The TV collection Dune: Prophecy, a prequel to the movies, will likely be promoted with a panel and a fan expertise at New York Comedian Con
As soon as often called Dune: The Sisterhood, the TV collection Dune: Prophecy, which serves as a prequel to the Dune characteristic movies directed by Denis Villeneuve, began filming in November of 2022, then underwent fairly a shake-up in 2023 when the director of the primary two episodes, Johan Renck (who govt produced and directed all 5 episodes of the HBO restricted collection Chernobyl) determined to depart the undertaking over artistic points, then Shirley Henderson (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Hearth) – who had been solid as one of many present’s lead characters – adopted him out the door. All the things has been labored out since then, with Dune: Prophecy on observe for a November premiere on each HBO and the Max streaming service… and now we’ve realized that the promotions will start at New York Comedian Con, the place attendees will get to expertise each a panel and a fan expertise.
Right here’s the data:
Thursday, October 17-Sunday, October 20 – “Dune: Prophecy Experience” at NYCC: Max, in partnership with Droga5, will unveil The Dune: Prophecy Expertise within the 4th flooring Pavilion of the Javits Heart. This fantastically rendered activation will transport contributors to the mysterious world of Wallach IX, the place The Voice will command them to endure a collection of trials reflecting the Sisterhood’s rigorous coaching strategies. Those that heed the instructions of the Sisterhood and efficiently full the challenges will likely be rewarded with unique NYCC swag.
Thursday, October 17 (3:00-4:00pm ET) – NYCC Forged and Creatives Panel on the Empire Stage: Showrunner and govt producer Alison Schapker, govt producer Jordan Goldberg, and solid members Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea and Jessica Barden will reveal the official trailer and tease what followers can anticipate from the brand new collection. Instantly following its in-room debut, the trailer will likely be launched globally to the general public.
Just a few weeks after New York Comedian Con, there can even be screening occasions at Alamo Drafthouse theatres nationwide. Thursday, November 7 – Nationwide Alamo Drafthouse Fan Screenings: In partnership with Alamo Drafthouse, Max will host a nationwide pre-premiere fan screening program that includes themed menu objects, pre-screening trivia, and different distinctive components.
Dune: Prophecy will likely be informed by way of the eyes of a mysterious order of ladies often called the Bene Gesserit. Given extraordinary talents by their mastery of the physique and the thoughts, the Bene Gesserit expertly weave by way of the feudal politics and intrigue of The Imperium, pursuing plans of their very own that can in the end cause them to the enigmatic planet Arrakis, identified to its inhabitants as Dune.
The six-episode collection is about 10,000 years previous to the occasions of Dune and follows the Harkonnen Sisters as they fight forces that threaten the way forward for humankind, and set up the fabled sect often called the Bene Gesserit.
The lack of the director and lead solid member had been simply a part of a collection of speedbumps Dune: Prophecy hit because it was introduced. First, the present misplaced showrunner Jon Spaihts (co-writer of the primary Dune movie) – and when he stepped away from the present it was stated that he could be specializing in engaged on the screenplay for Dune: Half 2 with Villeneuve as an alternative. The Hollywood Reporter’s sources additionally knowledgeable them that Spaihts had turned in a single script and a revised define for Dune: Prophecy, and the producers at Legendary weren’t joyful along with his work. So the choice was made that he was higher off sticking with the options. Spaihts was changed by Diane Ademu-John and Alison Schapker… after which Ademu-John stepped down as effectively, leaving Schapker as the only real showrunner. Villeneuve had been planning to direct the primary two episodes of the collection, however needed to cross the helm over to Renck as a result of the taking pictures schedule overlapped along with his Dune: Half Two schedule. Anna Foerster (Lou) signed on to direct a number of episodes when Renck dropped out. Olivia Williams (The Crown) took over the position Henderson vacated.
The solid contains Emily Watson (Punch Drunk Love), Shalom Brune-Franklin (The Vacationer), Sarah-Sofie Boussnina (The Colony), Faoileann Cunningham (The Northman), Aoife Hinds (Regular Folks), Chloe Lea (Basis), Mark Robust (1917), Jade Anouka (His Darkish Supplies), Chris Mason (Broadchurch), and Travis Fimmel (Raised by Wolves). Indira Varma (Obi-Wan) was on board to play a personality known as Empress Natalya, described as “a formidable royal who united thousands of worlds in her marriage to Emperor Corrino”. When Renck and Henderson left and the present went on hiatus, Varma bumped into scheduling points. Empress Natalya is now performed by Jodhi Might (The Witcher).
Watson and Williams play Valya Harkonnen and Tula Harkonnen. “Together, these women have risen to power in the Sisterhood, a secret organization of women who will ascend to become the Bene Gesserit.” Selection simply introduced that Jessica Barden of The Finish of the F—ing World is within the solid as effectively, enjoying a youthful model of the Valya Harkonnen character.
Brune-Franklin is enjoying Mikaela, “a strong-willed Fremen woman who serves the royal family while longing for a home planet she’s never known.” Boussnina’s character is Princess Ynez, “an independent young princess dealing with the pressures of her responsibility as heir to the Golden Lion Throne.” Cunningham takes on the position of Sister Jen, “a fierce, unpredictable acolyte in training at the Sisterhood School who rarely reveals her emotional core.” Hinds is Sister Emeline, “a zealous acolyte descended from a long line of martyrs, who carries fervent religion to her training at the Sisterhood.” Lea portrays Lila, “the youngest acolyte at the Sisterhood School with a deep empathy beyond her years.” Fimmel’s character is Desmond Hart, “a charismatic soldier with an enigmatic past who seeks to gain the Emperor’s trust at the expense of the Sisterhood.” Robust performs Emperor Javicco Corrino, “a man from a great line of war-time Emperors, who is called upon to govern the Imperium and manage a fragile peace.” Anouka’s character is Sister Theodosia, “a talented and ambitious acolyte at the Sisterhood who harbors a dangerous secret about her past.” And Mason performs Keiran Atreides, “a Swordmaster to a Great House whose ambition to live up to his family name is disrupted when he forms an unexpected connection to a member of the royal family.”
Alison Schapker serves as showrunner and govt producer on Dune: Prophecy. Diane Ademu-John co-developed the collection and serves as govt producer. Anna Foerster govt produced and directed a number of episodes together with the primary. Jordan Goldberg, Mark Tobey, John Cameron, Matthew King, Scott Z. Burns, and Jon Spaihts govt produce with New York Occasions bestselling writer Brian Herbert, together with Byron Merritt and Kim Herbert as govt producers for the Frank Herbert property. New York Occasions bestselling writer Kevin J. Anderson serves as co-producer. The collection is co-produced by Max and Legendary Tv with Legendary additionally producing the movie franchise that has launched two installments to crucial acclaim, the primary of which garnered six Academy Awards.
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