Dune: Prophecy is a television series spin-off of the feature film Dune. The series focuses on the Bene Gesserit.
Dune: Prophecy premiered HBO and Max on November 17, 2024.[1]
Plot
The series is set 10,000 years before the events of Dune, and is based on the novel Sisterhood of Dune. The show "follows the Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect known as the Bene Gesserit."[2]
Seasons
| Season | Episodes | Premiere episode | Premiere date | Finale episode | Finale date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | The Hidden Hand | Nov 17, 2024 | The High-Handed Enemy | Dec 22, 2024 |
| Season 2 | tbd | tbd | tbd | tbd | tbd |
Cast
- Emily Watson as Mother Superior Valya Harkonnen
- Olivia Williams as Reverend Mother Tula Harkonnen
- Travis Fimmel as Desmond Hart
- Jodhi May as Empress Natalya Arat Corrino
- Sarah-Sofie Boussnina as Princess Ynez Corrino
- Chloe Lea as Lila
- Chris Mason as Keiran Atreides
- Shalom Brune-Franklin as Mikaela
- Mark Strong as Padishah Emperor Javicco Corrino
- Jade Anouka as Sister Theodosia
- Edward Davis as Baron Harrow Harkonnen
- Josh Heuston as Constantine Corrino
- Faoileann Cunningham as Sister Jen
- Aoife Hinds as Sister Emeline
- Mark Addy as Evgeny Harkonnen
- Polly Walker as Sonya Harkonnen
- Earl Cave as Griffin Harkonnen
- Milo Callaghan as Orry Atreides
- Jessica Barden as Young Valya Harkonnen
- Jihae as Reverend Mother Kasha Jinjo
- Camilla Beeput as Reverend Mother Dorotea
- Cathy Tyson as Mother Superior Raquella Berto-Anirul
- Barbara Marten as Sister Avila
- Brendan Cowell as Duke Ferdinand Richese
- Emma Canning as Young Tula Harkonnen
- Charithra Chandran as Young Francesca
- Yerin Ha as Young Kasha Jinjo
- Hannah Khalique-Brown as Sister Farouz
- Flora Montgomery as Truthsayer Vera
- Charlie Hodson-Prior as Pruwet Richese
- Laura Howard as Duchess Orla Richese
- Tessa Bonham Jones as Lady Shannon Richese
- Sarah Oliver-Watts as Young Avila
- Callum Coates as Lord Hagal
- Eva Alpysbay as Lady Hagal
- Parker Sawyers as Baron Tojan Gbangbala
- Sam Spruell as Horace
- Karima McAdams as Sister Nazir
- David Bark-Jones as Vergyl Harkonnen
- Archie Barnes as Albert
- Benedick Blythe as Uncle Shander
- Tanya Moodie as Voice of Anirul
- Steve Oram as Duri
Production
Development
The series was picked up in June 2019.[3] Initially, writer Jon Spaihts was showrunner, but he later stepped down to focus on Dune: Part Two. The Hollywood Reporter reported that Legendary Television was "not happy" with Spaihts's early work as showrunner and opted to remove him.[4] Diane Ademu-John had been hired as the new showrunner by July 2021.[5] As production of Dune: Part Two progressed, Denis Villeneuve was no longer able to direct, and Johan Renck replaced him as director for the first two episodes in April 2022.[6] Shortly after the start of production on the series began, it was announced that Diane Ademu-John stepped down as co-showrunner but staying on creatively as executive producer, thus leaving Alison Schapker as sole showrunner.[7] Music composer Jónsi was hired to do the show's score. In November 2023, the series was retitled Dune: Prophecy.
Filming
The series began filming on November 22, 2022, with Johan Renck confirming this on his Instagram.[8] In February 2023, it was announced that production had been put on hiatus as Renck exited the project; Henderson also exited her role.[9] In June, Olivia Williams was cast to replace Henderson, with Jodhi May cast to replace Varma, who exited the series due to scheduling conflicts. Anna Foerster was set to direct multiple episodes of the series, including the pilot.[10] In July 2023, Deadline reported that production is set to resume in Budapest.[11]
Release
On October 30, Dune: Prophecy had a theatrical premiere in New York City. On November 17, 2024, the series premiered on HBO and Max.[1]
Gallery
Images
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Videos
External links
Dune: Prophecy on the Internet Movie Database
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Deadline. ‘Dune: Prophecy’ Gets Max Premiere Date, Unveils Official Trailer At NYCC by Anthony D'Alessandro, Sean Piccoli. 17 Oct 2024.
- ↑ Variety: 'Dune' Prequel Series at HBO Max Adds Mark Strong, Jade Anouka, Chris Mason by Joe Otterson. Dec 1, 2022.
- ↑ Hollywood Reporter: 'Dune: The Sisterhood' TV Series a Go at WarnerMedia by Lesley Goldberg. Jun 10, 2019.
- ↑ Hollywood Reporter: 'Dune: The Sisterhood' Showrunner to Exit HBO Max Series (Exclusive) by Lesley Goldberg. Nov 5, 2019.
- ↑ Variety: 'Dune' HBO Max Series Enlists Diane Ademu-John as New Showrunner (Exclusive) by Joe Otterson. Jul 22, 2021.
- ↑ Variety: 'Dune' Prequel Series at HBO Max Taps 'Chernobyl' Director Johan Renck to Helm First Two Episodes by Joe Otterson. Apr 27, 2022.
- ↑ Deadline Hollywood: 'Dune: The Sisterhood' Creator Diane Ademu-John Steps Down As Co-Showrunner Of HBO Max Series by Nellie Andreeva. Nov 23, 2022.
- ↑ Collider: 'Dune' Prequel Series 'The Sisterhood' Begins Filming by Christopher McPherson. Nov 22, 2022.
- ↑ Deadline Hollywood: 'Dune: The Sisterhood': Director Johan Renck & Star Shirley Henderson Exit HBO Max Series Amid Creative Overhaul & Production Hiatus by Rosy Cordero, Nellie Andreeva. Feb 28, 2023.
- ↑ Deadline Hollywood: 'Dune: The Sisterhood': Olivia Williams & Jodhi May Join Max Series In Recastings As Anna Foerster Boards As New Director by Rosy Cordero. Jun 30, 2023.
- ↑ Deadline Hollywood: 'Dune: The Sisterhood': Soon To Resume Production In Hungary Following Winter Hiatus, Will Continue Throughout Strikes by Matt Grobar. Jul 13, 2023.