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Children of Dune (2003)
Plot: Sequel miniseries to 2001's Dune. Paul Muad'dib's revolution has transformed into a brutal jihad. The future of freedom rests in the hands of Paul's heirs, specifically his son, Leto II, who becomes a force for massive change. Based on Dune Messiah and Children of Dune, the second and third novels in Frank Herbert's six-volume Dune saga.
News:
4 April, 2002
Casting has been announced on this sequel miniseries. This epic adaptation will once again feature an ensemble cast, including returning players Julie Cox as Princess Irulan, Barbara Kodetova as Chani, Ian McNeice as Baron Harkonnen, P.H. Moriarty as Gurney Halleck and Alec Newman as Paul Atreides. New additions to the cast include Alice Krige (Six Feet Under, Star Trek 8) as Lady Jessica, Edward Atterton as Duncan Idaho, Steven Berkoff (Atilla, Octopussy) as Stilgar, Jessica Brooks as Ghanima, Daniela Lunkewitz as Alia and James McAvoy (Band of Brothers) as Leto II. The most notable addition is that of Susan Sarandon (Rocky Horror Picture Show, Bull Durham) as Wensicia, a ruthless princess eager to restore her deposed family to rule the Universe.
The project is scheduled to begin production on April 3 in Prague with a four-month shooting schedule - and is slated to air in 2003 on SCI FI.
9 December, 2001
Following success with their original mini-series based on Frank Herbert's Dune, SCI FI has greenlit production of the sequel Children of Dune. This will be a six hour mini-series and is the first ever attempt to adapt the sequel to TV or film. The mini will be produced by John Harrison and Richard Rubinstein. This is meant to cover the second and third books of Herbert's series.
Production begins in April in Prague. The newly renovated and reopened Prague Studios will host the 16-week shoot. The series is tentatively scheduled for an early 2003 airing. It isn't known if screenwriter John Harrison will be doing this sequel after writing the original.
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