Exclusive: Max’s Dune prequel series Dune: The Sisterhood is set to relaunch production in Budapest “any day now” and will continue throughout the course of the WGA and SAG strikes, a source close to the show tells Deadline.
The series thus takes the path of House of the Dragon and Industry, given that, like those HBO titles, which we reported on earlier in the day, The Sisterhood is an Equity contract production with some from SAG-AFTRA also in the mix. And per guidance from the actors guild stateside, members working under Equity contracts are to “continue to report.”
The Sisterhood resumes production following a November launch, leading into a hiatus that always was planned, our source tells us, to get around winter conditions in Hungary. The show also notably lost director Johan Renck, creator and pilot writer Diane Ademu-John (as co-showrunner) and stars Shirley Henderson and Indira Varma earlier this year,...
The series thus takes the path of House of the Dragon and Industry, given that, like those HBO titles, which we reported on earlier in the day, The Sisterhood is an Equity contract production with some from SAG-AFTRA also in the mix. And per guidance from the actors guild stateside, members working under Equity contracts are to “continue to report.”
The Sisterhood resumes production following a November launch, leading into a hiatus that always was planned, our source tells us, to get around winter conditions in Hungary. The show also notably lost director Johan Renck, creator and pilot writer Diane Ademu-John (as co-showrunner) and stars Shirley Henderson and Indira Varma earlier this year,...
- 7/14/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Olivia Williams and Jodhi May have been cast in Max’s “Dune: The Sisterhood,” taking over the roles of Tula Harkonnen and Empress Natalya, respectively.
Williams replaces Shirley Henderson, who exited the series in February along with director Johan Renck. “Game of Thrones” vet Indira Varma, who had originally been cast to play Natalya, is leaving the show due to scheduling conflicts. Amid the casting shakeup, Anna Foerster (“Lou” ) has also joined the series as a director for multiple episodes, including the pilot.
Williams is repped by Independent Talent Group, CAA and Schreck Rose Dapello Adams Berlin & Dunham. May is repped by Accelerate and APA. Foerster is repped by WME and Paul Hastings, Llp.
“Dune: The Sisterhood,” which is set in the world of author Frank Herbert’s “Dune” and adapted from the novel “Sisterhood of Dune” by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, follows the Harkonnen Sisters as...
Williams replaces Shirley Henderson, who exited the series in February along with director Johan Renck. “Game of Thrones” vet Indira Varma, who had originally been cast to play Natalya, is leaving the show due to scheduling conflicts. Amid the casting shakeup, Anna Foerster (“Lou” ) has also joined the series as a director for multiple episodes, including the pilot.
Williams is repped by Independent Talent Group, CAA and Schreck Rose Dapello Adams Berlin & Dunham. May is repped by Accelerate and APA. Foerster is repped by WME and Paul Hastings, Llp.
“Dune: The Sisterhood,” which is set in the world of author Frank Herbert’s “Dune” and adapted from the novel “Sisterhood of Dune” by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, follows the Harkonnen Sisters as...
- 6/30/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Excitement builds as the epic trailer for the intricate sci-fi spectacular Dune Part Two made its debut this week. The trailer showcased the original’s stars; Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Charlotte Rampling, Stephen McKinley Henderson, and Josh Brolin mix it up with the brand-new characters portrayed by the actor additions of Austin Butler, Tim Blake Nelson, Christopher Walken, Florence Pugh, Souheila Yacoub and Léa Seydoux.
As the war for spice rages on, Max will be streaming an original series titled Dune: The Sisterhood, which would serve as a companion piece to the Denis Villeneuve films. Deadline has just unveiled some casting changes along with a new director. Olivia Williams, known for The Crown, and Jodhi May, known for The Witcher, are joining the cast. Williams will be taking over for Shirley Henderson’s role of Tula Harkonnen following Henderson’s exit earlier this year in February.
As the war for spice rages on, Max will be streaming an original series titled Dune: The Sisterhood, which would serve as a companion piece to the Denis Villeneuve films. Deadline has just unveiled some casting changes along with a new director. Olivia Williams, known for The Crown, and Jodhi May, known for The Witcher, are joining the cast. Williams will be taking over for Shirley Henderson’s role of Tula Harkonnen following Henderson’s exit earlier this year in February.
- 6/30/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Olivia Williams and Jodhi May have been cast in Max’s “Dune: The Sisterhood” (working title) following the exits of previously announced cast members Shirley Henderson and Indira Varma. Henderson departed the series amid “creative changes” made in February, while Varma’s departure was due to scheduling conflicts.
