Dune TV series: date, casting, plot… everything you need to know about the prequel to Denis Villeneuve’s films

While waiting for Denis Villeneuve to produce the third part of Dune, the public will be able to learn more about the origin of the mythology of this world brought to the cinema by Paul (Timothee Chalamet) and Chan (Zendaya).

Coming soon to the small screen, the Dune: Prophecy series is a prequel that promises an exciting and fascinating new SF adventure that will lift the curtain on some of the mysteries of the cinematic saga. Here’s everything you need to know.

When is “Dune: Prophecy” coming out?

Dune: Prophecy begins airing November 17 on HBO in the US. It will be available in the US+24 in France on November 18th on the MAX platform.

The series will be broadcast weekly, with one episode per week, until December 23, when the final French episode is posted online.

How many episodes are there in the series “Dune: Prophecy”?

Dune: Prophecy is a miniseries consisting of 6 episodes of one hour each. The titles of the first three episodes have been revealed: “Hidden Hand”, “Two Wolves” and “Brotherhood First”.

Who is in the cast of Duna: The Prophecy?

Dune: Prophecy stars Emily Watson (Chernobyl), Travis Fimmel (Vikings), Mark Strong (Kingsman), Olivia Williams (The Crown), Sara-Sophie Busnina (1864), Chris Mason (Broadchurch) and Jodie May (The Witcher ) and Josh Heuston (Hartley, Hearts on Fire).

Supporting Cast: Jessica Burden (The End of the F***ing World), Emma Canning (Masters of the Air), Chloe Lea (Foundation), Jade Anouka (Her Dark Materials), Faoileann Cunningham (The Northman), Aoife Hinds (Normal People), Shalom Brun-Franklin (My Little Reindeer), Edward Davis (Little Drummer Girl), Jihae (Legacy) and Indian actress Taboo.

What is the series “Duna: Prophecy”?

Inspired by the novel Society of Sisters Brian Herbert (son of Frank Herbert, author of the original Dune literary series) and Kevin J. Anderson, this prequel series takes place 10,000 years before the first feature film and the arrival of Paul Atreides.

The series focuses on the main female society of Dune: the Bene Gesserit, and follows sisters Valia and Tula Harkonnen as they fight a threat to the future of humanity and form this legendary sect.

Helmed by Alison Shapker (Alias, Fringe), who served as showrunner, writer and producer on this Dune prequel, the series is closer to the aesthetic and artistic direction of Villeneuve’s films.

Therefore, fans of the film franchise will not be too disoriented and will be able to learn more about the mythology and world of Dune thanks to this political and mystical prequel, which promises to be relentless and exciting.

The series “Dune: Prophecy” will be broadcast in France on the MAX platform.