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Travis Fimmel is back in the spotlight with Dune: Prophecy, HBO’s sprawling new series set 10,000 years before the blockbuster films. Speaking with Kyle Meredith, Fimmel delves into his role as Desmond Hart, a battle-hardened soldier wielding mysterious mental powers, as well as his own beer brand, Travla. Listen above or wherever you get your podcasts.
The show’s shadowy intrigue and willingness to push boundaries are what drew Fimmel to the project. “It’s not your typical hero’s journey. Everyone’s got issues, and that makes it one big riddle.” He credits the world-building of Dune: Prophecyto the immersive sets and costumes, though he insists his job as an actor is universal. “Whether it’s a cowboy film or sci-fi, everyone wants to be loved, feels anger, feels hate. The stakes are the same,” he explained. Still, he’s not above cutting …