Additionally, Anna Foerster is now set as a director on the series, replacing Johan Renck, who departed at the same time as Henderson.
In November, series creator Diane Ademu-John stepped down as co-showrunner, but she remains involved as executive producer.
Williams will play Tula Harkonnen, while May plays Natalya. Set in the world of “Dune” 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, the series follows the Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect known as the Bene Gesserit. The prequel is based on the novel “Sisterhood of Dune” by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.
Additionally, Anna Foerster is now set as a director on the series, replacing Johan Renck, who departed at the same time as Henderson.
In November, series creator Diane Ademu-John stepped down as co-showrunner, but she remains involved as executive producer.
Williams will play Tula Harkonnen, while May plays Natalya. Set in the world of “Dune” 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, the series follows the Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect known as the Bene Gesserit. The prequel is based on the novel “Sisterhood of Dune” by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.
- 6/30/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Olivia Williams (The Crown) and Jodhi May (The Witcher) have joined the cast of the Max Original series Dune: The Sisterhood (w/t).
Williams is taking over the role of Tula Harkonnen following Shirley Henderson’s exit in February. May is being recast in the role of Natalya as Indira Varma steps down due to a scheduling conflict, Deadline hears.
Additionally, Anna Foerster (Lou) will direct multiple episodes including the premiere. Foerster is taking over duties following Johan Renck’s exit which Deadline announced exclusively earlier this year.
Set within the mystical world of Dune, created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, Dune: The Sisterhood (w/t) follows the Harkonnen Sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect known as the Bene Gesserit. The series is adapted from the novel Sisterhood of Dune, written...
Williams is taking over the role of Tula Harkonnen following Shirley Henderson’s exit in February. May is being recast in the role of Natalya as Indira Varma steps down due to a scheduling conflict, Deadline hears.
Additionally, Anna Foerster (Lou) will direct multiple episodes including the premiere. Foerster is taking over duties following Johan Renck’s exit which Deadline announced exclusively earlier this year.
Set within the mystical world of Dune, created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, Dune: The Sisterhood (w/t) follows the Harkonnen Sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect known as the Bene Gesserit. The series is adapted from the novel Sisterhood of Dune, written...
- 6/30/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Alfonso Cuarón took the top feature film award for Roma at tonight’s 71st Annual DGA Awards, fellow feature film nominee Adam McKay took the TV drama series nod for Succession and Bo Burnham snagged the first-time director nod for Eighth Grade.
“Roma simply doesn’t exist without the generosity of spirit and effortless grace of Yalitza (Aparicio) and Marina (De Tavira). They somehow with the rest of my beautiful cast managed to bring to life this film from my memory,” Cuarón said in accepting the award for his film that is an homage to his childhood.
The guild award has been a top bellwether for the best directing Oscar. Last year’s winner Guillermo del Toro, who presented tonight’s award to Cuarón, went on to win the Academy Award in directing for The Shape of Water. The film won four Oscars in all, including best picture. The guild...
“Roma simply doesn’t exist without the generosity of spirit and effortless grace of Yalitza (Aparicio) and Marina (De Tavira). They somehow with the rest of my beautiful cast managed to bring to life this film from my memory,” Cuarón said in accepting the award for his film that is an homage to his childhood.
The guild award has been a top bellwether for the best directing Oscar. Last year’s winner Guillermo del Toro, who presented tonight’s award to Cuarón, went on to win the Academy Award in directing for The Shape of Water. The film won four Oscars in all, including best picture. The guild...
- 2/3/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The Directors Guild of America announced its television, commercial and documentary nominations on Monday, unveiling a lineup of nominees that includes actors-turned-directors Jason Bateman, Donald Glover, Bill Hader, Ben Stiller and Sacha Baron Cohen.
Bateman was nominated for an episode of “Ozark,” Glover for “Atlanta,” Hader for “Barry” and Stiller for “Escape at Dannemora” — while Baron Cohen shared a directing nomination with three others for an episode of his Showtime series “Who Is America?”
Other nominees included Adam McKay for the series “Celebration,” Jean-Marc Vallee for “Sharp Objects,” Barry Levinson for “Paterno” and Spike Jonze for his Apple Homepod commercial.
As usual, the roster of nominees was predominantly male, with 44 men nominated and only seven women.
