Social media erupted with memes on Thursday as fans mocked Zendaya and Anya Taylor-Joy’s futuristic look at the world premiere of Dune: Part Two.
The stars of the epic sci-fi film have debuted a series of eye-catching outfits during the press tour and made no exception as they walked the red carpet in London’s Leicester Square.
Zendaya, 27, who plays warrior Chani in the franchise, wore a piece of fashion history to the event: a Thierry Mugler robot suit from his fall/winter 1995 couture collection.
The skin-tight ensemble featured cutout detail on the stomach and legs, complete with silver gloves and matching knee-high boots.
Meanwhile, Anya, 27, looked angelic in an elegant all-white dress for the evening in a custom Dior based on the Hyménée spring 1961 bridal look.
Social media erupted with memes on Thursday as fans mocked Zendaya (L) and Anya Taylor-Joy (R)’s futuristic looks at the world premiere of Dune: Part Two.
The star covered herself in a sheer veil that covered her entire head, with a plunging pleated dress underneath.
However, the actresses’ archive looks sparked a flurry of reactions on
Zendaya’s outfit was compared to Cyberwoman from Torchwood, while others made comparisons between Anya and The Trickster from The Sarah Jane Adventures.
‘Why is Zendaya dressed as Lanto’s Cyberman girlfriend in Torchwood?’ one person questioned.
Another added: “It’s nice to see Torchwood getting some love in 2024. Sad to see he ditched the handlebars though, they’re iconic.”
Someone else added: “He’s giving Torchwood.”
Sharing their thoughts on Anya’s appearance, one fan posted: “Got the Trickster in shape.”
‘Was the premiere theme for Dune: Part Two “Doctor Who Core”?’ another joked.
Zendaya wore a Thierry Mugler robot suit from his autumn/winter 1995 couture collection, but it sparked a flurry of reactions from fans who compared her to a Doctor Who villain.
Anya looked angelic in an elegant all-white dress for the evening in custom Dior and social media users compared her to The Trickster from The Sarah Jane Adventures.
‘Why is Zendaya dressed as Lanto’s Cyberman girlfriend in Torchwood?’ a person questioned
Sharing their thoughts on Anya’s appearance, one fan posted: ‘Got the Trickster in shape’
The new Dune sequel takes place immediately after the first film ended, when Paul (Timothee) and his mother joined forces with Chani (Zendaya) and the rest of the desert-dwelling Fremen to take revenge on the evil House Harkonnen, whose members have been murdered. most of his family and friends.
The film was originally scheduled for release in late October 2023, before being delayed until November and finally delayed until March of this year following dual writer and actor strikes.
The sequel was co-produced with Legendary Entertainment in addition to Warner Bros. Film Group.