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For anyone familiar with the intense drama and chaos of Dune: Prophecy, it comes as no surprise that we’re heading back to this universe from 10,000 years before Denis Villeneuve’s Dune movies. HBO has announced that the prequel series will return for a second season following the massive success of its first season.
From our first glimpse of House Corrino, with its blend of futuristic and medieval intrigue, Dune: Prophecy provided a rich backstory to the universe we know, making it hard to leave. According to HBO’s press release, the show’s premiere episode drew an impressive 15 million viewers, far exceeding the initial 2 million reported by Warner Bros. Discovery after just one day, as noted by Deadline. Clearly, audiences were eager for the dystopian drama.
During a press conference today, showrunner Alison Schapker shared her enthusiasm for the second season and the opportunity to further develop their corner of the Dune universe. Although the series is loosely inspired by the prequel novel Sisterhood of Dune, Schapker aims to expand the story in collaboration with Brian Herbert and the estate of Frank Herbert, the original author of Dune. She told Business Insider that while Sisterhood of Dune focuses on young Valya Harkonnen’s rise to power, the show will explore the impact of her decisions on the Sisterhood’s evolution into the Bene Gesserit.
“We also wanted room to create a deep television series, showcasing an older Valya, played by Emily Watson, as she navigates her leadership — where she takes the sisterhood and how she’s tested in its transformation to the Bene Gesserit. We wanted to explore the organization’s journey over time.”
The season finale of Dune: Prophecy airs this Sunday, following a shocking episode where Sister Francesca (played by Tabu), mother of Emperor Javicco Corrino’s son Constantine (Josh Heuston), unknowingly becomes a tool to restore the Bene Gesserit’s influence in The Imperium. The question remains: who will survive for the next season once the dust settles?
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