Emily Watson says 'Dune: Prophecy' season 2 has 'lots of new elements'
Emily Watson says starring in HBO Max's 'Dune: Prophecy' is a major 'departure' from her indie film roots. Per Variety, the actress, known for films like 'Breaking the Waves' and 'Gosford Park', is now feeling more settled as she heads into the show's second season.
Watson teased that season two will have 'lots of new elements' and led her on 'a quest'. She noted this kind of journey is something 'actors always get to do and actresses don't'.
The series is a prequel set thousands of years before the events of the 'Dune' films, exploring the origins of the Bene Gesserit sisterhood. Watson's comments hint at a significant evolution for her character and the story in the upcoming season.
Her remarks to Variety frame the role as a new and expansive chapter in her career, moving from acclaimed arthouse cinema into the epic scale of a streaming franchise.
