To play Valya Harkonnen in Dune: Prophecy, Emily Watson sought inspiration from Alec Guinness and his function as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars.
How did Star Wars encourage Emily Watson in Dune: Prophecy?
In an interview with Selection, Watson defined how she leaned on her theatrical roots with the Royal Shakespeare Firm to ship Valya’s dialogue and militaristic instructions. This classically skilled method reminded her of Guinness, a legendary stage actor, and his line deliveries in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.
“He made that dialogue sound like Shakespeare, and since he did that, it allowed him to have this understated, quiet, commanding presence,” Watson stated about Guinness. “That’s how I discovered my means into this, as a result of should you don’t tackle the traces with a type of meticulousness, they are often very elusive.”
In Dune: Prophecy, Watson and Olivia Williams play Valya and Tula Harkonnen, sisters who will discover the group that turns into the Bene Gesserit.
HBO’s synopsis reads: “From the expansive universe of Dune, created by acclaimed writer Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years earlier than the ascension of Paul Atreides, Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they fight forces that threaten the way forward for humankind, and set up the fabled sect that can grow to be generally known as the Bene Gesserit.”
Dune: Prophecy’s ensemble consists of Travis Fimmel, Jodhi Might, Mark Sturdy, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Camilla Beeput, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning, and Yerin Ha.
Dune: Prophecy is impressed by the Sisterhood of Dune, a novel by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. Government producer Alison Schapker is the showrunner, whereas Diane Ademu-John co-developed the collection and government produces. Further government producers embody Anna Foerster, Jordan Goldberg, Mark Tobey, John Cameron, Matthew King, Scott Z. Burns, Jon Spaihts, Byron Merritt, Kim Herbert, and Brian Herbert. Anderson serves as co-producer.
Co-produced by HBO and Legendary Tv, Dune: Prophecy is a prequel spin-off collection to the Dune films by Denis Villeneuve.
Dune: Prophecy premieres Sunday, November 17 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and Max.
(Supply: Selection)
