Emily Watson catches the eye in a graphic gown as she joins chic co-star Olivia Williams at VIP screening of Prophecy

Emily Watson catches the eye in a graphic gown as she joins chic co-star Olivia Williams at VIP screening of Prophecy

As a seasoned observer of the world of entertainment, it is fascinating to witness the intricate web that connects various projects within this industry. The success of Dune: Part Two has undeniably paved the way for the upcoming Dune TV series, which promises to be an exciting addition to the franchise.


I had the privilege of walking the red carpet alongside the remarkable Emily Watson and Olivia Williams at a special screening of our latest series, DUNE: Prophecy, held in London on Monday night. What an unforgettable experience!

57-year-old Oscar nominee Emily stood out in a striking, monochrome flowing dress featuring shoulder cutouts.

In the sci-fi series, the actress, who portrays Valya Harkonnen, finished off her ensemble with sturdy boots and a glamorous makeup style.

While Olivia, aged 56, chose to don a stylish green suede jacket set (worn as a suit) on top of a crisp white pleated blouse. To pay tribute to Remembrance Day, she accessorized with a poppy.

She styled her hair into a quirky quiff and beamed as she held hands with Olivia ahead of the screening. 

Emily Watson catches the eye in a graphic gown as she joins chic co-star Olivia Williams at VIP screening of Prophecy

Emily Watson catches the eye in a graphic gown as she joins chic co-star Olivia Williams at VIP screening of Prophecy
Emily Watson catches the eye in a graphic gown as she joins chic co-star Olivia Williams at VIP screening of Prophecy

The new TV series titled “Dune: Prophecy” draws inspiration from the novel “Sisterhood of Dune,” co-authored by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.

10,000 years prior to the emergence of the character Paul Atreides portrayed by Timothée Chalamet in the Dune movie series.

The series, which was originally commissioned in 2019, was previously titled Dune: The Sisterhood. 

In collaboration, Diane Ademu-John contributed to the creation of the series and holds the position of executive producer. Meanwhile, Alison Schapker assumes the roles of both showrunner and executive producer.

I, being an ardent fan and follower, am sharing the news that Johan Renck, the initial director of our cherished series, has chosen to step away, just like our beloved actress Shirley Henderson, who was set to bring one of the main characters to life on screen.

According to IndieWire’s report, Ademu-John, who originally authored the script, relinquished his role as co-showrunner before the start of filming.

The article mentioned that manufacturing stopped in November 2022 and resumed again in February 2023, following some major changes.

Currently, a representative from HBO Max stated that since “Dune: The Sisterhood” is on a planned break, they’re making some adjustments to the production process to ensure they produce an outstanding series that remains faithful to the original source.

Emily Watson catches the eye in a graphic gown as she joins chic co-star Olivia Williams at VIP screening of Prophecy
Emily Watson catches the eye in a graphic gown as she joins chic co-star Olivia Williams at VIP screening of Prophecy
Emily Watson catches the eye in a graphic gown as she joins chic co-star Olivia Williams at VIP screening of Prophecy
Emily Watson catches the eye in a graphic gown as she joins chic co-star Olivia Williams at VIP screening of Prophecy
Emily Watson catches the eye in a graphic gown as she joins chic co-star Olivia Williams at VIP screening of Prophecy
Emily Watson catches the eye in a graphic gown as she joins chic co-star Olivia Williams at VIP screening of Prophecy
Emily Watson catches the eye in a graphic gown as she joins chic co-star Olivia Williams at VIP screening of Prophecy
Emily Watson catches the eye in a graphic gown as she joins chic co-star Olivia Williams at VIP screening of Prophecy

As a dedicated follower, I’m sharing some exciting updates about our beloved series. The brilliant Johan Renck has wrapped up his work on the project, paving the way for a new director to join us. In a mutual agreement, Johan is venturing off to explore other creative opportunities. Regrettably, we also bid farewell to Shirley Henderson, who played Tula Harkonnen in our series; she will no longer be part of our cast. These changes are confirmed by the spokesperson.

This year, the TV show is modeled after the blockbuster hit of Dune: Part Two, earning over $710 million globally in ticket sales.

The first Dune ended its theatrical run with around $400 million globally in 2021. 

In the early part of this year, I had the opportunity to step into the beloved world of “Friends” for a guest appearance. This time on set was quite an intense and challenging experience, one I’ve since referred to as ‘harrowing’.

She recently told The Independent about her experience portraying Felicity on the season four finale of the NBC sitcom and what made it distressing.

Wow, let me share something. The other day, I was driven to the studio in a car with a terrific actress. Her role, as far as I recall, was named ‘Old Woman’,” Olivia explained.

Emily Watson catches the eye in a graphic gown as she joins chic co-star Olivia Williams at VIP screening of Prophecy
Emily Watson catches the eye in a graphic gown as she joins chic co-star Olivia Williams at VIP screening of Prophecy
Emily Watson catches the eye in a graphic gown as she joins chic co-star Olivia Williams at VIP screening of Prophecy

And she didn’t come back the next day. So that was alarming,’ Olivia added.

Olivia also noted that Friends was a ‘brand’ that she had to fit.

Olivia mentioned, “I was instructed to visit the hair and makeup area where they showed me a particular style they intended to create. This process mainly consisted of carefully removing all my eyebrow hairs.

She recalled trying to save her eyebrows in case she needed them for another job.

‘But yes, that’s the sense in which it was harrowing,’ Olivia said.

Originating from North London, Olivia made an appearance in the final episode of Season 4 on the popular sitcom Friends, where the primary characters visited London for Ross and Emily’s wedding. In this episode, Olivia played one of Emily’s bridesmaids.

The wedding famously showed Ross accidentally saying Rachel’s name during his vows.

Emily Watson catches the eye in a graphic gown as she joins chic co-star Olivia Williams at VIP screening of Prophecy

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