After causing a sensation on the big screen, the universe of Dune the little one invests. The American streaming platform Max reveals this Thursday, May 16, the first images of Dune: Prophecya spin-off series whose plot takes place 10,000 years before the films.
The program will tell the origins of the Bene Gesserit order, a sisterhood of women that remains in the shadows and uses their powers for political purposes. Actresses Charlotte Rampling and Rebecca Ferguson play members of this order in Denis Villeneuve’s films. The series will be played by Emily Watson and Olivia Williams.
The release date of Dune: Prophecy still not known. Max simply announces a broadcast in the fall. According to The Guardian, the series will be inspired by The community of sistersnovel published in 2012 and co-written by Brian Herbert, the eldest son of Frank Herbert, author of the books. Dune which served as the basis for the film adaptation.
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Denis Villeneuve, author of the two feature films, was considered to direct the program before withdrawing. His two-piece, worn by Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya and released in 2021 and 2024, has grossed $395 million and $709 million in worldwide revenue, respectively. A third film was officially announced in April.
Until now not available in France, the Max platform is preparing to conquer France. Released in 2020 across the Atlantic, it will arrive here on June 11.
Source: BFM TV
