A new poster has been revealed forDune: Prophecy.Dune: Prophecyis an upcoming Max series set thousands of years before the events of theDunemovie, chronicling the story of the Bene Gesserit and its rise to power.Dune: Prophecyfeatures a leading castincluding Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmell, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Jade Anouka, and Aoife Hinds.Dune: Prophecywill have six episodes and is set for release in November.
Now,Maxshares a new poster fromDune: Prophecy. On the poster,Watson’s character is centered, looking ahead with a concerned glance. Surrounding her are other members of the Bene Gesserit, who are dressed in black and veiled. The caption for the post echoes the poster’s tagline, which reads “Power lies in the shadows.” In addition to revealing the poster, Max invited audiences to join their team at New York Comic-Con from October 17 to 20.
What This Poster Says About The Bene Gesserit In Dune: Prophecy
The Bene Gesserit Look Mysterious & Alluring
This poster does very little by way of revealing theplot forDune: Prophecy, or does it unveil the specific release date for theDuneprequel show. So far, early plot synopses have revealed thatDune: Prophecywill followtwo Harkonnen sisters, Valya and Tula, who help to form the Bene Gesseritand face evil forces that pose a threat to the sanctity of humanity. According to early reports, this version of the Harkonnens will be “less extreme” than those portrayed in the Denis VilleneuveDunemovies.
Even though the poster itself did not illuminate the plot, it does hint at the tone ofDune: Prophecy. In the image, the Bene Gesserit looks ominous. Their identities cannot even be fully seen under the veils in their photo, making them appear even more mysterious.This element of visual obfuscation in and of itself creates intrigue, for the show will reveal more about who is part of the Bene Gessserit and how they come to partake in the group. It also sets the tone for how the Bene Gesserit might be portrayed inDune: Prophecy.
Will Dune: Prophecy Be Successful?
Dune: Prophecy Has Big Shoes To Fill
My opinion is always split when new elements are released forDune: Prophecy. On the one hand, theDune: Prophecytrailer shows so much promise in that it visually captures a lot of the expansive world in a way that can complement theDunecinematic world. On the other hand, however,Dune: Prophecyhas massive shoes to fill following the Villeneuve duology, especially considering how positiveDune: Part Two’s reviewswere. The new poster has me more confident inDune: Prophecy’s tone, but time will tell how the series ends up.
Dune: Prophecy
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Set in the universe of Frank Herbert’s Dune series, Dune: Prophecy, a sci-fi epic, follows the political and spiritual struggles on the desert planet of Arrakis. As factions vie for control of the prized spice melange, a prophesied hero emerges, challenging the balance of power and the fate of the galaxy.
