Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe “Dune” prequel series at HBO Max has brought Johan Renck onboard to direct the first two episodes.Renck will also serve as an executive producer on the show, currently titled “Dune: The Sisterhood.” It was ordered straight-to-series at HBO Max in June 2019. Previously, “Dune” director and co-writer Denis Villeneuve was attached to direct the pilot for “Dune: The Sisterhood,” but his work on the “Dune” sequel film will prevent him from doing so.The show is set 10,000 years prior to the events of “Dune” and follows the Harkonnen Sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect known as the Bene Gesserit.Renck won two Emmys for his work on the critically-acclaimed HBO limited series “Chernobyl” — one as an executive producer when the show won best limited series and another for best directing for a limited series, as he directed all five episodes.
‘The Crown’ may develop prequel series about sordid 20th-century scandals
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Variety.While “The Crown” covers Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding in 1947 and her reign from the 1950s to the present day, the new show would look into the earlier events of the family’s tumultuous history.The series would reportedly dive into the death of Queen Victoria in 1901, and then into the dynasties of four British kings: Edward VII (1901-1910), George V (1910-1936), Edward VIII (1936) and George VI (1936-1952).These rulers governed the UK and the country’s Commonwealth realms from the period after Victoria and up to the start of Queen Elizabeth’s monarchy in 1952.The outlet reported that the new show has not been greenlighted nor is it in production as of yet.According to the Daily Mail, though, the prequel would run for about three to five seasons.In earlier seasons of “The Crown,” Jared Harris played King George VI, while Alex Jennings and Derek Jacobi both appeared as King Edward VIII.Jennings, 64, originated the role of the controversial Duke of Windsor for Seasons 1 and 2. Jacobi, 83, took over for Season 3, portraying the royal in his older years.George VI and King Edward VIII famously had a contentious relationship, with the latter abdicating the throne after less than a year in power back in 1936 so he could marry his beloved Wallis Simpson.
George then succeeded him and his reign changed the line of succession, with his oldest daughter Elizabeth taking over following his death in 1952.“The Crown” is known for switching up its lead actors every two seasons to age them up. The show is set to end after Season 6 in 2023, as the last episodes will cover the sovereign’s reign into the modern era.Claire Foy and Olivia Colman portrayed the Queen for the last four seasons, with Imelda Staunton acquiring the role for
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How to Watch 'A Very British Scandal' — New Series Starring Claire Foy Now Streaming
, this one is for you), then you'll definitely want to tune into the upcoming second season of — which, perhaps revealed by the name, depicts the scandalous society divorce that shook Britain in the 1960s.The original series from BBC and Amazon follows one of the most notorious legal cases of the 20th century, with the separation of the Duke and Duchess of Argyll — and the media's treatment of the scandal in postwar Europe — at the center of the story. All three episodes of are now streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Brought to life by the same creators behind, this dark and extraordinarily decadent drama series is led by an A-list cast that includes Claire Foy, Paul Bettany and Julia Davis, among many others.Here's everything to know about when, where and how to stream the juicy historical drama's new season. is now available to stream beginning Friday, April 22.
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How to Watch 'A Very British Scandal' — New Series Starring Claire Foy
, this one is for you), then you'll definitely want to tune into the upcoming second season of — which, perhaps revealed by the name, depicts the scandalous society divorce that shook Britian in the 1960s.The original series from BBC and Amazon follows one of the most notorious legal cases of the 20th century, with the separation of the Duke and Duchess of Argyll — and the media's treatment of the scandal in postwar Europe — at the center of the story.Brought to life by the same creators behind, this dark and extraordinarily decadent drama series is led by an A-list cast that includes Claire Foy, Paul Bettany and Julia Davis, among many others.Here's everything to know about when, where and how to stream the juicy historical drama's new season. will be available to stream beginning Friday, April 22. The series will be available to stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
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