Dune: Prophecy – Release date, plot, cast, & more about Dune Prequel Series

The captivating saga of Dune mesmerized audiences with Dune: Part One and Dune: Part Two. Now, fans of the franchise are in for a treat as they can dig deeper into the rich backstory of this epic world through the highly anticipated television prequel, Dune: Prophecy. 

This article contains all the information we know so far about Dune: Prophecy, including its release date, platform, plot, cast, and more. So keep reading and revisiting, as we will be updating it regularly. 

Release Date & Where to Watch

The prequel series will be released on HBO and Max in the US in November 2024. It will debut in the UK on Sky Atlantic and NOW, on Crave in Canada, and on Binge and Foxtel Now in Australia. So, don't forget to dune in.

Plot

Originally titled Dune: Sisterhood, Dune: Prophecy delves into the captivating tale of two Harkonnen sisters, Valya and Tula Harkkonen, set a staggering 10,000 years before Paul Atreides' rise to authority. United in their mission, they bravely confront formidable forces that pose a grave danger to mankind's existence. Further plot details are under wraps for now.

Cast

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• 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
• Chris Mason as Keiran Atreides
• Josh Heuston as Constantine Corrino
• Edward Davis as Harrow Harkonnen
• Tabu as Sister Francesca
• Jihae as Reverend Mother Kasha Jinjo

Official Teasers

Warner Bros. and Max have released two teasers for Dune. The first teaser, released on May 15, gave us a basic glimpse into the show, the cast, and the overall aesthetics, which are not too different from those of the movies. In the closing scenes of the teaser, we can hear Valya Harkonnen, played by Emily Watson, say, "Sisterhood above all."

On July 18, we got a second teaser, and it finally looked more like an official trailer. We see one of the sorcerers say, "The more influence our sisterhood gains, the more enemies we make," before the teaser ends with Watson's chilling words, "Sacrifices must be made."

Episode Guide

The first season will consist of six episodes, and we have the names of the first three so far.

• Season 1 Episode 1: The Hidden Hand
• Season 1 Episode 2: Two Wolves
• Season 1 Episode 3: Sisterhood Above All

What is Dune: Prophecy Based on?

The novel Sisterhood of Dune, written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, is the basis for the prequel. Released in 2012, it serves as the initial installment of the novel's Great Schools of Dune prequel trilogy.

Behind the Scenes

There were a lot of changes and replacements in the team working behind the scenes of the show, mainly due to creative differences and the writers' and actors' strikes. Alison Schapker (known for Lost, Alias, and Fringe) acts as the only showrunner as well as an executive producer of the show. Diane Ademu-John (The Haunting of Bly Manor) co-developed the show and is an executive producer but has since left. Similarly, Johan Renck (Chernobyl) has also left and was replaced by Anna Foerster (Outlander) as the director of at least three episodes. Author Kevin J. Anderson is also a co-producer.