'Dune: Prophecy' renewed for season 2 ahead of season 1 finale

US�वाशिंगटन:HBO has confirmed that its highly anticipated prequel series, 'Dune: Prophecy', will return for a second season. According to Deadline, showrunner and executive producer Alison Schapker, along with stars Emily Watson and
olivia williams This announcement was made during a virtual press conference in the presence of. Later, the social media handles of the streaming platform Max also officially shared the news with fans of the series.

The news comes ahead of the season one finale, which is set to air this Sunday. Fans of the 'Dune' franchise will be seeing a lot more as the series continues to expand its universe.

The show is a prequel to the 'Dune' films directed by Denis Villeneuve, based on the early history of the Bene Gesserit, the influential order of women in the 'Dune' saga. According to Deadline, 'Dune: Prophecy', set 10,000 years before the events of the popular films, tells the story of the formation of the Bene Gesserit, who secretly controlled the Great Houses of the Empire on the desert planet of Dune.

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The series focuses on two morally complex sisters, played by Emily Watson and Olivia Williams, who are at the center of this secret organization. In the 'Dune' movies, Lady Jessica Atreides, portrayed by Rebecca Ferguson, is an important member of the Bene Gesserit, and passes on much of the spiritual teachings of the order to her son, Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet).

The 'Dune: Prophecy' series delves into the roots of the Bene Gesserit, their power, and their far-reaching influence. In the upcoming second season, viewers will see the ongoing rivalry between the two sisters and their rival, Desmond Hart, played by Travis Fimmel, Deadline has confirmed.

Hart, whose powers have established him as a formidable opponent, will be part of a major storyline that promises to provide new insight into the relationships between the show's central characters. “How the sisters survive is a part of Season 2,” Schapker said during a virtual press conference, according to Deadline. 'Dune: Prophecy' is co-produced by Legendary Television and is based on the novel 'Sisterhood of Dune' by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. Dianne Ademu-John co-developed the series and serves as an executive producer, while Anna Foster, who directed several episodes including the premiere, is also an executive producer. Other executive producers include Jordan Goldberg, Mark Tobey, John Cameron, Matthew King, Scott Z. Burns, and John Spates. The series is also backed by Brian Herbert and the Frank Herbert Estate, with Byron Merritt and Kim Herbert serving as executive producers. Anderson serves as co-producer of the show. (ANI)

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