Film & TV / NewsFilm & TV / NewsDenis Villeneuve is working on a Dune universe sci-fi TV seriesIt will follow his highly anticipated Dune film rebootShareLink copied ✔️June 11, 2019June 11, 2019TextGünseli Yalcinkaya If you weren’t already buzzing about the upcoming Dune film reboot, a TV series adaptation based on the sci-fi epic novel has officially been announced, based on the original novel by Frank Herbert. Called Dune: The Sisterhood, the series – produced by Legendary Television and going on Warnermedia – will follow the lives of a mysterious order of women known as the Bene Gesserit, who embark on a journey to a mysterious planet called Arrakis, better known to its inhabitants as Dune. The pilot will be headed by Blade Runner 2049 director Denis Villeneuve, who is also directing the film remake that will be released next year. Villeneuve is writing the series along with his Dune movie co-screenwriter Jon Spaihts – both of them are executive producing the show alongside Brian Herbert, Byron Merritt, and Kim Herbert from the Frank Herbert estate. Kevin J. Anderson will co-produce. “The Bene Gesserit have always been fascinating to me,” Villeneuve said in a statement. “Focusing a series around that powerful order of women seemed not only relevant and inspiring but a dynamic setting for the television series.” The news follows Legendary Television’s plans to expand the Dune franchise to multiple platforms. The show will go into production after Villeneuve finishes his film adaption of Herbert’s novel. The 2020 movie stars Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya. Earlier this month, Villeneuve announced that the film will “honour everything” about the original book. After David Lynch’s film version in 1984, starring Patrick Stewart and Kyle MacLachlan, the new Dune will be the second adaptation of the original novel. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREThe Beatles biopics show that Northern roles should go to Northern actorsAmanda Seyfried: ‘Community is everything. Socialism is a beautiful idea’ GucciEsDeeKid, Fakemink and more shut down Gucci’s AW26 afterparty‘It’s been turned into something ugly’: Why fans are boycotting Scream 7You need to see Sirāt, an apocalyptic sci-fi about illegal desert ravesfakemink: ‘I’m the Eminem of the UK underground’Dazed x MUBI Cinema Club’s next screening is Sound Of FallingRose Byrne on A$AP Rocky, Hackney and the ugly side of motherhoodAkinola Davies Jr on his BAFTA-winning debut, My Father’s ShadowThe Secret Agent: A must-see thriller about fighting fascism in BrazilDerry Girls creator unpacks her new show and female friendship‘Fucking Dazed’: Aidan Zamiri and Bertie Brandes on making The MomentEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy