Fans of HBO/Max’s captivating Dune prequel spinoff, Dune: Prophecy, are in for a treat after it became one of the year’s biggest hits with 15 million streaming views. got an early holiday gift with the news that it has ordered a second season. With its debut episode starting on November 17th.
Dune: Prophecy, starring Emily Watson (Varia Harkonnen) and Olivia Williams (Tula Harkonnen), is set 10,000 years before the birth of Paul Atreides and follows the tragic story of two brothers. It concerns the formation of the mystical Bene Gesserit sisterhood, told through events. The Harkonnen royal family’s honor has been tarnished. Their cult-like organization seeks to influence the course of the Empire and its royal family through genetic manipulation and sophisticated control.
News of the renewal was announced during a virtual final press conference attended by Space.com on December 19th, along with showrunner Alison Schapker and stars Emily Watson and Olivia Williams.
“I’m thrilled to announce that HBO will be joining me for Season 2,” Schapker said at a Thursday press conference. “We are so excited and grateful for their support and our partners at Legendary, and most of all, to be able to continue working with these amazing people, both in front of and behind the camera, to continue telling this story.” We really care about this part of the Dune universe, and we look forward to continuing to build on it. This is very exciting news for us. ”
This six-episode miniseries serves as a backstory for the two recent Dune films directed by Denis Villeneuve. “Prophecy” is created by Diane Adem-John (“The Haunting of Bly”) and Alison Shapker (“Fringe,” “Altered Carbon”), who will serve as co-showrunners with executive producer Jordan Goldberg. It is an adaptation of the original story by Brian Herbert. and Kevin J. Anderson’s 2012 novel Sisterhood of Dune.
The international cast of Dune: Prophecy, co-produced by Legendary Television and Warner Media, includes Mark Strong (Emperor Javico Corino), Travis Fimmel (Desmond Hart) and Jodi May (Empress Natalia). , Sarah-Sophie Bussunina (Princess Ines), Josh Huston (Constantine), Mark Addy (Evge) Edward Davis (Hello Harkonnen), Chloe Lee (Lyra), Jade Anuka (Sister Theodosia), Faoilianne Cunningham (Sister Jenn), Aoife Hinds (Sister Emmeline), Chris Mason (Keiran Atreides), Jessica Barden (Young Valia), Emma Canning (Young Tula).
Dune: Prophecy will air its season finale on December 22nd on HBO and stream on Max.
