Everything We Know About DUNE: PROPHECY

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As a die-hard fan of the Dune universe, I am beyond excited about the upcoming series, Dune: Prophecy! The prospect of delving deeper into this rich, intricate world is simply tantalizing.

Apart from the second movie in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune franchise, another addition set in the world of Dune is approaching. Warner Media, in collaboration with Legendary Television, is developing a TV series called “Dune: Prophecy.” This series will be a prequel to the films and delve into the lives of the Harkonnen Sisters, who are instrumental in forming the enigmatic order of the Bene Gesserit. Interestingly, Villeneuve himself will be an executive producer for this project.

Here’s everything we know about Dune: Prophecy so far.

Title

As a passionate fan, I was initially thrilled about the title for the Dune series being Dune: Prophecy. But, as per IGN’s report, it seems that the series has undergone a change and is now known as Dune: Prophecy – an exciting shift that keeps me on the edge of my seat!

Dune: Prophecy‘s Plot

Details regarding the plot of “Dune: Prophecy” remain unclear, but it’s been confirmed that it will function as a prequel to the events depicted in both “Dune: Part One” and “Dune: Part Two.” A logline for the series offers additional insights into what we might anticipate.

10,000 years prior to Paul Atreides’ rise, the story ‘DUNE: PROPHECY‘ unfolds, focusing on two Harkonnen sisters who struggle against forces that jeopardize humanity’s future and found the mysterious order known as the Bene Gesserit. This tale reveals the Sisterhood’s origins during one of the most tumultuous and crucial periods in the history of the Dune universe.

Behind the Scenes

In the effort to strengthen the link between the Dune series and movies, Denis Villeneuve has taken on the role of an executive producer for the upcoming show, titled Dune: Prophecy. Simultaneously, Alison Schapker assumes the position of both showrunner and executive producer for the series. Previously, Schapker worked as an executive producer on the popular series Westworld, and also contributed to Netflix’s Altered Carbon and other shows like Fringe, Lost, and Almost Human. Furthermore, Warner Media announced that “Diane Ademu-John serves as the creator, writer, and executive producer.

According to a release:

The award-nominated writer Jon Spaihts, Scott Z. Burns, Mark Friedman, and Matthew King are set to executive produce a series, with Brian Herbert, Byron Merritt, and Kim Herbert representing the Frank Herbert estate, and Kevin J. Anderson co-producing. This production is jointly brought to you by HBO Max and Legendary Television, with Legendary also producing the film series that was well-received upon its initial release in October 2021, earning six Academy Awards, including nominations for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Dune: Prophecy‘s Cast

So far, we’ve seen quite a few exciting casting announcements for Dune: Prophecy.

Emily Watson is set to star in the main role for the show, portraying Valya Harkonnen. Initially, Shirley Henderson had been planned to act as Tula Harkonnen, but she’s no longer part of the series. Other actors involved include:

  • Indira Varma as Empress Natalya, a formidable royal who united thousands of worlds in her marriage to Emperor Corrino
  • Sarah-Sofie Boussnina as Princess Ynez, an independent young princess dealing with the pressures of her responsibility as heir to the Golden Lion Throne
  • Shalom Brune-Franklin as Mikaela, a strong-willed Fremen woman who serves the royal family while longing for a home planet she’s never known
  • Faoileann Cunningham as Sister Jen, a fierce, unpredictable acolyte in training at the Sisterhood School who rarely reveals her emotional core
  • Aoife Hinds as Sister Emeline, a zealous acolyte descended from a long line of martyrs, who carries fervent religion to her training at the Sisterhood
  • Chloe Lea as Lila, the youngest acolyte at the Sisterhood School with a deep empathy beyond her years
  • Travis Fimmel as Desmond Hart, a charismatic soldier with an enigmatic past, who seeks to gain the Emperor’s trust at the expense of the Sisterhood
  • Mark Strong as Javicco Corrino, a man from a great line of war-time Emperors, who is called upon to govern the Imperium and manage a fragile peace
  • Jade Anouka as Sister Theodosia, a talented and ambitious acolyte at the Sisterhood who harbors a dangerous secret about her past
  • Chris Mason as Keiran Atreides, a Swordmaster to a Great House whose ambition to live up to his family name is disrupted when he forms an unexpected connection to a member of the royal family
  • Josh Heuston as Constantine, the illegitimate son of the Emperor (Strong). His character is described as being ‘torn between seeking his father’s approval and his own happiness
  • Edward Davis as Harrow Harkonnen, a rising politician from a once-great family, who harbors a strong desire to elevate his House to its former glory

Dune: Prophecy‘s Release Date

Dune: Prophecy does not yet have a release date, but it will arrive in November.

Editor’s Note: TopMob is a subsidiary of Legendary Digital Networks.

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2024-09-23 22:32