What we know about Dune: Prophecy

The Dune franchise is expanding, going beyond Denis Villeneuve's celebrated films and heading to the small screen with a new TV show.

Dune: Prophecy has been in the works since 2019, first being titled Dune: The Sisterhood before being renamed. It acts as a prequel to Frank Herbert's original novel, and Villeneuve's movies, and it is based on his son Brian and Kevin J. Anderson's novel Sisterhood of Dune.

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Exciting news has been revealed about the series, so with that in mind here is everything that you need to know about the show and what to expect.

When will Dune: Prophecy be released?

Since the show has been in production since 2019, fans of the franchise are no doubt curious when they will get the chance to watch the series. At the moment, Dune: Prophecy is set to be released in late 2024 on Max, meaning it is likely to be released on Sky and NOW in the UK.

An official release date will likely be confirmed in the coming months.

Is there a trailer for Dune: Prophecy?

Yes. The first teaser for Dune: Prophecy emerged from the sand and onto the internet in May 2024 and took us back 10,000 years before the birth of Paul Atreides.

Here, we meet an all-powerful sisterhood who are pulling the strings as the most powerful players in the Dune-verse. Watch it above.

Who stars in Dune: Prophecy?

The series will be led by Emily Watson and Olivia Williams, who will take on the roles of sisters Valya and Tula Harkonnen. They will be joined by Jodhi May, Mark Strong, and Aoife Hinds, who will play Empress Natalya, Emperor Javicco Corrino, and Sister Emeline.

The End of the F—ing World star Jessica Barden will join the show as a younger version of Watson's character Valya Harkonnen. She's described as "ambitious, stubborn and forceful" with dreams of returning her family status to a place of nobility via the Sisterhood.

South Korean actress Jihae, seen recently in Succession, will play Reverend Mother Kasha, a character that is said to have great influence over the Imperium. She's also the Emperor's closest confidant but her role is made difficult following the rise of the Sisterhood.

Meanwhile, Bollywood actor Tabu has been cast in the series as Sister Francesca. Her casting has been the received with much fanfare by Dune and film fans alike.

Dune: Prophecy's cast is rounded out by up-and-coming talents like Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Travis Fimmel, Jade Anouka, and Chris Mason.

What is Dune: Prophecy about?

Dune: Prophecy is set 10,000 years before the events of Herbert's original novel, but it is incredibly important to understanding how Paul Atreides comes to be, and how he is set up to become the leader of the Fremen as a result of the Lisan al Gaib prophecy.

The series follows sisters Valya and Tula, who work together to combat forces that threaten the future of humanity. As a result, the pair decide to establish a group who can work across centuries to mould the universe as they see fit: the Bene Gesserit.

Dune fans will know the Bene Gesserit well, the sect has a strong hold of the galaxy by the time of Paul's ascension, and his mother Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) is a member of their group.

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The Bene Gesserit are responsible for sowing the seed of the Lisan al Gaib prophecy in Arrakis amongst the Fremen, thus giving Paul the opening he needed to be seen as their fabled saviour.

Dune: Prophecy is coming soon.