Indian actress Tabu has been roped in for the upcoming streaming series `Dune: Prophecy`. She will be seen in a recurring role in the series that serves as the prequel to filmmaker Denis Villeneuve`s `Dune`, which was released in 2021. The series was originally commissioned in 2019 under the title `Dune: The Sisterhood`, reports `Variety`. It is inspired by the novel `Sisterhood of Dune` written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.
The official logline says, “Set within the expansive universe of `Dune`, created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, `Dune: Prophecy` follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.”
As per `Variety`, Tabu will be seen in the role of Sister Francesca. The character is described as “strong, intelligent, and alluring, Sister Francesca leaves a lasting impression in her wake. Once a great love of the Emperor, her return to the palace strains the balance of power in the capital”.
`Dune: Prophecy` will also star: 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. The series has had a long road to the screen, including multiple showrunner changes and a creative reset in 2023.
Alison Schapker serves as showrunner and executive producer.
Tabu is one of the best actors in India and has two National Awards to her credit- one for `Maachis` and one for `Chandni Bar`. She is known for her work in Hindi cinema like `Andhadhun`, `Cheeni Kum`, and `Haider` among others. Tabu has also appeared in international productions including `Life of Pi`, `The Namesake`, and the BBC miniseries `A Suitable Boy` .
Tabu was last seen on the big screen in the film `Crew` which also starred Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon along with Kapil Sharma and Diljit Dosanjh. She played the role of an air hostess who takes part in a heist. She will next be seen in the film `Auron Main Kahan Dum Tha` opposite Ajay Devgn.
(with inputs from IANS)
