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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: Prophecy to 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 lines to maintain a character’s mystery. “The more you talk, the more you give away. I’d rather let people wonder.”
Outside of Hollywood, Fimmel’s passion project is as rugged as his roles. His beer brand, Travla, is a scrappy venture rooted in his Australian farming roots. “We’ve got no budget,” he laughed, recounting his DIY marketing escapades that include wrangling snakes and shooting promo videos on his phone. For Fimmel, the endeavor is as much about representing hardworking country folks as it is about brewing: “Farmers are forgotten. We wanted a beer that gives city people a taste of the country.”
Listen to Travis Fimmel talk about Dune: Prophecy, Travla, and lots more in the new episode above or by watching the videos below. Keep up on all the latest episodes by following Kyle Meredith With… on your favorite podcast platform; plus, check out all the series on the Consequence Podcast Network.
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