When the Canadian director spoke to our sister site GamesRadar+, he shared some more insights into why he chose to make Chani central to the final moment of Dune: Part Two. Apparently, it had to do with something that Frank Herbert felt in the aftermath of his original 1965 novel's release. In his words:

Renowned filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, celebrated for his acclaimed adaptations of Dune, has explained why he bans phones on his movie sets, emphasising the importance of full focus and presence in the creative process.

There's only one object Dune director Denis Villeneuve has banned from his movie sets to ensure his actors stay focused on the task at hand.