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Written by: Adristi Putri Febrianti
The series DUNE: PROPHECY officially launched its first episode on Monday, November 18, 2024. This series is a prequel to the DUNE franchise, set 10,000 years before the era of Paul Atreides.
Quoted from IDN Times, they had the opportunity to chat with the main cast of DUNE: PROPHECY, including Jodhi May, Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Sarah-Sofie, Josh Heuston, and Chris Mason. During the occasion, they shared exciting experiences about how they prepared to portray their characters in this series.
They also revealed how complex the characters they portrayed are, as well as the challenges they faced in visualizing these roles in the vast and profound world of DUNE.
1. For the First Time Offered the Character of Empress Natalya, Jodhi May Feels Relatable
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In the series DUNE: PROPHECY, Jodhi May plays the character of Empress Natalya, a strong noblewoman who successfully unites the world through her marriage to Emperor Corrino. This character is portrayed as someone with great power and influence.
Jodhi feels quite connected to the character of Natalya that she portrays. When she first read the character description, the British actress felt both intrigued and challenged.
"In my opinion, this character reflects a very interesting role of a mother. She depicts a woman in the hierarchy of power and how she navigates life within that system," she said.
"Regarding her determination, there might be some similarities. I've been told that I have a commanding presence, though I don’t know why, but I can accept that. This character is intriguing because she is quite tough, and I was also raised with certain values," added Jodhi, who feels there are personality similarities between herself and Empress Natalya.
2. Olivia Williams and Emily Watson Deepen Their Insights by Visiting a Museum
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One of the main attractions of the series DUNE: PROPHECY is the presence of the actress duo Emily Watson and Olivia Williams, who are involved in the same project. They both play the roles of sisters, Valya and Tula Harkonnen. To prepare for their roles, Emily and Olivia prepared together, and one of their preparation rituals was to deepen their historical insights by visiting a museum.
"Emily had the idea to meet at the National Portrait Gallery in London, where large portraits of the British dynasty are displayed. There, they learned stories about betrayals, tactical marriages with kings or queens from other countries or religions to gain dominance. This felt very relevant to the project we are working on," said Olivia.
Both feel very honored to be involved in the DUNE project, which is currently expanding its universe. However, Emily admits that she felt intimidated by the great reputation of the DUNE franchise.
"Oh, I was very intimidated by the vast and intricate universe of DUNE. However, once I entered that world, everything felt natural and human," said Olivia.
3. The Challenges Chris, Josh, and Sarah-Sofie Face While Portraying the Younger Generation in the Dune Universe
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The DUNE: PROPHECY series also highlights the younger generation from the noble families existing in the DUNE universe. Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, who plays Princess Ynez, feels challenged by the character of the rather rebellious princess. As the heir to the throne, Ynez has her own way of life, which often contradicts her family's rules and traditions. This is what makes Sarah-Sofie interested in the character of Ynez.
"I think the challenge is how she, as the heir to the throne, wants to live life on her own terms. That’s why she wants to study at the Sisterhood, because she wants to become stronger," explained Sarah-Sofie about her role.
The character of Ynez reflects the desire to step out of the shadow of family power and find her own path.
On the other hand, Josh Heuston, who plays Constantine Corrino, feels that the biggest challenge in his role lies in the background of the character he portrays. Constantine is the illegitimate son of Javicco Corrino, with a life goal torn between the desire to be recognized by his father and living a happy life according to his beliefs.
"The challenge is definitely between those two things. He has the Corrino name, but he is also illegitimate and will never be able to be in the same position as Ynez. "I try to make it as interesting and as human as possible," said Josh.
Stay tuned for more information! If not now, when else?
(kpl/adp)
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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