Dune: Prophecy Season 2 set to begin filming in August, confirms star Josh Heuston

Yes, you heard right. Josh Heuston, Dune: Prophecy fame, has confirmed in a recent interview with Collider that filming for its Season 2 is set to begin in August 2025 and will continue through the end of the year. Heuston, who portrays Constantine Corrino, the son of the Emperor, in Dune: Prophecy, also spoke about him reprising his character in season 2:

"Yes. Definitely in Season 2. We go back, I believe, in August, and then we're filming through the rest of the year."

Some reports also confirm that the filming will occur in Budapest, Hungary, and Amman, Jordan. The new season is expected to explore the political chaos following Emperor Javicco Corrino’s death and the rising influence of the Bene Gesserit in Dune: Prophecy. Read on to learn more about season 2.

Dune: Prophecy Season 2 set to begin filming in August

The renewal news comes ahead of the release of its season 1 finale, which underscores the trust HBO Max has in the show's potential. The show further delves deeper into the lore, those are 10,000 years before the events of Denis Villeneuve's Dune films.

Dune: Prophecy Season 2 is shaping up to continue the high-stakes, intrigue-heavy narrative that defined Season 1, and the recent update from Josh Heuston helps confirm that momentum is building behind the scenes.

The Chessboard is the Season 1 finale that left the galaxy at a pivotal turning point, while Emperor Javicco is dead, creating a power vacuum in the Imperium. Desmond Hart's true identity has been revealed, unfolding one of the major mysteries of the show. The commander of the Royal Fleet, Constantine Corrino, has now arrived on Arrakis, which suggests a potential clash of agendas and loyalties. Moreover, Valya, Ynez, and Kieran are en route to Arrakis, the most significant planet in the Dune universe because of its connection to spice and prophecy.

This builds a flame for future conflicts as multiple factions emerge on Arrakis. Season 2 has the chance to not just escalate conflict but expand the mythology, especially around the Sisterhood, the spice, and the seeds of future religious and political power plays.

Josh Heuston's character's return in Dune: Prophecy season 2 is significant, here is why

Josh Heuston’s confirmation that Constantine will return in Season 2 is significant. As a key member of the Corrino bloodline and a military leader, his presence on Arrakis could have major implications for control over the planet and the empire's future. Now, with the unoccupied throne, his status as an illegitimate heir adds another layer of potential power struggles. Josh described his character as 'fun' and 'loose' and expressed excitement to be back in the show again:

"I love playing Constantine. He’s such a loose, fun character. And the way Season 1 ends, you can tell that he's probably going to go on a bit of a ride after that. So, yeah, I'm excited to jump back into those shoes."

Heuston hinted at “a high level of conflict and secrecy” in Season 2, like what made Season 1 so compelling.

The lack of official plot details and marketing noise suggests HBO is holding back to build suspense — or perhaps to avoid leaks, given the show's heavy-twist nature. But Heuston’s remarks hint that the team is preparing for a bigger, more intense follow-up.

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Based on Season 1’s timeline, which wrapped in December 2023 and premiered in November 2024, there's an 11-month post-production window. This means that Dune: Prophecy Season 2 will not premiere in 2025. A realistic release window is late 2026, assuming a similar post-production schedule.

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