Apple TV+ already has the perfect Rebecca Ferguson sci-fi adaptation to watch after seeing her play Lady Jessica in 2024’s Dune: Part Two.
The success of Dune 2 has led to a greater appreciation of Rebecca Ferguson’s filmography, which features a starring role in a critically acclaimed ongoing sci-fi show on Apple TV+. Ferguson stars in the cast of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune movies as Lady Jessica, the mother of Paul Atreides who takes on an increasingly complex role as she becomes the Reverend Mother in 2024’s Dune: Part Two. While there’s still no confirmation regarding whether Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Messiah adaptation is happening, Ferguson has plenty of other sci-fi movies and TV shows to watch in the meantime.
Though Ferguson has stepped into some morally ambiguous or villain roles with her acclaimed characters in Doctor Sleep and Dune 2, she’s better known for her heroic roles in the sci-fi and action genres. From playing Ilsa Faust in the Mission: Impossible franchise to appearing alongside Hugh Jackman in Reminiscence, Ferguson has exhibited a substantial range in her performances within these genres on the big screen. Such versatility is also demonstrated in her latest hit TV show, which places the Dune 2 actress in the starring role of another sci-fi book adaptation that recently finished its first season on Apple TV+.
Rebecca Ferguson’s Dune Role Is A Reminder To Watch Her In Apple TV+’s Silo
After Dune 2, the best way to see Rebecca Ferguson master another sci-fi book adaptation is to watch the Apple TV+ series Silo. Ferguson leads the cast of Silo as the main character Juliette Nichols, an engineer working on the lowest level of the titular underground location in a dystopian future. Throughout season 1, Juliette is tasked with solving the mysteries of the Silo and the secrets that are hidden from its residents, the real reasons for its restrictions and entrapping purpose, as well as the truth behind a string of deaths related to those who come too close to finding out the location’s real nature.
Sci-Fi Movie Or TV Show
Rebecca Ferguson’s Character
Life (2017)
Miranda North
Men in Black: International (2019)
Riza Stavros
Reminiscence (2021)
Mae
Dune (2021)
Lady Jessica
Silo (2023-)
Juliette Nichols
Dune: Part Two (2024)
Lady Jessica
The 2023-debuting show is based on Hugh Howey’s Silo book series – consisting of Wool, Shift, Dust, and short stories – and boasts an impressive “Certified Fresh” 88% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. With Silo season 1’s ending setting up more mysteries and twists for Juliette to face in the future, there are plenty more Rebecca Ferguson sci-fi investigations to expect from season 2. While Ferguson plays an incredibly significant role in 2021’s Dune and 2024’s Dune: Part Two, she has a much bigger presence as the central character in Silo, making it the perfect watch for those who wished she had more screen time as Jessica.
She has a much bigger presence as the central character in Silo , making it the perfect watch for those who wished she had more screen time as Jessica.
Silo Is Rebecca Ferguson’s Other Sci-Fi Book Adaptation That Deserves More Attention
Dune is far and away the most popular sci-fi book adaptation that Rebecca Ferguson starred in, but Silo is a highly underrated entry in her ongoing film and TV franchises. Though there’s still the possibility for her to return for Dune: Messiah after the many set-ups in Dune 2’s ending, this likely wouldn’t happen for several more years. Consequently, there should be more attention given to the fact that Ferguson is already confirmed to star in Silo season 2 on Apple TV+, which has enough of a loyal sci-fi fanbase to warrant several more seasons with the streamer.
