The world of “Dune” is about to be expanded again with “Dune/Prophecy,” due out later this year: near the end of this year, it will be released on Max, one of the best streaming services Originally titled “Dune: The Sisterhood,” the film is based on the first novel in Herbert and Kevin J Anderson's “The Great School of Dune” prequel trilogy
Following Denis Villeneuve's successful adaptation of Herbert's iconic sci-fi saga, this latest film promises to explore the history of Arrakis, the noble house, and most importantly, The Sisterhood
So far, two “Dune” trailers have been released: the teaser trailer for “Prophecy” confirms most of the cast, but we can expect a full-length trailer in the coming months that really delves into what to expect from the show For now, we've gathered the latest information on casting, plot developments, and even rumors surrounding the episode guide We will continue to bring you exciting updates on this page as the release date approaches
Let's take a look at what you need to know about the long-awaited sequel to this legendary saga coming soon to Max
The first teaser trailer for “Dune: Prophecy” revealed release dates of September, October, and November of this year The latest trailer, however, confirms that the series will hit the small screen in November 2024 That means it won't be long until the long-awaited prequel series is released on the Max
In addition, the series will likely be released in weekly episodes, much like “The House of Dragons” Therefore, the final episode could air during December
IMDb has already listed the names of the first three episodes (there appear to be six in all) These names include “The Hidden Hand,” “Two Wolves,” and “Sisterhood Above All” It has not been confirmed if these are real titles
“Dune”: casting for “Dune: Prophecy” has changed significantly since Legendary Television ordered the spinoff in 2019 After some creative overhauls, the final cast list was finalized between November 2022 and June 2023 Allison Shapker was the showrunner and Anna Forster directed several episodes
Although a significant number of characters appear in this prequel series, only some of them make regular appearances However, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Rebecca Ferguson do not appear
“Dune: Set 10,000 years before Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) comes to power, the film follows two sisters of the Harkonnen family as they overcome an ordeal that threatens the future of humanity and paves the way for the creation of the Bene Gesserit cult
This prequel series is inspired by the novel “Sisters of Dune,” written by Brian Herbert, son of Frank Herbert, the author of “Dune,” with Kevin J Anderson The film delves deeply into the rich lore of the “Dune” universe, developing the foundation laid by the novel and exploring the origins of characters and organizations important to the saga
The latest trailer focuses on the early days of the Bene Gesserit, highlighting their internal power struggle and strategic maneuvering across the vast universe As the trailer mentions, “You wish to serve a great house, to shape the flow of power First you must exert power over yourself” [Dune: The Bene Gesserit is a secret society of women who have honed their extraordinary abilities through the mastery of both body and spirit The women manipulate the feudal politics and intrigues of the Imperium while skillfully advancing their own hidden agendas, leading them to the planet Arrakis
The official synopsis reads: “Ten thousand years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, DUNE: PROPHECY follows two Halkonen sisters as they battle forces threatening the future of humanity and establish a legendary sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit
Max released the first official teaser trailer in May announcing that this prequel series would be streaming this fall It was only 1 minute and 30 seconds long, but it did a decent job of showing off the characters
Don't get me wrong, this teaser is nothing short of thrilling The warm colors and classic ambient music immediately identify it as the world of Dune Cult shots of spaceships, costumes, and the Sisterhood throw us into this world while easily telling us what is about to happen
Then in July, another teaser trailer was released, along with a release date of November 2024 In the latest sneak peek, Valya, played by Emily Watson, talks about how to control the “flow of power” Another member of the Bene Gesserit warns the group, saying, “The more influence our sisterhood has, the more enemies we have”
We also see how the sisterhood is increasing its influence over the “levers of power,” but Valya admits that their control is still weak She says to her sister Tura: “I am trying to protect the Imperium Sacrifices must be made”
I can't wait for this prequel series Stream both “Dune” movies on Max or check out our top 5 movies like “Dune”
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