Following the debut of Dune: Prophecy earlier this week , we take a look at the HBO show’s impressive cast as they take on their new roles. The prequel series is a spin-off of Denis Villeneuve’s epic Dune film saga and is set 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides ( Timothée Chalamet ). It follows two Harkonnen sisters as they fight forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the powerful religious order that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.
The new Max and Legendary Television show takes inspiration from Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson’s novel, Sisterhood of Dune, and is set in the wider Dune universe originally created by author Frank Herbert. But who are Dune: Prophecy’s biggest stars? We take a deep-dive into the new cast and where you might have seen them before. Vikings star hailed for chilling role as he's branded 'best part' of new Dune TV series HBO's The Sex Lives of College Girls ending explained ahead of season three 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. Dune:Prophecy’s Tula Harkonnen, who is Valya’s sister and a teacher to younger members of the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood,.
