The movies of Dune They are probably one of the greatest hits of the science fiction cinema of recent years. Starring by Timothée Chalamet and Zendayaactors who are a real attraction for the public, the two feature films about this fictional universe were quite a box office success. The second part, released earlier this year and directed by the filmmaker Denis Villeneuvemanaged to raise more than 500 million dollars in their first 15 days in theaters.
Both this and the first installment, which hit theaters in 2021, are based on the story that the writer Frank Herbert published through homonymous novel in 1965. Set in a futuristic universe, the plot explores themes as complex as canthe ecologythe religion and the policyamong others.
Why is Dune a very relevant literary saga in these times, even though it was published 60 years ago?
Let’s see:
Beyond a relatively plain prose without too many flourishes, perhaps the greatest virtue of Dune lies in the very detailed universe that Frank creates… pic.twitter.com/kYs9YtaH7t
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The story follows Paul Atreidesson of Duke Leto Atreides, whose family has been assigned to rule Arrakis. The young Atreides will meet the Frementhe natives of this desert planet, and you will learn about one of the most important religious brotherhoods in your world: the Bene Gesserit. However, this kind of legendary sect remains a mystery to most viewers.
This will change from November 18 with the premiere of Dune: The Prophecy. The new series coming to Max Next week expands the universe that we began to know in the movies and will allow us to discover what the world of Dune was like thousands of times. years before the ascension of Paul Atreides.
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The synopsis
Dune: The Prophecy It is set specifically 10,000 years before the first movie of the saga and is based on the science fiction novel Sisterhood of Dune published in 2012 by authors Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. The plot follows two Harkonnen sisters in their fight against the forces that threaten the future of humanity in this futuristic universe.
Instead of following Paul Atreides, the series focuses on the origin and creation of the religious sect of the Bene Gesserita secret group of women with extraordinary abilities which has a great role since the first film. Beyond a religious or spiritual congregation, this order of women has operated behind the scenes for centuries upon centuries to influence the destinies of empires, noble houses, and lineages across the universe. His story deserved a series to know the ins and outs.
Originally known as Dune: The Brotherhoodaudiovisual production has gone through several ups and downs before reaching Max, the platform that compiles all the productions of the old HBO. Disadvantages include up to seven-month break in filming due to certain creative differences between its creators and its promoters. Finally, it will be released from November 18. One chapter a week for six weeks.
Is it necessary to have seen the movies?
With Dune: The Prophecy the same thing happens that happened with the dragon housethe series that follows the history of the Targaryen family 200 years before the events that took place in game of thrones. Both expand the universe of previous films and series and many users wonder if it is necessary to have seen these original productions to see the new releases.
In the case of Duneis one’s own Alison Schapkeauthor-producer of the series, who gave the keys in a recent interview. “Dune It is so dense, it is so well thought out, it is so vivid, and it would not be Dune unless we embraced that aspect of her,” he began by explaining. And then he responded directly to those interested. “We try to make the series multi-layered, so if you’ve never seen the movies or read the books, you can enter through these characters and discover the world. But for those who have, we offer a rich, exciting and dense experience. “That was really a needle that we tried to thread very consciously.”
Get ready to meet the greatest powers in the galaxy.
The new HBO Original series #Dune: The Prophecy premieres on November 18 on Max. pic.twitter.com/4tNKhHOHz9
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As in Game of Thronesthe struggles for power in Dune: The Prophecy They are not only political in nature, but also address ethical and moral perspectives. In the series, for example, genetic control and the creation of the Kwisatz Haderachthe being with psychic powers capable of changing the destiny of humanity in this universe.
The cast
The cast of the new series of Max is made up 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, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning, and Yerin Ha.
With this team of actors and the great production by Max, everything indicates that Dune: The Prophecy It will be one of the great series of the season.
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