The Dune universe—already an enormous intergalactic affair—simply bought a little bit bigger. In June 2019, Warner Bros. revealed {that a} Dune sequence can be underway, initially referred to as Dune: The Sisterhood, which might concentrate on the Bene Gesserit sisters whose political machinations are clothed in mysticism. Now retitled Dune: Prophecy, the present is a prequel to the prevailing Dune movies directed by Denis Villeneuve.
Forward, every thing it’s good to learn about Dune: Prophecy.
When does Dune: Prophecy come out?
As of Could 2024, Warner Bros. Discovery has introduced the prequel sequence is about to launch on Max this fall. Nevertheless, an official premiere date has but to be revealed.
Who’s within the forged?
Per the Warner Bros. Discovery press website, the forged of Dune: Prophecy consists of Emily Watson (God’s Creatures, Chernobyl), Olivia Williams (The Crown), Travis Fimmel (Vikings), Jodhi Could (The Witcher), Mark Sturdy (1917), Sarah-Sofie Boussnina (Knightfall), Josh Heuston (Heartbreak Excessive), Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka (His Darkish Supplies), Faoileann Cunningham (The Northman), Edward Davis (Sanditon), Aoife Hinds (Regular Folks), Chris Mason (Broadchurch), Shalom Brune-Franklin (Child Reindeer), Charithra Chandran (Bridgerton), Emma Canning (Masters of the Air), and Yerin Ha (Halo).
Selection reported that Succession’s Jihae will even be becoming a member of the staff. She was forged as Reverend Mom Kasha, who’s listed as “the Emperor’s personal Truthsayer and confidant. Reverend Mom Kasha occupies a place of nice affect within the Imperium. However when a brand new problem leads her to query the Sisterhood’s intentions, she finds her function more and more tough to navigate.”
Additionally per Selection, Indian actress Tabu has a recurring function in Dune: Prophecy as Sister Francesca, “as soon as an important love of the Emperor” whose “return to the palace strains the stability of energy within the capital.”
Selection additionally revealed that Jessica Barden from The Finish of the F***ing World is the most recent addition to the roster. She accepted a recurring visitor function and can be enjoying a youthful model of Watson’s character, Valya Harkonnen. In keeping with the outlet, “Younger Valya Harkonnen desires of restoring her household’s noble standing. When a tragedy shatters her plans for the longer term, she finds herself on a brand new path that results in the Sisterhood.”
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What is going to Dune: Prophecy be about?
In keeping with the sequence’ authentic 2019 plans, Dune: Prophecy will middle across the Bene Gesserit, also referred to as the Sisterhood, an influential group of ladies from the Dune universe whose skills embrace thoughts studying and telepathy.
“The Bene Gesserit have at all times been fascinating to me,” Dune director Denis Villenueve stated on the time. “Focusing a sequence round that highly effective order of ladies appeared not solely related and galvanizing however a dynamic setting for the tv sequence.”
Impressed by the novel Sisterhood of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, the sequence can be set 10,000 years earlier than Paul Atreides, so don’t count on to see Timothée Chalamet exhibiting up. Per the official logline, the present “follows two Harkonnen sisters as they fight forces that threaten the way forward for humankind and set up the fabled sect that can develop into referred to as the Bene Gesserit.”
Selection reviews that the sequence may have six episodes.
Who’s the showrunner?
The sequence has undergone a number of artistic modifications on its highway to the premiere. In November 2022, sequence creator Diane Ademu-John stepped away from her function as co-showrunner, although she has remained as an government producer. And Selection reported in February 2023 that one of many present’s authentic main women, Shirley Henderson (Harry Potter), and its director, Johan Renck, had each left the undertaking.
A rep for Max instructed Deadline, “As Dune: The Sisterhood [working title] has entered a pre-scheduled hiatus, there are some artistic modifications being made to the manufacturing in an effort to create the perfect sequence doable and keep true to the supply materials. Johan Renck has accomplished his work on the sequence and a brand new director can be introduced on; by way of mutual settlement, Johan is shifting on to pursue different initiatives. Moreover, Shirley Henderson can be exiting the sequence and can not be enjoying Tula Harkonnen.”
Instead of Ademu-John, Alison Schapker joined as showrunner, author, and government producer, with Anna Foerster producing and directing a number of episodes (together with the sequence’ first).
Is there a trailer?
On Could 15, Max launched the official first teaser trailer for Dune: Prophecy.
“10,000 years earlier than the delivery of Paul Atreides, earlier than the universe knew them because the Bene Gesserit…” the streamer wrote within the caption.
