Dune: Prophecy Preview: A Glimpse into the Ancient Origins of the Bene Gesserit
Dune's Latest Trailer Reveals the Emergence of the Bene Gesserit in the Shadows of Prophecy
Get ready for an epic adventure with HBO's upcoming series, Dune: Prophecy. This show delves into the mysterious beginnings of the Bene Gesserit, roughly 10,000 years prior to the events depicted in the original Dune novels. Check out the latest trailer:
As per the official announcements, Dune: Prophecy will focus on the lives of two Harkonnen sisters as they battle forces that hold the fate of humanity in their hands. Their actions will eventually give rise to the elite Bene Gesserit sect.
Leading the cast is Emily Watson as Valya Harkonnen, Olivia Williams as Tula Harkonnen, Jodhi May as Empress Natalya, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina as Princess Ynez, Shalom Brune-Franklin as Mikaela, Faoileann Cunningham as Sister Jen, Aoife Hinds as Sister Emeline, Chloe Lea as Lila, Travis Fimmel as Desmond Hart, Mark Strong as Emperor Javicco Corrino, Jade Anouka as Sister Theodosia, and Chris Mason as Keiran Atreides.
The press release also mentions that Alison Schapker takes on the triple role of series showrunner, head writer, and executive producer, alongside Diane Ademu-John who co-developed the series and serves as executive producer. Other noteworthy individuals include Anna Foerster as executive producer and director of multiple episodes, including the first, and Jordan Goldberg, Mark Tobey, John Cameron, Matthew King, Scott Z. Burns, Jon Spaihts, Brian Herbert, Byron Merritt, Kim Herbert, and Kevin J. Anderson as executive producers, among others. That's quite an impressive lineup of 12 executive producers!
Though an official release date hasn't been set yet, Dune: Prophecy is expected to premiere on HBO and Max this November. Will you be tuning in? Will this TV show about a sisterhood of child-marrying, sex-obsessed eugenicists find its place alongside HBO's other award-winning shows centered around themes of incest, cults, and incestuous cults? I jest, of course—just a little tongue-in-cheek humor!
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- The upcoming HBO series, Dune: Prophecy, promises an adventure set 10,000 years before the original Dune novels, depicting the ancient origins of the Bene Gesserit.
- Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Jodhi May, Sarah-Sophie Boussnina, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Faoileann Cunningham, Aoife Hinds, Chloe Lea, Travis Fimmel, Mark Strong, Jade Anouka, and Chris Mason are some of the star-studded cast members in Dune: Prophecy.
- Alison Schapker serves as series showrunner, head writer, and executive producer for Dune: Prophecy, with Diane Ademu-John co-developing the series and serving as executive producer.
- Although the exact release date for Dune: Prophecy has yet to be announced, it is expected to premiere on HBO and Max this November, potentially finding a place alongside HBO's award-winning shows centered around themes like incest, cults, and incestuous cults—though with a tongue-in-cheek humor, such comparisons might be exaggerated.
