2 days Ago By [email protected] (Hannah McGreevy)
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.
The actress has previously appeared in huge titles including The Crown, The Sixth Sense and The Ghost Writer. Fans may also recognise her for her role as Mary Darling in 2003’s Peter Pan. Mark Strong as Emperor Javicco Corrino Mark Strong plays EmpeSarah-Sofie Boussnina ror Javicco, who rules over the entire galactic empire in Dune: Prophecy.
The esteemed actor has appeared in many major pictures over the years, including Zero Dark Thirty, 1917, Kingsman: The Secret Service and Disney’s Cruella. He most recently appeared in HBO’s The Penguin as Carmine Falcone and in Anand Tucker’s The Critic. Travis Fimmel as Desmond Hart Desmond Hart has already established himself as one of Dune: Prophecy’s most intriguing characters, having survived an attack on Arrakis which left all his fellow soldiers dead.
Vikings fans are bound to recognise Travis Fimmel for his role as Ragnar Lothbrok in the cult series. He has also appeared as Anduin Lothar in Warcraft, McQueen Oodie in The Baytown Outlaws and Marcus in Raise by Wolves. Sarah-Sofie Boussnina as Princess Ynez Sarah-Sofie Boussnina plays the strong-willed daughter of Emperor Javicco Corrino, Princess Ynez.
Viewers might remember the actress from TV shows like Knightfall, Black Lake, 1864 and The Bridge. She has also appeared in a handful of films in recent years, including The Colony, The Birdcatcher and Mary Magdalene. Sky has brought back its viral free trial, meaning you can bag a Netflix subscription and Sky Stream for £0 for the first month, a saving of £31.
This means members can enjoy binge-worthy shows like House of the Dragon , The Penguin and Bridgerton without paying a penny. Josh Heuston as Constantine Corrino Actor Josh Heuston is bound to establish himself as a heartthrob on Dune: Prophecy, as he plays the Emperor’s handsome illegitimate son Constantine Corrino. Heustan has previous experience as a model and even has his own YouTube channel.
Netflix viewers may recognise him from Dive Club, though he is probably best known for his role as Dusty in Heartbreak High. Chris Mason as Keiran Atreides Actor Chris Mason portrays the only Atreides to be a main character on the show and is an ancestor of the Dune film saga’s Paul Atreides, who is played by Timothee Chalamet. Fans may recognise Mason for his role as Leo Humphries in 2017 crime series Broadchurch, though he has also appeared in shows like Dirty John, Riverdale, Doctor Who and Law & Order: Organized Crime.
Jessica Barden as young Valya Harkonnen The younger version of Valya Harkonnen is portrayed by Jessica Barden, who has appeared in films like Hanna , The Lobster, and Pink Skies Ahead. However, viewers are most likely to recognise Barden for her role as Alyssa in acclaimed series The End of the F**ing World. Yerin Ha as young Kasha Jinjo While Yerin Ha has a slightly smaller role in Dune: Prophecy as the younger version of Kasha Jinjo, we had to include her because she has recently been cast as Benedict’s new love interest Sophie in season 4 of Netflix’s Bridgerton.
The actress has already built up an impressive acting resume, appearing in films like Sissy and Troppo and in the TV series Halo. Dune: Prophecy airs Mondays at 2am in the UK, exclusively on Sky Atlantic and NOW. This coincides with its 9pm ET/6pm PT airdate in the US, where you can watch it on HBO or Max.
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