What will we find out about Dune Prophecy, the spin-off TV sequence airing on Max? Greater than you may assume!
What Do We Know About Dune Prophecy? Greater than it’s possible you’ll assume. With the second a part of Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s traditional science fiction novel a vital and field workplace success, it will be a number of years earlier than we see the following function movie within the sequence, Dune Messiah. Luckily, manufacturing on the small-screen prequel /spin-off was concurrent with Dune: Half Two which implies earlier than the top of the yr we’re going to return to the fictional realms of Arrakis, Geidi Prime, and extra by way of Max.
Whereas not a lot in the best way of footage has made its manner on-line, there have been fairly a couple of reveals about Dune Prophecy, so let’s bounce in and talk about.
Denis Villeneuve shouldn’t be directing any episodes
The unique plan was for Villeneuve to helm the sequence along with his large display directorial duties. The sequence, initially introduced as Dune: The Sisterhood, went into manufacturing in November 22 with Chernobyl director Johan Renck behind the digicam. Why wouldn’t the visionary director of the function movies be making the sequence? All of it got here all the way down to timing. With Legendary initially buying the rights to the Herbert novels in 2016 and asserting Villeneuve as director in 2017, he was deep into the mission by the 2019 announcement of Dune: The Sisterhood. Whereas Jon Spaihts was showrunner for the sequence, he departed in 2019 to deal with Dune: Half Two, one thing Villeneuve additionally opted to make his main mission. That shifted the sequence to Dana Calvo as showrunner alongside govt producers together with novelist Kevin J. Anderson, co-writer of dozens of Dune prequels and sequels alongside Brian and Kim Herbert, the youngsters of Frank Herbert.
What’s it about?
Taking issues manner again, Dune Prophecy is about ten thousand years earlier than Paul Atreides joined the Fremen to steer an rebellion on Arrakis to take down Home Harkonen. Utilizing the deep mythology created by Frank Herbert and the expanded novels together with Sisterhood of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, the sequence facilities on sisters Valya and Tula Harkkonen, the founders of the mysterious all-female order referred to as the Bene Gesserit. For the layperson, these are the witch-like advisors seen within the movies performed by Rebecca Ferguson, Charlotte Rampling, and Florence Pugh. In Dune Prophecy, the siblings, performed by Emily Watson as Valya and Olivia Williams as Tula, fight forces that threaten the way forward for humankind. That results in the following query.
What’s the risk towards humankind?
That is one thing we have no idea for sure, however excuse me whereas I nerd out just a little right here. In Dune Half Two, Princess Irulan notes the time as being the yr 10191 and Prophecy is about ten thousand years earlier. Followers of the Dune novels know that the dearth of any computer systems on the planet of Dune is because of an occasion that occurred often called the Butlerian Jihad. This was a large battle all through the recognized universe between an A.I. consciousness that enslaved humanity and the individuals who fought again. When people defeated the machines, computer systems had been outlawed, leaving the world a special place, therefore the usage of advanced machines as an alternative of computer systems. The Butlerian Jihad occurred greater than 10000 years earlier than Dune which implies Prophecy will discover the homes of Atreides, Harkonnen, and Corrino in a really totally different place than we’ve got seen earlier than. Whereas I’d think about if the movies maintain earning profits for Warner Bros, we might even see a Butlerian Jihad sequence of its personal whereas Prophecy will deal with the early conflicts between the human households as they start their exploration of the galaxy.
Who’s starring within the sequence?
Prophecy has a stable forged, led by the aforementioned Watson and Williams. Shirley Henderson, initially set to play Tula Harkonnen, left the manufacturing early together with director Johan Renck. Indira Varma, who was going to play Empress Natalya, was changed by Jodhi Might. The forged additionally consists of the nice Mark Sturdy as Emperor Javicco Corrino with Josh Heuston as his illegitimate son, Constantine. Sarah Sofie Boussnina performs Princess Ynez a girl struggling together with her pressures as inheritor to the throne. There are some acquainted names with Vikings star Travis Fimmel taking part in a soldier named Desmond Hart whereas Chris Mason portrays Keiran Atreides, a swordsman with an sudden connection to the royal household. Shalom Brune Franklin will play Mikaela, a Fremen servant to the royal household. There are extra names positive to come back out as we get nearer to launch, however you’ll be able to already see the seeds planted just like how Home of the Dragon connects to Recreation of Thrones.
Who made the sequence?
Whereas Villeneuve and Spaihts departed to make Dune Half Two, Prophecy underwent some shifts behind the scenes. Dana Calvo was changed by Diane Ademu John as showrunner, who in flip was changed by Alison Schapker. Renck left early in 2023 and was changed as director by Anna Foerster, greatest recognized for helming the Netflix motion film Lou in addition to episodes of Outlander, Carnival Row, and Westworld. Sigur Ros frontman Jonsi was set as composer however was changed by Volker Bertelmann in October 2023. We additionally know that manufacturing saved going throughout the SAG AFTRA strike because of the forged and crew in Budapest being aligned with the UK based mostly union Fairness. Manufacturing started in late 2022 and wrapped December 2023. We additionally know that the sequence didn’t use StageCraft know-how revolutionized by Disney and Lucasfilm sequence The Mandalorian and Ahsoka, as an alternative choosing bodily manufacturing values and sensible units.
When will we see it?
Within the just lately launched teaser trailer, it was revealed that the six-episode sequence is due for a Fall 2024 on Max. The trailer included some tantalizing imagery, together with a cool combat/ sparring session utilizing the protect know-how we noticed Paul utilizing with Gurney (Josh Brolin) in Dune: Half One.
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