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Here’s everything we know about Dune: Prophecy on Max

From the cast to the inspiration, here’s everything we know about the upcoming prequel on Max.

Guides by Avery Kaplan, Contributing writer

Published on Fri Sep 20 2024

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In the upcoming prequel spinoff series Dune: Prophecy, viewers will be transported back to the very beginning of the franchise’s history. Set 10,000 years before the events of Denis Villeneuve’s 2021 Dune, the show’s narrative recounts the origins of the Bene Gesserit. This fabled sect is known for undergoing intense mental and physical training so as to acquire superhuman abilities.

Do you have questions about the upcoming spinoff? We have answers. Here’s everything we know about Dune: Prophecy.

Who is in the Dune: Prophecy cast?

Here are the actors you can expect to see in Dune: Prophecy when the series arrives in autumn 2024:

Emily Watson as Valya Harkonnen
Olivia Williams as Tula Harkonnen
Jodhi May as Empress Natalya
Sarah-Sofie Boussnina as Princess Ynez
Shalom Brune-Franklin as Mikaela
Faoileann Cunningham as Sister Jen
Aoife Hinds as Sister Emeline
Chloe Lea as Lila
Travis Fimmel as Desmond Hart
Mark Strong as Emperor Javicco Corrino
Jade Anouka as Sister Theodosia
Chris Mason as Keiran Atreides
Josh Heuston as Constantine Corrino
Edward Davis as Harrow Harkonnen
Tabu as Sister Francesca
Jihae as Reverend Mother Kasha Jinjo
What book is Dune: Prophecy based on?

Dune: Prophecy, originally called “Dune: Sisterhood,” is based on two books. The first is the original 1965 novel Dune by Frank Herbert. And the second is 2012’s Sisterhood of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.

Where is the Dune: Prophecy release date, and where is it streaming?

The first episode of Dune: Prophecy, “The Hidden Hand,” is scheduled to debut for streaming on Max on Friday, November 15, 2024.

Is there a Dune: Prophecy trailer?

So far there are two official teasers for Dune: Prophecy. And here they are:

Where can I learn more about Dune: Prophecy?

If you want to learn more about Dune: Prophecy, a good place to start will be New York Comic Con 2024. NYCC ’24 will feature both an activation and a panel in support of the show.

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Avery Kaplan: Avery lives and writes in Southern California. She is the co-author of Double Challenge: Being LGBTQ and a Minority with her spouse, Rebecca Oliver Kaplan. Avery is Features Editor at Comics Beat, and you can also find her writing on StarTrek.com, The Gutter Review, Geek Girl Authority, and in the margins of the books in her personal library.