The announcement was made during a virtual press conference Thursday afternoon, only a few days before the Season 1 finale that is set more than 10,000 years before the events of Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" films, explores the beginnings of the Bene Gesserit, a clandestine order of powerful witches who influence Arrakis' politics behind the scenes. The series, based on Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson's novel "Sisterhood of Dune," follows the head of the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood, Valya Harkonnen (played by Emily Watson), and Tula Harkonnen (Olivia Williams), as they partner up to confront forces threatening humanity.

Sarah Aubrey, stated that "Dune: Prophecy has captivated fans across the world owing to the imaginative leadership of showrunner and executive producer Alison Schapker, who will continue to steer this magnificent narrative of truth and power." We are extremely thankful to Legendary and our incredible cast and crew for their contributions to the Imperium. We're delighted to work with this team again and see what they've got in store."

Jason Clodfelter, said, "This new season will let us to continue building out the revolutionary, epic Dune brand that has captivated fans worldwide via its iterations." We are excited to continue our wonderful collaboration with HBO, and we congratulate Alison Schapker, her staff, and the cast and crew who have worked so hard to bring this world-class source material from Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson to life."

Diane Ademu-John and Alison Schapker created Dune: Prophecy, an American science fiction television series for HBO. Set in Frank Herbert's Dune world, the series delves into the beginnings of the Bene Gesserit, a strong social, religious, and political group whose members have superhuman skills and talents as a result of years of hard physical and mental indoctrination. 

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