‘Dune: Prophecy’ Trailer: The Bene Gesserit Are Created in Prequel Series Set 10,000 Years Before ‘Dune,’ November Release Set
HBO has released the latest trailer for “Dune: Prophecy,” a new television series set 10,000 years before the events of “Dune.” The six-episode season debuts on HBO in November.
The cast includes Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Camilla Beeput, Sarah Lam, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Jade Anouka, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina and Chris Mason.
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“Dune: Prophecy,” previously titled “Dune: The Sisterhood,” is based on the book “Sisterhood of Dune” by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. According to an official logline, the show “follows the Harkonnen Sisters (Watson, Williams) as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect known as the Bene Gesserit.” The trailer shows the early days of the Bene Gesserit and plenty of plotting and scheming for power in space.
Creator and executive producer Diane Ademu-John was set to serve as co-showrunner until it was announced she was stepping down in 2022. Alison Schapker then stepped up as the sole showrunner as well as executive producer. Johan Renck will direct the first episode and executive produce. Denis Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts, Scott Z. Burns, Matthew King, John Cameron and Cait Collins executive produce with Brian Herbert, Byron Merritt and Kim Herbert for the Frank Herbert estate. Anderson is co-producer, and the series is produced in collaboration with Max and Legendary TV.
Villeneuve’s first “Dune” movie released on Max and in theaters in 2021. Even with the simultaneous release on streaming, the film went on to gross just under $400 million worldwide. The latest installment in the series “Dune: Part Two,” released March 1, has grossed more than $700 million at the worldwide box office. It was the highest-grossing film of the year, until it was surpassed by “Inside Out 2.”
Watch the trailer below.
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