Also Read: Female Directors Dropped to Just 8 Percent of the Top 250 Films in 2018, Study Finds
Shows receiving multiple nominations include “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Atlanta,” each of which have two nominations in the comedy category,...
Bateman was nominated for an episode of “Ozark,” Glover for “Atlanta,” Hader for “Barry” and Stiller for “Escape at Dannemora” — while Baron Cohen shared a directing nomination with three others for an episode of his Showtime series “Who Is America?”
Other nominees included Adam McKay for the series “Celebration,” Jean-Marc Vallee for “Sharp Objects,” Barry Levinson for “Paterno” and Spike Jonze for his Apple Homepod commercial.
As usual, the roster of nominees was predominantly male, with 44 men nominated and only seven women.
Also Read: Female Directors Dropped to Just 8 Percent of the Top 250 Films in 2018, Study Finds
Shows receiving multiple nominations include “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Atlanta,” each of which have two nominations in the comedy category,...
- 1/7/2019
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
The Directors Guild of America is out with the TV, documentary and commercial nominees for its 71st annual DGA Awards. Check out the full list below.
Its 2019 film nominations will be released Tuesday, and the winners will be read February 2 during the trophy show at Hollywood & Highland’s Ray Dolby Ballroom. Kathleen McGill, Mimi Deaton and Don Mischer will receive career honors that night, and FX Networks will pick up the DGA Diversity Award.
Here is full list of its TV, docu and commercial nominees, with annotations by the guild.
Its 2019 film nominations will be released Tuesday, and the winners will be read February 2 during the trophy show at Hollywood & Highland’s Ray Dolby Ballroom. Kathleen McGill, Mimi Deaton and Don Mischer will receive career honors that night, and FX Networks will pick up the DGA Diversity Award.
Here is full list of its TV, docu and commercial nominees, with annotations by the guild.
- 1/7/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Brenda Goodman: In a New Space David & Schweitzer Contemporary, NYC September 8 - October 1, 2017
If there is a thread that unites the varied bodies of work that the protean painter Brenda Goodman has produced over her five-decade career, it is the sense of urgency -- in the need of the artist to articulate her thoughts and emotions onto the painted surface, but also a feeling of immediacy in the directness of expression, the painterly "hand" manifest in the work. Even in the Ingre-esque drawings of her work in the 1970s, one senses Goodman's need to capture a moment, a relationship between her psychological characters, and then move on, leaving a generous space unfinished for the viewer to move around in. This restlessness pervades her work, in fact defines it, as she jumps from style to style, figure to abstraction, throughout different periods.
What is most surprising about Goodman’s recent work,...
If there is a thread that unites the varied bodies of work that the protean painter Brenda Goodman has produced over her five-decade career, it is the sense of urgency -- in the need of the artist to articulate her thoughts and emotions onto the painted surface, but also a feeling of immediacy in the directness of expression, the painterly "hand" manifest in the work. Even in the Ingre-esque drawings of her work in the 1970s, one senses Goodman's need to capture a moment, a relationship between her psychological characters, and then move on, leaving a generous space unfinished for the viewer to move around in. This restlessness pervades her work, in fact defines it, as she jumps from style to style, figure to abstraction, throughout different periods.
What is most surprising about Goodman’s recent work,...
- 9/26/2017
- by bradleyrubenstein
- www.culturecatch.com
Signs & Symbols Whitney Museum of American Art Through October 28, 2012 Saturday I woke up early, went for a run in Central Park, had breakfast at The Carlyle, and at 10 went over to the Whitney Museum to meet the artist and director Michael Lee Nirenberg (I just finished an interview with him on his new performance documentary Redacted), the actor James Franco, who Nirenberg was meeting to discuss doing the voice-over narrative for another doc, and Nirenberg's assistant Lana (who also works in the film industry, mostly punching up scripts for comedies) to catch the new exhibit Signs & Symbols, featuring the work of Adolph Gottlieb, Mark Tobey, Will Barnet, Forrest Bess, and others.
Drawn from the permanent collection, the works in the show represent a strain of graphic expressionism that was largely overshadowed in the Fifties by more painterly works, such as Jackson Pollock's spattered canvases and Mark Rothko's stained, atmospheric takes on Veronica's Veil.
Drawn from the permanent collection, the works in the show represent a strain of graphic expressionism that was largely overshadowed in the Fifties by more painterly works, such as Jackson Pollock's spattered canvases and Mark Rothko's stained, atmospheric takes on Veronica's Veil.
- 7/5/2012
- by bradleyrubenstein
- www.culturecatch.com
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