Hollywood on Strike: Dune Prequel Show Overcomes Obstacles with Positive Filming Update

Dune: The Sisterhood received a positive update due to the resolution of the SAG-AFTRA actors strike. The series is a prequel set 10,000 years before Denis Villeneuve's Dune movie, delving into the origins of the Bene Gesserits' history. Despite previous setbacks, there have been encouraging developments suggesting that production will commence soon.

As per Deadline, filming for Dune: The Sisterhood will resume in Budapest, Hungary in the near future, despite the ongoing WGA writers strike and the aforementioned actors strike. It is important to note that while not all actors in the series are part of SAG-AFTRA, those under the Equity contract are still expected to participate in filming for Dune: The Sisterhood.

Everything To Expect From Dune: The Sisterhood

The Dune prequel series has faced several challenges, including the departure of lead actors Shirley Henderson and Indira Varma. However, there is positive news for Dune: The Sisterhood as Olivia Williams is now cast as the lead character Tula Harkonnen, with Jodhi May taking on the role of Natalya. These updates are a positive step forward for Dune: The Sisterhood, despite the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

Dune: The Sisterhood focuses on the origins of the Bene Gesserit, a group formed by the Harkonnen Sisters. It remains uncertain if the upcoming film, Dune: Part Two, directed by Villeneuve, will offer any hints about what to expect in Dune: The Sisterhood. However, even if Dune: Part Two doesn't directly address the prequel, it could lay the groundwork for concepts that Dune: The Sisterhood can explore more thoroughly.

Despite the actors strike, the filming of Dune: The Sisterhood is set to proceed. However, due to certain actors being affiliated with SAG-AFTRA, not all scenes can be captured. Nevertheless, the production will persist, focusing on shooting as many scenes as feasible with the Equity actors involved.