HBO’s Dune: Prophecy provides us a take a look at what the world of Dune was like 10,000 years earlier than the rise of Paul Atreides. Naturally, that point soar means we get to fulfill a complete new forged of characters — a course of that may be daunting given Dune: Prophecy‘s intricate sci-fi lore.
However don’t fret! We have assembled a handy-dandy character information that can assist you navigate the ins and outs of Dune: Prophecy, from the Sisterhood to the Imperial Royal Household. You will be an professional very quickly.
On Wallach IX: The Sisterhood
Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Jihae, and Tabu in “Dune: Prophecy.”
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Impressed by Brian Herbert (son of Dune creator Frank Herbert) and Kevin J. Anderson’s novel Sisterhood of Dune, Dune: Prophecy facilities on the early days of the Bene Gesserit order, again when it was identified merely as “the Sisterhood.” The sequence picks up over a century after the Butlerian Jihad, a warfare towards “thinking machines” (aka AI) that led to the banning of all computer systems.
A number of forces rose to fill the void left behind by considering machines, together with the Sisterhood. At their college on the wet planet Wallach IX, the Sisterhood trains younger girls to serve the Nice Homes as Truthsayers. Their steering from the shadows bolsters the Sisterhood’s energy and creates a rising community of affect throughout the Imperium. Amongst these shaping the way forward for the Sisterhood are:
Mom Superior Valya Harkonnen (Emily Watson): The present chief of the Sisterhood, Valya was a detailed confidant of the Sisterhood’s founder, Mom Raquella (Cathy Tyson). She hopes to make the Sisterhood an unstoppable pressure and push the boundaries of what it means to be human.
She additionally hopes to carry Home Harkonnen (sure, of Feyd-Rautha fame) again into the Imperium’s good graces, as they have been disgraced following the top of the Butlerian Jihad. The culprits? The pesky members of Home Atreides, whose beef with Home Harkonnen will endure long gone Dune: Prophecy and into Dune.
Reverend Mom Tula Harkonnen (Olivia Williams): Valya’s youthful sister. Whereas Tula tends to do her Valya’s bidding, the rise of a brand new risk to the Sisterhood might pressure the pair in radically completely different instructions.
Reverend Mom Kasha (Jihae): A detailed buddy of Tula and Valya since their days as acolytes within the Sisterhood, Kasha can be the Truthsayer for Emperor Javicco Corrino (Mark Robust).
Sister Francesca (Tabu): Sister Francesca is one other good buddy of Tula, Valya, and Kasha’s from their acolyte days. She was as soon as an important love of the Emperor.
On Wallach IX: The acolytes of the Sisterhood
Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Aoife Hinds, and Chloe Lea in “Dune: Prophecy.”
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The Reverend Moms and high-ranking Truthsayers aren’t the one members of the Sisterhood Dune: Prophecy focuses on. You will additionally meet 1 / 4 of acolytes, every negotiating their very own relationship to the order they’ve devoted their lives to. They’re:
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Sister Theodosia (Jade Anouka): A tough-working acolyte with plenty of potential, Sister Theodosia — or simply Theo — aspires to be the most effective Truthsayer she will be able to, all whereas hiding a harmful secret of her personal.
Sister Jen (Faoileann Cunningham): Emotionally guarded and considerably skeptical of the Sisterhood’s teachings, Sister Jen is among the many most unpredictable acolytes within the Sisterhood.
Sister Emeline (Aoife Hinds): Raised by anti-technology Butlerians, Sister Emeline is a deeply spiritual member of the Sisterhood. In some scenes, you’ll be able to catch her studying the Orange Catholic Bible, a foundational spiritual textual content within the Dune world.
Sister Lila (Chloe Lea): Sister Lila is the youngest acolyte within the Sisterhood and was raised within the order. Her deep empathy and kindness could lead on her to greatness — or may they lead somebody to make the most of her?
On Salusa Secundus: The Imperial Royal Household
Mark Robust, Jodhi Might, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, and Josh Heuston in “Dune: Prophecy.”
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In Dune, Salusa Secundus is the Emperor’s jail planet, the place the Sardaukar fighters are skilled. (Keep in mind the banger throat-singing scene in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune? That was all on Salusa Secundus.) Nonetheless, 1000’s of 12 months prior, it was the homeworld of the Imperial Home Corrino, and due to this fact the seat of the Emperor. This opulent paradise is residence to the Imperial Royal Household, which incorporates:
Emperor Javicco Corrino (Mark Robust): Head of the Imperium, Emperor Javicco hopes to keep up peace within the period following the machine wars. However that is simpler mentioned than accomplished, particularly when his grasp on the spice-rich planet of Arrakis is slipping. Don’t fret, Javicco, your descendants may have the very same drawback for millennia.
Empress Natalya Arat Corrino (Jodhi Might): Along with her marriage to Emperor Javicco, Empress Natalya helped unite the Imperium. Nonetheless, she’d like to contribute additional, at the same time as her husband begins to heed her counsel much less and fewer.
Princess Ynez Corrino (Sarah-Sofie Boussnina): Inheritor to the Golden Lion throne, Princess Ynez is set to be the most effective ruler she may be. Which means becoming a member of up with the Sisterhood. If her coaching is profitable, she’d be the primary Sister on the throne. (And also you know Valya would like to see that.)
Constantine Corrino (Josh Heuston): Constantine is Emperor Javicco’s illegitimate son. (Jon Snow in house, anybody?) Whereas he is shut with Ynez, he additionally discover himself within the awkward limbo of attempting to impress his father or just dwelling a carefree lifetime of hedonistic bliss.
On Salusa Secundus: The outsiders
Travis Fimmel, Chris Mason, and Shalom Brune-Franklin in “Dune: Prophecy.”
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The Imperial Royal Household have a number of intriguing characters hovering of their orbits. They’re:
Desmond Hart (Travis Fimmel): A charismatic soldier beforehand stationed on Arrakis, Desmond arrives on Salusa Secundus with troubling information and an much more troubling means, one that might tip the scales of energy throughout the Imperium. Oh, and he needs to wipe out the Sisterhood for good.
Keiran Atreides (Chris Mason): An Atreides? In Dune? It is extra possible than you assume. Keiran Atreides is a Swordmaster for Home Corrino who trains intently with Ynez. Very intently.
Mikaela (Shalom Brune-Franklin): A Fremen girl who works in a Salusa Secundus spice den, Mikaela is hiding some secrets and techniques of her personal.
Dune: Prophecy premieres Nov. 17 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and Max.
