Prequel series explains Bene Gesserit origins
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 will debut 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.
“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 battle forces that threaten the future of humanity, and establish the legendary sect known as the Bene Gesserit.” The trailer shows the early days of the Bene Gesserit and many schemes and schemes for power in space.
Creator and executive producer Diane Ademu-John would serve as co-showrunner until it was announced she would be stepping down in 2022. Alison Schapker then acted as sole showrunner and executive producer. Johan Renck will direct and executive produce the first episode. Denis Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts, Scott Z. Burns, Matthew King, John Cameron and Cait Collins are producing for the Frank Herbert estate along with Brian Herbert, Byron Merritt and Kim Herbert. Anderson is co-producer and the series is produced in association with Max and Legendary TV.
Villeneuve’s first ‘Dune’ film was released on Max and in theaters in 2021. Even with its simultaneous release on streaming, the film grossed just under $400 million worldwide. The latest installment in the series “Dune: Part Two,” released on March 1, has grossed over $700 million worldwide. It was the highest-grossing film of the year until it was surpassed by ‘Inside Out 2’.
Watch the trailer below.
