The first look of actor Tabu as Sister Francesca in ‘Dune: Prophecy’ is now out. The Bollywood star has also shared that she accepted the prequel series to Denis Villeneuve's hit Dune films "without batting an eyelid". Tabu is thrilled that the creators trusted her with this character and is excited to be joining the Dune universe.
Tabu as Sister Francesca in Dune: Prophecy
In a latest poster from the show, Tabu can be seen dressed in an all- black outfit. Her hair is tied in a ponytail. She said in a statement, “It has been an extraordinary experience playing Sister Francesca in Dune: Prophecy right from the moment I was approached for it, and I said yes without batting an eyelid.”
She added, “It’s an actor’s delight to be trusted by the creators with a character that is so interesting, intriguing, intelligent and emotionally powerful. Needless to say, it was such an immersive process diving into the depths of her complexity. I’m so excited to bring her story to the Indian and global audience through JioCinema. Stay tuned as you’ll see me a little later in the season, but the Dune Universe is so rich in its history and intrigue, I can’t wait for audiences around the world to explore it!”
As per the logline of 'Dune: Prophecy', “once the great love of the Emperor, her return to the palace disrupts the delicate balance of power in the capital”.
About Dune: Prophecy
‘Dune: Prophecy’, which is set 10,000 years before Paul Atreides' ascension, follows two Harkonnen sisters as they fight evil forces that threaten humanity's destiny and found the legendary Bene Gesserit sect. The upcoming series will stream in India on JioCinema Premium. The release date has not been announced yet.
Besides Tabu, the cast for Dune: Prophecy includes Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Johdi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, and Shalom Brune-Franklin.