Zendaya, whose character will have a larger role in the confirmed sequel, called filming the movie 'one of the coolest experiences' of her life.

He also said the movie was 'made for theaters' and that it 'shakes the theater.' He spoke about how the film was 'shot entirely on location' in the desert in places like Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. The film, which is based on Frank Herbert's 1965 novel of the same name, is up for 10 awards, including best picture, best adapted screenplay, best original score, best costume design, best sound, best film editing, best makeup and hairstyling, best cinematography, best production design and best visual effects.Ĭhalamet told 'GMA' that shooting 'Dune' was a 'truly special' experience for him. Many of the struggles the characters face highlight the plight the deaf community endures and the lack of acceptance and understanding they are often met with. With the trio of deaf actors leading the cast - Kotsur, Durant and Matlin - the film makes overdue strides in representation. Ruby’s father, played by Troy Kotsur her brother, played by Daniel Durant and her mother, played by Marlee Matlin, depend on her to communicate with the community, especially when it comes to running their fishing business.Īfter signing up for choir at school, Ruby discovers she would like to explore her passion for singing, which her family struggles to grasp, as they need her as their interpreter.

The Sian Heder-directed drama focuses on a 17-year-old girl, Ruby (Emilia Jones), who is a CODA (child of deaf adults) and the only hearing member of her family. He added, 'Like the Irish in many situations, they found a way - painfully, but really meaningfully - to find the joy and the happiness wherever they could in these difficult situations.'

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