The Dune series just introduced a sci-fi element that will be important to Dune 3 – and few have noticed

The series currently running on Sky and WOW * Dune: Prophecy is set in the same universe as Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic Dune. However, it takes place 10,000 years earlier and is dedicated to the “witch” order of the Bene Gesserit. Still, this week, in episode 4, the series hits an unexpected one Bridge to the upcoming movie Dune 3.

Transformation in the Dune universe: The ending of the 4th episode of Dune Prophecy explained

Despite sandworms and parallels to the galactic empire of Houses Corrino, Atreides and Harkonnen, the series premiere of Dune: Prophecy didn’t convince everyone. Nevertheless, the prequel has exciting facets that, given the plot, could also become important for the future of the sci-fi series in the cinema. At least that’s what he suggests transformative appearance at the end of episode 4, which is titled “Born Twice.”

In the final minutes of the episode, the Bene Gesserit sister Theodosia (Jade Anouka) showcases an astonishing talent: in front of Valya Harkonnen (Emily Watson), she becomes his brother Griffin Harkonnen. While Valya doesn’t seem surprised by this, she probably does physical transformation cause a lot of excitement among Dune fans who know the books.

Shapeshifter are only introduced by original author Frank Herbert in his second book, Dune Messiah (in German: The Lord of the Desert Planet *). This in turn is Denis Villeneuves’ next sci-fi adventure Dune 3 perished after the first novel was split between the films Dune and Dune: Part Two. And even if the associated term “Face Dancer” is not used in Dune: Prophecy (yet), it is unlikely that the sci-fi universe will introduce a completely different version of this painful gift.

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At this point in the sci-fi series, it is still difficult to assess whether Dune: Prophecy, with the appearance of its shapeshifter, shows that this ability once began in the ranks of the Bene Gesserit. What is certain, however, is that the Face Dancer plays a crucial role in Dune 3 take as antagonists.

The Order of Shapeshifters was named after Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) during the time Bene Tleilax. The Tleilaxu are a group of secretive, genetically modified humans from the planet Tleilax. They form the ideal ones Spies, assassins and masters of manipulation. They also create clones, which will also make waves in the sequel.

If Dune 3 follows the plot of the original book, there will be a Assassination attempt on Paul planned as the new ruler of the desert planet. In addition to the Bene Gesserit mother Superior Helen Mohiam, the circle of conspirators also includes a member of the fishy astronauts’ guild and a shapeshifter from the Tleilaxu: Scytalewho was portrayed by Martin McDougall in the 2003 miniseries Children of Dune.

Since the Bene Tleilax have not yet been mentioned by Villeneuve, Dune: Prophecy is pioneering in introducing them and their uncanny gifts into the sci-fi universe. So that has that series audience a head start to pure moviegoers who are talking about their first shapeshifter in Dune 3 when the film is expected to be released in the year 2026 will be amazed.

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Set in the same universe as Denis Villeneuve’s two Dune films, Dune: Prophecy takes place 10,000 years before Paul Atreides of the Bene Gesserit Order. But does the sci-fi story of sisters Valya and Tula Harkonnen reach the same heights as the hit films?

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