The prophecy has been fulfilled. At least for one more season.HBO and Max confirmed today that they have ordered a second season of theirDune prequel TV series,Dune: Prophecy.The shows five-episode first season is currentlywinding downon cable and streaming.The series takes place 10,000 years before the events of Frank Herberts originalDune novel (as well as Denis Villeneuves two-part movie adaptation of that book) and follows the Bene Gesserit sisterhood (including characters played by Emily Watson and Olivia Williams) as they set in motion the prophecythat ultimately pays off centuries later inDune.The series also stars Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, and Mark Strong as the current Emperor. Although none of the characters from theDunefilms appear (this is thousands of years prior to the movies) there are members of House Harkonnen and House Atreides, plus members of the Fremen, as well as plenty of drama around control of the universe as well as Arrakis and its all-important spice.HBOHBOloading...Initially announced asDune: The Sisterhood, withDune film writer Jon Spaihts involved as producer and showrunner, the series was eventually tweaked and Spaihts was replaced by Alison Schapker.Its still unclear whether Villeneuve will return to direct a thirdDune movie based on Herberts novelDune Messiah.The fact that HBO is continuingDune: Prophecy, and thus WBD is continuing to expand this fictional universe,can only be see as a good sign that the thirdDune movie may actually happen down the line.The Season 1 finale ofDune: Prophecy premieres this Sunday night on HBO and Max.Get our free mobile appThe Dad Movie Canon: 25 Films All Dads LoveNo dad can resist these 25 movie classics.