step into her immediately, so I'd happily have taken the boots home.

What song would be your character'stheme song for this film? I'd probably say Heads Will Roll by Yeah Yeah Yeahs. It's chaotic, confident, and has this slightly unhinged energy that feels very Yelena. She walks into every situation looking completely in control, even if everything around her is falling apart.

Using only one word, how would you describe Doomsday? Unpredictable.

1. What was the biggest challenge in adapting such a long and complex novel into one film?

I think the biggest challenge is making sure the story still feels emotionally intimate when the world around it is so enormous. There’s so much mythology, politics and history in Dune, and you want to honour all of that without losing the human relationships at the centre of it. It’s about finding the heart of the story and making sure the audience can still feel it.

2. Be honest, did you have to get out sand from your clothes and shoes after every day of shooting?

Oh, absolutely. Sand gets everywhere. I mean, everywhere. You think you've got rid of it, and then three days later you're finding it in a shoe you haven't worn in months. Good thing it’s a natural exfoliant!

3. How does the scale of Dune: Part Three compare to the first two films?

It feels enormous, but I think the scale is used in a really purposeful way. There are these massive sequences and incredible environments, but there’s also a lot of emotional weight to the story. So it doesn't just feel like we're trying to make everything bigger for the sake of it. The world is expanding, but the characters are going through something very personal.

4. How is it working with the director Denis Villeneuve on set?

Denis is incredible. He has this amazing ability to be completely calm while orchestrating something that is absolutely massive around him. He knows exactly what he wants, but he also creates an environment where you feel like you can explore and bring something of yourself to the character. There's a real trust there, and that's such a wonderful thing to have as an actor.

5. How much of the movie was filmed on location versus on soundstages?

It’s a real combination. We had these incredible locations that give the film a sense of physical reality, but there are also enormous sets and soundstages where you can control everything and build something that simply wouldn't be possible otherwise. The combination is what makes the world feel so immersive.

6. Would you say filming a huge action scene is harder, or a more personal dramatic scene?

They're difficult in completely different ways. With action, there's so much physical preparation and choreography, and you have to be incredibly precise. But a quiet dramatic scene can be just as exhausting because you have nowhere to hide. It's just you and another person, and everything has to feel truthful. I actually find those moments quite terrifying sometimes, but they're often the most rewarding.

7. Describe Dune: Part Three in three words?

Epic. Emotional. Unforgettable.