Dune: Prophecy Teaser: When sisterhood reigns above all

The first teaser for the much-expected TV series to the recent Dune movies titled Dune: Prophecy has been released by its makers.

Dune: Prophecy will follow the roots of the Bene Gesserit sisterhood led by the Harkonnen siblings, played by Emily Watson and Olivia Williams. Later members of the sect are played by Rebecca Ferguson and Charlotte Rampling on the big screen.

The series, which was initially titled Dune: The Sisterhood, is inspired by the novel Sisterhood of Dune, authored by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.

The official logline states, "From the expansive universe of Dune, created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit."

The series stars Emily Watson, Travis Fimmel, Olivia Williams, Alum Jihae, Mark Strong, Johdi May, Josh Heuston, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Jade Anouka, Chloe Lea, Edward Davis, Faoileann Cunningham, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, and Aoife Hinds. Actor Tabu was recently cast as Sister Francesca and will appear in multiple episodes of the series.

Alison Schapker is the showrunner and one of the executive producers. Diane Ademu-John, who also serves as an executive producer, co-developed Dune: Prophecy. Anna Foerster directed and executive-produced multiple episodes, including the pilot. Legendary Television and Max co-produce the series, with the former bankrolling the Dune film franchise as well.

The first season consists of six episodes. A release date for Dune: Prophecy is yet to be announced.