Creating a Dialogue with Denis Villeneuve’s Films: Inside the Making of ‘Dune: Prophecy’

I’m thrilled to share with you the backstory behind the creation of “Dune: Prophecy.” The showrunner, Alison Schapker, alongside Diane Ademu-John, took charge of HBO’s latest spinoff series, diving into the origins of the mysterious Bene Gesserit. The series had a few different hands in the creative pot before Schapker took on the sole responsibility as showrunner, drawing from her experience on shows like Westworld and Altered Carbon. With two decades of sci-fi storytelling under her belt, Schapker’s journey to the small screen was nothing short of an adventure. So, buckle up and get ready to dive into the Great Machine Wars from 116 years ago and how they shape the world of “Dune: Prophecy!”