A scene from ‘Dune: The Prophecy’

HBO Max recently unveiled the first look at the highly anticipated prequel series dune With the release of Saga’s teaser trailer Dune: Prophecy, With a legend dating back 10,000 years to the birth of dune’s Paul Atreides, the series will feature a female-centric exploration of the origins of the Bene Gesserit sisterhood, led by the Harkonnen siblings portrayed by Emily Watson and Olivia Williams.

Set to debut this fall, Dune: Prophecy is a six-episode saga that reveals the roots of the powerful Bene Gesserit, a sect that later featured prominently in the original dune The novel, as well as Denis Villeneuve’s modern film adaptation. Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Inspired by Anderson’s novel dune’s sisterThe original title of the series was Dune: The Sisterhood When commissioned in 2019.

The teaser offers a glimpse into the early days of the Bene Gesserit as they begin to exert their influence across the Empire while combating forces that threaten the future of humanity.

Villeneuve has previously expressed her fascination with the Bene Gesserit, highlighting the relevance and dynamics of centering a series around this mysterious order of women.

cast of Dune: Prophecy Boasts an impressive lineup including Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Johdi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sophie Bousnina and more. Variety reported that Indian film legend, Tabu and Succession-alum Jihaa will also grace the series with their presence.

way to bring Dune: Prophecy Life in 2023 has been marked by several showrunner changes and a creative reset. Behind the scenes, Alison Schapker serves as showrunner and executive producer alongside Dianne Ademu-John, who co-developed the series. Anna Foster directed multiple episodes, with a team of experienced producers including Jordan Goldberg, Mark Tobey, and Scott Z. Burns guiding the project.