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While viewers await Denis Villeneuve’s third Dune film, Max’s Dune: Prophecy series will take audiences back to the world of Frank Herbert’s science fiction novels.

The prequel series takes place long before the characters in Villeneuve’s films fight for control of the galaxy. Co-produced with Legendary Television, the series explores foundations for several key names, figures and families in the universe of Herbert’s books.

For everything we know about Dune: Prophecy, read on.

When does Dune: Prophecy come out?

The prequel show premieres on Max on Sunday, November 17 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

How many episodes are in Dune: Prophecy?

The series consists of six episodes.

What is Dune: Prophecy about?

Based on the novel Sisterhood of Dune written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, the series takes place 10,000 years before Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides ascended the throne and became the Lisan al Gaib. Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they fight for the future of mankind and eventually establish the religious order Atreides descends from — the Bene Gesserit.

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Who is in the cast of Dune: Prophecy?

Emily Watson portrays Valya Harkonnen, leader of the mysterious sect that becomes the Bene Gesserit, and Olivia Williams plays Tula Harkonnen. 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, Camilla Beeput, Jihae, Tabu, Jessica Barden, and Emma Canning will also appear in the series, as will Bridgertonalums Charithra Chandran and Yerin Ha. 

Who else is behind Dune: Prophecy?

Alison Schapker serves as showrunner and executive producer. Diane Ademu-John, who departed the project early on, co-developed the series and is an executive producer. Anna Foerster executive-produced and directed multiple episodes, including the pilot. Jordan Goldberg, Mark Tobey, John Cameron, Matthew King, Scott Z. Burns, and Jon Spaihts executive produce with author Brian Herbert, along with Byron Merritt and Kim Herbert as executive producers for the Frank Herbert estate. Author Kevin J. Anderson serves as co-producer.

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