Paul’s children, twins Leto (James McAvoy) and Ghanima (Jessica Brooks), are groomed for future rule with the help of Lady Jessica (Krige), their grandmother. Paul’s sister, Alia (Daniela Amavia), is forced to carry on in her brother’s name and is fiercely protective of Muad’Dib’s legacy, but, after a spice overdose, becomes haunted by the ghosts of her family’s enemies. With his life constantly at risk and stuck in a loveless marriage to Princess Irulan (Julie Cox), Paul can no longer live with the burden of his legacy. But instead of bringing peace to the planet, his followers wage a holy war across the universe in his name. Paul’s ascension to power and his precognitive skills have earned him the title of Muad’Dib, the messiah of the desert people, a legendary hero whose coming was foretold for thousands of years.
Spice, still a precious commodity that prolongs life and facilitates interstellar space travel, is monopolized by Arrakis - much to the dismay of Princess Wensicia (Sarandon), whose father was killed in Paul’s bloody revolt. It’s been 12 years since the bloody jihad of Paul Atreides (Alec Newman) to become emperor of Arrakis, the Dune planet. That, and all those steamy sex scenes.Ī sequel in theory, “Children of Dune” works as a standalone, picking up the story at a convenient place for newcomers. Although the two never catfight, their ongoing struggle to rule the Dune dynasty gives this mini a real kick. Several actors from the first venture reprise their roles here, but it’s Susan Sarandon and Alice Krige who steal the thunder as opposing matriarchs of the great royal houses.
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