Frank Herbert's Children of Dune

adventure
drama
fantasy
sci-fi
TV-14

Set several years after the events of the first miniseries, the story follows the continued struggle for control over the desert planet Arrakis and the precious spice melange. As Paul Atreides' empire faces internal conspiracies and external threats from rival houses, his sister Alia serves as regent while his young twin children, Leto II and Ghanima, grow into their own destinies. The series explores themes of political intrigue, religious fundamentalism, and the heavy burden of prescience as the next generation of House Atreides attempts to secure a future for humanity.

Released: 2003-03-16

Director: Greg Yaitanes

Producers: David R. Kappes Richard P. Rubinstein

Writer: John Harrison

Editor: Edward A. Warschilka

Cinematography: Arthur Reinhart

Music: Brian Tyler

Production: Blixa Film Produktion New Amsterdam Entertainment

Distributor: Sci Fi Channel

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Characters

Paul Atreides / The Preacher Alec Newman
Leto II Atreides James McAvoy
Ghanima Atreides Jessica Brooks
Alia Atreides Daniela Amavia
Lady Jessica Alice Krige
Princess Wensicia Corrino Susan Sarandon
Princess Irulan Julie Cox
Duncan Idaho Edward Atterton
Baron Vladimir Harkonnen Ian McNeice
Chani Barbora Kodetová
Stilgar Steven Berkoff
Gurney Halleck P. H. Moriarty

Episodes

Part One: Messiah

Emperor Paul Atreides faces a conspiracy to overthrow him while dealing with the birth of his twins, Leto II and Ghanima, and the loss of his prescient vision.

Released: 2003-03-16
Part Two: The Children

Paul's sister Alia sinks into madness as the twins grow up and House Corrino plots to assassinate them.

Released: 2003-03-17
Part Three: The Golden Path

Leto II accepts his destiny and undergoes a physical transformation to save humanity, leading to the final confrontation with Alia.

Released: 2003-03-18