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"These are not in any way feminist icons" Dune: Prophecy Interview

“These are not in any way feminist icons…” Emily Watson and Olivia Williams on Dune: Prophecy

Emily Watson and Olivia Williams tell us what it’s like to play Harkonnens in Dune: Prophecy and why the transfer of power never runs smoothly…

Inspired by the novel Sisterhood Of Dune, written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, new series Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.

We sat down with series star Emily Watson and Olivia Williams who play the Harkonnen, to find out more about the Bene Gesseri, why wearing a veil can feel powerful and just why a TV fitter knelt by Olivia’s feet when she told him who she’d be playing in the series…!

Dune: Prophecy will be released on Sky and NOW on 18 November.

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