Dune: Prophecyhas been dubbed by many as aGame of Thronesreplacement, and the new sci-fi series has enforced that further by bringing in one of the best parts of the fantasy show’s first season. TheDuneprequel series is set 10,000 earlierthan Denis Villeneuve’s films on the timeline, examining an earlier era of House Harkonnen, the Bene Gesserit, and other notable factions. Notably, the series is more focused on political scheming than the movies, which oriented themselves around the awe of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi universe.
As is the case with any series focused around political scheming and some elements of the fantastical,Dune: Prophecyhas received multiple comparisons toGame of Thrones. Many streaming services have tried to replicate the cultural phenomenon ofGame of Thrones, be it withThe Wheel of Time,The Witcher, orThe Rings of Power, all of which have even featured prominent actors from the HBO series in their casts.Dune: Prophecy’scastis the latest to follow suit, adding Mark Addy as Evgeny Harkonnen.
Dune: Prophecy Serves A Reminder Of How Great Robert Baratheon Was
Robert Baratheon Was One Of Game Of Thrones' Most Iconic Characters
Robert Baratheon may have only had a short stint onGame of Thrones, buthe’s still one of the most beloved characters in the entire series. Mark Addy’s performance as the washed-up Lord of the Seven Kingdoms was unforgettable, and he’s constantly a source of quotes and memes for fans of the series on the internet, with Redditors dubbing him “Bobby B.” InDune: Prophecyepisode 3, Mark Addy joined the cast as Evgeny Harkonnen, Valya Harkonnen’s uncle.
While he hasn’t been given too much material to work with in theDuneprequel just yet, his presence was a quick reminder of just how fantastic hisGame of Thronescharacter was. Of course, Robert Baratheon’s death was the catalyst for the War of the Five Kings and many of the show’s events, but his impact lingered beyond that. For fans of the novels,Addy’s King Robert felt like one of the characters who was ripped straight out of the pages ofA Song of Ice & Fire, perfectly capturing George R.R. Martin’s creation.
Why The Harkonnens' Homeworld In Dune: Prophecy Isn’t Giedi Prime, The Black & White Planet From Dune 2
House Harkonnen has a different home planet in Dune: Prophecy than they do in Denis Villeneuve’s movies. Here’s what we know about them.
Dune: Prophecy Sets Up Another Great HBO Role For Mark Addy
Could Evgeny Harkonnen Be His Next Great Role?
Dune: Prophecyepisode 3’s endingsees Valya visiting her uncle and nephew to request help, setting up a begrudging alliance between them. Mark Addy is a terrific actor, and having his character work alongside Valya, who he seems to truly despise, should be a recipe for some fantastic dynamics. Topping Robert Baratheon would be an immense challenge for Mark Addy, but it’s fun to see him back on HBO with an interesting new role onDune: Prophecy.
Dune: Prophecy
Set in the universe of Frank Herbert’s Dune series, Dune: Prophecy, a sci-fi epic, follows the political and spiritual struggles on the desert planet of Arrakis. As factions vie for control of the prized spice melange, a prophesied hero emerges, challenging the balance of power and the fate of the galaxy.
