American premium cable network HBO has ordered a second season of "Dune: Prophecy", the prequel series to Denis Villeneuve's blockbuster "Dune" movies.
Also starring Bollywood star Tabu in a key role, the six-episode series is set 10,000 years before the events of Frank Herbert's seminal novel "Dune", which was recently adapted by Villeneuve in two parts.
The show has been renewed for season two, which will air before the finale of the final episode on HBO on December 22. The show is available on JioCinema in India.
"'Dune: Prophecy' has captured the imagination of audiences worldwide through the visionary leadership of showrunner and executive producer Alison Schapker, who will continue to guide this epic tale of truth and power.".
"We are incredibly grateful to our partners at Legendary and to our extraordinary cast and crew for their service to the Imperium. We’re excited to collaborate with this team again to see what they have in store," Sarah Aubrey, Head of Max Original Programming, said in a statement.
“Dune: Prophecy” promises a rich narrative filled with intrigue and power struggles within the “Dune” universe.
The show boasts an ensemble cast of Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Camilla Beeput, Jihae, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning, and Yerin Ha.
As official logline, the series traces two Harkonnen sisters as they fight against forces that will destroy the human future, and establish the fabled sect that will come to be known as the Bene Gesserit.
"Dune: Prophecy" is based on the novel "Sisterhood of Dune" by Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson.
In the drama, Tabu plays the role of Sister Francesca, described as a "strong, intelligent, and alluring" character, leaving an indelible mark wherever she goes.
"Once a great love of the Emperor, her return to the palace strains the balance of power in the capital," the character description read.
Alison Schapker is the showrunner and executive producer with Diane Ademu-John, who co-developed the series. It is co-produced by HBO and Legendary Television.
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