Tabu Cast As Bene Gesserit Sister In Dune Prequel TV Series
Tabu was last seen in the heist comedy 'Crew', alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon.
Actor Tabu has joined the cast of 'Dune: Prophecy', a prequel series to director Denis Villeneuve's blockbuster film franchise.
Tabu will star in the recurring role of Sister Francesca, described as a "strong, intelligent, and alluring" character, according to a report in entertainment outlet Variety.
According to the report, the series was originally commissioned in 2019 under the title "Dune: The Sisterhood." It is inspired by the novel "Sisterhood of Dune" written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.
In Villeneuve's 2021 and 2024 feature adaptations of Frank Herbert's 'Dune' novels, Charlotte Rampling played Reverend Mother Mohiam, the Emperor's Bene Gesserit Truthsayer. Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) was the Bene Gesserit mother of the protagonist Paul Atreides, played by Timothee Chalamet.
'Dune: Prophecy', an HBO Max series hailing from Legendary Television, is set 10,000 years before the events of Frank Herbert's 'Dune'.
As per official logline, "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."
The makers are yet to announce a premiere date of 'Dune: Prophecy', which also stars Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, and Shalom Brune-Franklin.
Tabu has previously starred in international projects such as 'The Namesake', 'Life of Pi', and the BBC miniseries 'A Suitable Boy'.
She was last seen in the heist comedy 'Crew', alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon. Directed by Rajesh A Krishnan, the movie hit the screens on March 29 and has grossed over Rs 150 crore at the ticket window.
(With PTI inputs)
