Essential Insights
- Dune: Prophecy delves into the origins of the Bene Gesserit, taking place 10,000 years prior to the Dune films.
- The financial backing for Dune: Prophecy matches that of the movies, successfully reflecting Villeneuve’s cinematic style.
- A fresh trailer hints at an escalating conflict between major families, unveils pivotal characters, and announces its release on November 17, 2024.
Following the box office success of Dune: Part Two, fans are once again invited into Frank Herbert’s expansive sci-fi universe with Dune: Prophecy. This HBO series, set millennia before the narratives presented in Villeneuve’s motion pictures, promises an equally grand adventure, as showcased in its latest trailer.
Originally named Dune: The Sisterhood, Dune: Prophecy is crafted by Alison Schapker, a writer known for her work on Altered Carbon and Westworld, and draws inspiration from the Sisterhood of Dune prequel novel by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. The narrative focuses on Harkonnen sisters Valya (played by Emily Watson) and Tula (Olivia Williams), whose journey lays the groundwork for the enigmatic Bene Gesserit. Within the Dune films, Lady Jessica (portrayed by Rebecca Ferguson), Paul Atreides’ mother, represents this powerful sisterhood, which is deeply intertwined with numerous noble families. Dune: Prophecy aims to uncover the beginnings of this influential order and the roots of the Kwisatz Haderach legend.
HBO Unveils New Trailer for Dune: Prophecy
A newly released trailer for Dune: Prophecy debuted on YouTube after its unveiling at New York Comic-Con. The visuals hint at an impending war among the great houses, while Valya and Tula plot to secure their positions and safeguard the Imperium. The ruler, Emperor Javicco Corrino, played by Mark Strong, faces the challenge of sustaining order in an Imperium “surrounded by vipers.”A focal point in the trailer highlights his intention to maintain control over Arrakis, solidifying the iconic desert planet’s inclusion in this new saga. Additionally, fans can catch glimpses of the formidable sandworms that roam Arrakis.
Travis Fimmel portrays Desmond Hart, a soldier who cautions the Emperor about the Bene Gesserit’s manipulations, referring to their conflict as a war “hidden in plain sight.”It appears Desmond will serve as an adversary to the Harkonnen sisters as he marshals forces determined to eradicate the sisterhood. The trailer also teases several new characters portrayed by actors including Jodhi May, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Chris Mason, Josh Heuston, Tabu, and Shalom Brune-Franklin. Lastly, fans can mark their calendars for November 17, 2024, the confirmed release date for Dune: Prophecy, which is set to air just one week after The Penguin’s season finale.
Valya Harkonnen emphasizes the mission of the sisterhood: “We gather women from diverse worlds to elevate our species and shape the future.”
A significant highlight from the Dune: Prophecy trailer is its impressive production value, which appears to rival that of the films. Despite the series being set over 10,000 years before the events of the Dune movies, it is committed to preserving the aesthetic and atmosphere established by Villeneuve. The series boasts visual effects that align with those seen in Dune: Part One and Part Two, along with similar costumes and a consistent tone. Fans eager for the next installment in Villeneuve’s cinematic vision, namely Dune: Messiah, still have some wait time ahead, but Dune: Prophecy should keep their appetites satisfied in the meantime.
Dune: Prophecy is slated for its debut on Max on November 17, 2024.
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