Two legendary faces from Westeros make their way to the sands of Arrakis: Game of Thrones stars join the cast of Dune: Prophecy.
Game of Thrones and Dune share some common elements.
Profound themes of morality, decency, good and evil, as well as political intrigue and family feuds characterize both works of fantasy.
In the new series Dune: Prophecy, these epic worlds collide to some extent.
Familiar faces in Dune: Prophecy
Mark Addy, famously known as Robert Baratheon from the first season of Game of Thrones, portrays Evgeny in Dune: Prophecy.
Evgeny, once a prominent member of the Harkonnen clan, appears briefly to reprimand Valya for influencing Tula into orchestrating the elimination of Orry Atreides and his family.
Despite being presumed dead, Evgeny resurfaces later in the episode, frail and reliant on oxygen, mirroring the condition of Stellan Skarsgård, the current Baron Harkonne.
Robert Baratheon actor Mark Addy has joined the cast of Dune: Prophecy in the role of Evgeny Harkonnen! pic.twitter.com/GmT7OHbls7
— The Sietch of Sci-Fi (@TSoS_) September 25, 2024
Another familiar face is Archie Barnes, recognized for his role as Ser Oscar Tully in House of the Dragon. In Dune: Prophecy, he takes on the role of Albert Atreides, a member of a rival house.
In a short yet impactful scene, he assists Tula in crafting a poisonous ruse, which ultimately leads to devastating consequences for him and his family.
For Barnes, this seems to mark a one-off appearance, but his character’s brief presence leaves a lasting impression.
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