Reading a description like that, you probably wouldn’t be surprised that EPs Allison Schapker and Jordan Goldberg have likened Desmond Hart’s ultimate wild card status to the likes of Rasputin. That exact historical figure was name checked during their interview on the official Dune: Prophecy podcast for HBO.

Travis Fimmel’s Desmond Hart, a soldier with a mysterious mission, adds depth to Dune: Prophecy’s political intrigue alongside an all-star cast.

Prophecy has dropped its first episode, triggering numerous reactions across social media. While it has received a good response overall, fans have particularly grown curious about the character of Desmond Hart played by Travis Fimmel.

Travis Fimmel plays Desmond Hart in HBO's prequel series, Dune: Prophecy. Here's everything we know about the mysterious original character.

Desmond, played by Travis Fimmel, is a bit of an enigma in the world of Dune: Prophecy: He’s come from Arrakis, where he claims his crew was attacked by the emperor’s enemies