After the premiere of Dune: Prophecy earlier this week, we're taking a closer look at the star-studded cast as they step into their new roles. The prequel series is an offshoot of Denis Villeneuve's grand Dune film saga and takes place 10,000 years before Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) rises to power. The plot centres around two Harkonnen sisters battling forces that jeopardise the future of humanity, while establishing the influential religious order known as the Bene Gesserit.
Drawing inspiration from Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson's novel, Sisterhood of Dune, the new Max and Legendary Television show is set in the expansive Dune universe originally crafted by author Frank Herbert, reports the Mirror US . But who are the big names in Dune: Prophecy? Let's delve into the new cast and where you might have spotted them before. Emily Watson as Valya Harkonnen Veteran actress Emily Watson plays Valya Harkonnen, who is the Mother Superior of the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood.
Outside of Dune:Prophecy, fans may recognise her for roles in movies including The Theory of Everything, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, War Horse, and Book Thief. She has also appeared in popular TV shows like Chernobyl , Apple Tree Yard and 2017’s Little Women mini-series. Olivia Williams as Tula Harkonnen Dune:Prophecy’s Tula Harkonnen, who is Valya’s sister and a teacher to younger members of the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood, is portrayed by Olivia Williams.
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