Dune: The Sisterhood - General Discussion

[BetterButter]

Dune’ HBO Max Series Enlists Diane Ademu-John as New Showrunner

[SnarkShark]

Spinoffs for things that haven't even released? 

[BlackberryJam]

4 hours ago, SnarkShark said:

Spinoffs for things that haven't even released? 

Dune is actually a book series, already has one movie treatment (David Lynch) and a mini series of the first three books (SyFy). So while the new movie tie-in will help, the show isn’t based solely on the movie.

I love the Bene Gesserit from the books. The Dune series is such a rich and varied world. 

[Tom Holmberg]

On 7/24/2021 at 11:11 AM, SnarkShark said:

Spinoffs for things that haven't even released? 

So you think its over-Dune?

[BetterButter]

‘Dune’ Prequel Series at HBO Max Taps ‘Chernobyl’ Director Johan Renck to Helm First Two Episodes

[AnimeMania]

Dune: The Sisterhood is still going forward at HBO Max, they are about to do the casting now.

[BetterButter]

Emily Watson and Shirley Henderson to star in HBO Max’s Dune prequel series

[BetterButter]

‘Dune: The Sisterhood’: ‘Game Of Thrones’ & ‘Obi-Wan’ Star Indira Varma Joins HBO Max & Legendary Prequel Series As Empress Natalya

[BetterButter]

Former viking Travis Fimmel joins HBO Max’s Dune prequel series

[isalicat]

On 11/8/2022 at 7:21 PM, BetterButter said:

Former viking Travis Fimmel joins HBO Max’s Dune prequel series

 I am so there. Anyone else here particularly interesting in this series and casting so far?

[BlackberryJam]

10 hours ago, isalicat said:

 I am so there. Anyone else here particularly interesting in this series and casting so far?

Me!

[badhaggis]

I'm really looking forward to this if it is done well. So far the choices for actors are very impressive!

[BlackberryJam]

I'm fascinated by this side of the Dune universe, but haven't read the Brian Herbert books. I tried. I can't. 

This isn't the book thread, but I think Sisters of the Vast Black by Lina Rather might be of interest to Bene Gesserit fans. 

Edited November 10, 2022 by BlackberryJam

[badhaggis]

13 minutes ago, BlackberryJam said:

I'm fascinated by this side of the Dune universe, but haven't read the Brian Herbert books. I tried. I can't. 

This isn't the book thread, but I thing Sisters of the Vast Black by Lina Rather might be of interest to Bene Gesserit fans. 

God I loved the book. He created a complete universe not just as background for the major characters. I hope that makes sense! 

[isalicat]

Yeah, I will chime in here to say that the original Dune and (less so) one or two of the sequels together are quite the masterpiece in universe building. Especially the original. I read Sisters of the Vast Black and (IMO!) found it thin, polemic and predictable. Not even in the same league, despite my hopeful expectations (nuns in space!).

Anyways, the casting for this series is superb so if we are lucky enough to have good writers who can riff off the already created reality to supply a brilliant backstory then it should be wonder-filled.

[paulvdb]

‘Dune: The Sisterhood’: Director Johan Renck & Star Shirley Henderson Exit HBO Max Series Amid Creative Overhaul & Production Hiatus

[Affogato]

The Bene Gesserit operated within the patriarchy and used the patriarchy against itself, while working to create the a man to rule them all. It was very odd and i would really like to see whatever could be made of it, although i'm not sure that is what I'd see. Assuming the show is made, at this point.

[AnimeMania]

‘Dune: The Sisterhood’ Adds Olivia Williams, Jodhi May Following Cast Exits; Anna Foerster Boards as Director

Olivia Williams playing Tula Harkonnen and Jodhi May playing Natalya, join “Dune: The Sisterhood” while Shirley Henderson and Indira Varma depart. Anna Foerster is now the director of the series, replacing Johan Renck.

Set in the world of “Dune” 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, the series follows the Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect known as the Bene Gesserit. The prequel is based on the novel “Sisterhood of Dune” by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.

[AnimeMania]

Dune: The Sisterhood has changed the name of the show to Dune: Prophecy.