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How ‘Dune: Prophecy’ Showrunner Created a Conversation With Denis Villeneuve’s Movies
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Brian DavidsImage from The Hollywood Reporter
scrn loglineA showrunner crafts a captivating Dune prequel that converses with the acclaimed films while exploring the origins of the formidable Bene Gesserit sisterhood.beat sheet- Showrunner Alison Schapker, known for her work on sci-fi hits like Westworld and Lost, brings her seasoned expertise to HBO's Dune: Prophecy, a series that delves into the Harkonnen family's tragic past and its connection to the rise of the Bene Gesserit.
- The series consciously connects to Denis Villeneuve's Dune films, with the showrunner working closely with the cinematographer to ensure the visual and auditory continuity, while also exploring new corners of the Dune universe on the planet Wallach IX.
Read the sourcecall sheetAlison Schapker, Denis Villeneuve, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Damon Lindelof, Carlton Cuse, Jonah Nolan, Lisa Joy, Diane Ademu-John, Pierre Gill, Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning, Bad Robot, HBO, Warner Bros., Legendary, Bene Gesserit, Harkonnen, Dune: Prophecy, Dune: Part One, Dune: Part Two, Dune: Messiah, Westworld, Altered Carbon, Alias, Lost, Fringe, Almost Human, CharmedNo more articles
How ‘Dune: Prophecy’ Showrunner Created a Conversation With Denis Villeneuve’s Movies
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Brian Davids
scrn logline
A showrunner crafts a captivating Dune prequel that converses with the acclaimed films while exploring the origins of the formidable Bene Gesserit sisterhood.
beat sheet
- Showrunner Alison Schapker, known for her work on sci-fi hits like Westworld and Lost, brings her seasoned expertise to HBO's Dune: Prophecy, a series that delves into the Harkonnen family's tragic past and its connection to the rise of the Bene Gesserit.
- The series consciously connects to Denis Villeneuve's Dune films, with the showrunner working closely with the cinematographer to ensure the visual and auditory continuity, while also exploring new corners of the Dune universe on the planet Wallach IX.
call sheet
Alison Schapker, Denis Villeneuve, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Damon Lindelof, Carlton Cuse, Jonah Nolan, Lisa Joy, Diane Ademu-John, Pierre Gill, Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning, Bad Robot, HBO, Warner Bros., Legendary, Bene Gesserit, Harkonnen, Dune: Prophecy, Dune: Part One, Dune: Part Two, Dune: Messiah, Westworld, Altered Carbon, Alias, Lost, Fringe, Almost Human, Charmed