Dune: Prophecy: See new footage, release date, plot, cast, characters and where to watch

HBO and Warner Bros. Discovery have released a clip for their upcoming Max projects, featuring new footage from the sci-fi series, Dune: Prophecy.

New Footage

The new clip showcases Emily Watson as Valya Harkonnen, a key member of the Harkonnen family. She faces off against the Atreides clan thousands of years later. In the footage, Valya Harkonnen says, "Sacrifices must be made," while looking into the camera. The reel includes a combat sequence, reflecting the effects seen in the films Dune and Dune: Part Two. It also shows several women who might join the Bene Gesserit sect.

Cast and Characters

Mark Strong appears briefly as Emperor Javicco Corrino. As the Emperor of the Known Universe, Corrino will engage in a battle for the throne involving the Harkonnens. Alongside Watson and Strong, the cast includes Olivia Williams as Tula Harkonnen, Jodhi May as Empress Natalia, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina as Princess Ynez, and Shalom Brune-Franklin as Mikaela.

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Plot and Setting

Dune: Prophecy takes place 10,000 years before the events of the original Dune book by Frank Herbert. The story follows Valya and Tula Harkonnen as they combat forces threatening humanity and establish the Bene Gesserit sect. Plot details are limited, but the show's logline from HBO provides some insight.

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Production Team, Release Date and Where to Watch
Dune: Prophecy was created by Diane Ademu-John, with Alison Schapker serving as showrunner. The series is produced by Legendary Television, Cunning Hand, and Annabelita Films. Ademu-John, Schapker, and Brian Herbert, Frank Herbert's son, serve as executive producers. The show is set to release on Max in November 2024, though the exact date is not yet known.

FAQs

What is the setting of Dune: Prophecy?
Dune: Prophecy is set 10,000 years before the events of the original Dune book by Frank Herbert.

Who are the main characters in Dune: Prophecy?
Main characters include Valya and Tula Harkonnen, Emperor Javicco Corrino, Empress Natalia, Princess Ynez, and Mikaela.