Rylan is in for quite a surprise when he meets the stars of Dune: Part Three for what he believes is a normal press interview. Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa and Anya Taylor-Joy have teamed up with BBC Children in Need for a special prank, which will air during the charity’s live appeal show tomorrow, Friday 13 November 2026.

The presenter thinks he’s been given a dream assignment, interviewing four of Hollywood’s biggest stars about their upcoming film. What he doesn’t know is that three mischievous children are secretly in charge, feeding instructions to the actors through earpieces throughout the interview.

With Chalamet, Zendaya, Momoa and Taylor-Joy all playing along, the conversation quickly goes off track as Rylan attempts to carry on with the interview, completely unaware of who’s really calling the shots. The BBC has promised plenty of funny moments as the presenter tries to make sense of the increasingly bizarre conversation. The full prank will be shown during BBC Children in Need’s 2026 Appeal, which begins at 7pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

What Else Is Happening During BBC Children in Need 2026?

This year’s live appeal will broadcast from MediaCityUK in Salford, with Alex Jones, Mel Giedroyc, Rylan, Sara Cox and Tyler West hosting three hours of entertainment to celebrate fundraising efforts across the UK.

The programme will feature celebrity appearances, special performances and exclusive sketches, alongside the return of the much-loved Children in Need Choir. Viewers can also expect surprises throughout the evening, with stars from across television and entertainment getting involved to support the charity.

Alongside the entertainment, the programme will share stories from children and young people across the UK, showing how BBC Children in Need funding helps local charities and community projects provide support to those who need it. The annual appeal encourages people across the country to get involved through fundraising and donations, helping the charity continue its work supporting children and young people.

As for the four Hollywood stars taking part in Rylan’s prank, they’ll be back on the big screen next month when Dune: Part Three, directed by Denis Villeneuve, arrives in UK cinemas on Friday 18 December 2026.

For CultureCues, this sounds hilarious! Rylan is always up for a laugh, but we can only imagine how funny it’ll be when the tables are turned and he’s the one being pranked. We’re looking forward to seeing his reaction, because we have a feeling he’ll be completely baffled by it all. We’re also looking forward to Children in Need, which is always one of our favourite nights on the BBC. We love getting involved every year and supporting such a good cause. See you tomorrow night, Pudsey!

BBC Children in Need 2026 airs live on Friday 13 November at 7pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The full Rylan prank will be shown during the programme.