Travis Fimmel Joins 'Dune: The Sisterhood' Cast
Actor Travis Fimmel, known for his roles in *Vikings* and *Raised by Wolves*, has joined the cast of the upcoming HBO Max series *Dune: The Sisterhood*. The series is a prequel to the main *Dune* saga and will explore the origins of the Bene Gesserit order.
- The series, originally titled *Dune: The Sisterhood*, has been renamed *Dune: Prophecy* and is expected to premiere in the fall of 2024. - Fimmel is cast as Desmond Hart, a charismatic soldier with a mysterious past who aims to win the Emperor's trust. - The story is set 10,000 years before the events of *Dune* and centers on sisters Valya and Tula Harkonnen, played by Emily Watson and Olivia Williams, respectively. - Other key cast members include Mark Strong as Emperor Javicco Corrino and Jodhi May as Empress Natalya. - The show's plot is based on the 2012 novel *Sisterhood of Dune*, written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. - Denis Villeneuve, the director of the recent *Dune* films, serves as an executive producer for the series. - The production has seen several creative changes, with Alison Schapker now serving as the sole showrunner, replacing Diane Ademu-John who was originally a co-showrunner. - The Bene Gesserit order was formed in the aftermath of the Butlerian Jihad, a great revolt against intelligent machines, as a way for humanity to develop its own advanced abilities.
