Anderson—comics, and short stories, not to mention multiple film adaptations and, of course, the new prequel series, Dune: Prophecy. Based on the novel Sisterhood of Dune, Dune: Prophecy digs into the history of the supernaturally gifted female sect known as the Bene Gesserit whose political machinations set in motion many of the events in the Dune universe.

Set in Frank Herbert’s Dune universe, 10,000 years before the birth of Paul Atreides, Dune: Prophecy is an adaptation of Sisterhood of Dune, co-written by the author’s son Brian and Kevin J. Anderson.

The initial reviews and the Rotten Tomatoes score for HBO’s upcoming series Dune: Prophecy are considerably subdued, compared to the Dune movies. The show, taking place 10,000 years before the events of Dune (2021),

Dune: Prophecy showrunner Alison Schapker explains why the upcoming prequel TV show had its title changed before its forthcoming release.