HBO greenlights second season of sci-fi epic 'Dune: Prophecy' as the studio bets big on expanding the Dune franchise for streaming dominance.
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Insiders reveal the new season will dive deeper into the political intrigues and mystical powers of House Atreides, with rising star Timothée Chalamet reprising his role as protagonist Paul Atreides.
With the first season drawing rave reviews and over 20 million viewers, HBO is doubling down on 'Dune' as a flagship franchise to rival Disney's Star Wars and HBO's own Game of Thrones universe.