Dune: Prophecy Unveils First Look, Tabu Joins Sci-Fi Epic as Bene Gesserit Founder
Max's upcoming Dune prequel series sets the stage for the rise of the Sisterhood
The first trailer for Max's next Dune TV series, Dune: Prophecy, has been released. Tabu, a Bollywood actress, plays a major role in the show.
The six-episode series, which will debut this fall, is based on Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson's novel Sisterhood of Dune.
Dune: Prophecy, which takes place 10,000 years before Paul Atreides became powerful, follows two Harkonnen sisters as they fight for humanity's survival and found the fabled Bene Gesserit order.
10,000 years before the birth of Paul Atreides, before the universe knew them as the Bene Gesserit...
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Renowned for her work on Fringe, showrunner and executive producer Alison Schapker oversees Dune: Prophecy. The show's ensemble cast consists of Mark Strong, Jodhi May, Travis Fimmel, Olivia Williams, and Emily Watson.
Diane Ademu-John, who is an executive producer and co-developer of the series, has further credits in the production. In addition to serving as executive producer, Outlander star Anna Foerster has directed multiple episodes of the program.
Jordan Goldberg, Mark Tobey, John Cameron, Matthew King, Scott Z. Burns, Jon Spaihts, and writer Brian Herbert make up the executive production team. Kim Herbert and Byron Merritt, however, speak for the estate of Frank Herbert. Co-producer Kevin J. Anderson is also a co-author of the original novel.
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