Dune: Prophecy confirms UK release date on Sky and NOW in new trailer

According to the official synopsis, the series follows “two Harkonnen sisters as they battle forces that threaten the future of humanity, and establish the legendary sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.”

Emily Watson (Chernobyl) leads the cast as Valya Harkonnen, leader of the Sisterhood, who is seen in the all-new trailer as she pursues a dangerous plot that she believes will “progress” the human species and “rule the future” ‘.

Watch the Dune: Prophecy trailer below and tune into the series on Sky and NOW Monday November 18, 2024.

The new series follows Dune: Part Two, which wowed audiences when it hit theaters earlier this year and is expected to be a top contender during the upcoming awards season.

Prophecy adopts a similar style and tone to the films, including keeping the same terrifying design for the giant worms that live beneath the sands of Arrakis – which are seen at several points in the trailer.

The cast of Dune: Prophecy also includes Olivia Williams (The Crown), Travis Fimmel (Vikings), Jodhi May (Renegade Nell), Mark Strong (The Penguin), Josh Heuston (Heartbreak High), Shalom Brune-Franklin (Baby Reindeer). ), Charithra Chandran (Bridgerton) and Jessica Barden (Pieces of Her).

As for what drew her to the series, Watson told Collider: “The scripts are a very, very tasty, delicious, complicated mess of a dish to sink your teeth into, because the Harkonnens are a very, very confused family from the start .

“Valya and Tula Harkonnen had a very traumatic childhood, all of which comes to light as the story progresses, and yet they set themselves on this path to try to control the fate of humanity. It feels like they are empowering themselves. “

She added: “There’s no lengths they won’t go to to do that.”

Dune: Prophecy comes to Sky and NOW on Monday 18 November 2024. Check out more of our sci-fi coverage or visit our TV guide and streaming guide to find out what’s on.

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