The Dune universe, created by Warner Bros., has expanded with a TV collection telling the story of the Bene Gesserit order. Within the movies made by Denis Villeneuve, this mysterious, women-only organisation manipulated rulers and politicians for hundreds of years, attempting to hold out its secret eugenics plan. The collection, accessible within the US on Max, and within the UK on Sky and Now, covers the origins of Bene Gesserit, with the story specializing in two sisters, Valya and Tula.
The plot of Dune: Prophecy is ready hundreds of years earlier than the beginning of Paul Atreides in a world totally different from the one recognized within the movies. It options nice homes, such because the Harkonnens and Atreides, taking part in a recreation for energy within the Empire dominated by the Corrino household. Alternatively, many different gamers wrestle to attain their targets.
Should you really feel overwhelmed by the variety of Dune: Prophecy characters, we have now your again. Right here’s the listing of an important people within the present – we’ll replace this text usually.
Should you’re questioning when the following collection episode will air, have a look at our Dune: Prophecy episode launch information.
Right here’s the listing of an important characters who we’ve met to this point within the present.
Valya Harkonnen
Max
Performed by Emily Watson
Valya is a local of the ice planet Lankiveil and Tula’s sister. Since childhood, she has proven deep hatred in the direction of the Home of the Atreides, who’re accountable for the downfall of the Harkonnens. As a youngster, she joined the Sisterhood of Rossak – a faculty for women whose roots return to the Sorceresses, the society of girls with telekinetic powers.
Valya was probably the most gifted pupil within the faculty, and, as a trustee of the primary Mom Reverend, Valya was concerned in political affairs and had entry to the Sisterhood’s secrets and techniques. Years later, she turned the second Mom Reverend in historical past and reworked the organisation into the Bene Gesserit Order. Her expertise embody utilizing the Voice, sword preventing, and unarmed fight.
Tula Harkonnen
Max
Performed by Olivia Williams
Tula additionally belongs to the Bene Gesserit order. Nonetheless, she isn’t as disruptive or harmful as her older sister, Valya. Within the books, Tula marries Orry Atreides, however throughout their marriage ceremony night time, she kills him, as instructed by her sister.
Emperor Javicco Corrino
Max
Performed by Mark Sturdy
A ruler from the Home Corrino that rose to energy after the Butlerian Jihad. Javicco is attempting to take care of the peace prevailing within the Empire after lengthy wars. Amongst different issues, the premise for the peace is the commerce of the spice. This substance strengthens important forces and expands precognitive skills, important for interstellar journey with out the pondering machines.
The spice may be discovered solely on Arrakis, referred to as Dune. Subsequently, sustaining management of this planet is essential for Javicco.
Empress Natalya
Max
Performed by Jodhi Might
Natalya is Javicco’s consort and mom of Princess Inez. She managed to unite hundreds of worlds via her marriage to the Emperor.
Princess Ynez Corrino
Max
Performed by Sarah-Sofie Boussina
The daughter of the Emperor and Empress is the official inheritor to the throne and the long run ruler of the Corrino Empire. Ynez is a assured and impartial younger lady who plans to check on the Sisterhood College.
Constantine Corrino
Max
Performed by Josh Heuston
He’s an illegitimate son of Emperor Javicco and Ynez’s half-brother. Constantine is looking for his path in life, on the one hand, attempting to impress his father, and on the opposite, looking for happiness.
Desmond Hart
Max
Performed by Travis Fimmel
Desmond is an surprising visitor on the imperial court docket who’s attempting to realize Javicco’s belief. As soon as, he was a soldier, however his previous and intentions are unclear. Nonetheless, he clearly dislikes the Sisterhood and convinces the Emperor that the Sisters are his enemies.
Keiran Atreides
Max
Performed by Chris Mason
Keiran is a swordmaster, an adept of the Ginaz College, devoted to coaching warriors expert in sword and knife preventing. Keiran struggles with the corruption within the Emperor’s court docket and the burden of Home Atreide’s legacy.
Reverend Mom Kasha
Max
Performed by Jihae
She’s an influential member of the Emperor’s court docket and his private Truthsayer. As time passes, she begins to query the Bene Gesserit’s intentions and marvel about her position of their plans.
Harrow Harkonnen
Max
Performed by Edward Davis
Harrow is a member of the declining Home Harkonnen. His purpose is to revive the household and elevate its rightful place among the many nice homes of the Empire.
Evgeny Harkonnen
Max
Performed by Mark Addy
Evgeny is an older man and a member of the once-great household.
Sister Francesca
Max
Performed by Tabu
Francesca is a member of the Bene Gesserit and a former love of Emperor Javicco. After a few years, she returns to the court docket, shattering the established order. Francesca is taken into account an clever, lovely and robust lady.
Mikaela
Max
Performed by Shalom Brune-Franklin
A robust-willed lady is a Fremen warrior who serves the Home Corrino. She’s by no means recognized Dune, nonetheless she’s longing to see her house planet.