From the expanded universe of Dune created by author Frank Herbert and set 10,000 years before the rise of Paul Atreides, Dune: Prophecy (formerly known as Dune: The Sisterhood) is inspired by the novel Sisterhood Of Dune, written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.
It follows two Harkonnen sisters as they battle forces that threaten the future of humanity and found the legendary sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.
“Sisterhood above all,” says Emily Watson's Valya Harkonnen in the teaser trailer, which you can watch below this news item.
The series, which went through several castings, writing processes and creative directions, with a pandemic and strikes, stars Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoër Anouka , Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning and Yerin Ha in the leading roles.
Alison Schapker is showrunner and executive producer. Diane Ademu-John co-developed the series and serves as executive producer. Anna Foerster produced and directed several episodes, including the first.
Jordan Goldberg, Mark Tobey, John Cameron, Matthew King, Scott Z. Burns and Jon Spaihts produce with author Brian Herbert and Byron Merritt and Kim Herbert serve as executive producers for the estate of Frank Herbert. Author Kevin J. Anderson is co-producer.
The series is co-produced by Max and Legendary Television. Legendary's blockbuster Dune: Part 2 premieres this month on HBO Max.
