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A first-look image of Tabu inDune: Prophecyhas been revealed. Tabu is a Bollywood star, known for acclaimed movies such asAndhadhun,Drishyam, andHaider. She also played Gita Patel in the acclaimed Ang Lee filmLife of Pi. The upcoming Max series will focus on the history of the Bene Gesserit sisterhood in theDuneuniverse. In addition to Tabu,Dune: Prophecy’s leading castincludes Travis Fimmel, Emily Watson, Camilla Beeput, Sarah Lam, Olivia Williams, Jodhi May, and Mark Strong.
Now,Varietyhas revealed a first-look image and character details for Tabu’s role inDune: Prophecy. According to the source,Tabu will play Sister Francesca, who is described as “strong, intelligent and alluring, leaving a lasting impression wherever she goes. Once the great love of the Emperor,her return to the palace disrupts the delicate balance of power in the capital.” The Bollywood star also spoke positively about her experience in the role, noting that she “said yes without batting an eyelid' when she was initially offered a part inDune: Prophecy. Check out the image below:
Tabu’s Sister Francesca Character Speaks To Dune: Prophecy’s Main Themes
Dune: ProphecyWill Deal With Themes Of Power.
In addition to an update on Tabu’s role, the release clarified thatDune: Prophecywill be released on Maxsimultaneously in the United States and on JioCinema in India. This cross-release will help theseries garner appeal across both cultures, which will be especially useful given how massive the Indian market is at the moment. With experience in both Bollywood and Hollywood, Tabu herself will help bridge the gap between the two audiences and garner interest in the new prequel series.
Sister Francesca also holds great power, implying that Tabu’s role may be far more significant to the story.
The description of Tabu’s character also gives insight as to howthe Bene Gesserit sisterhoodwill operate in the series. Following primarily two Harkonnen sisters, theseries will focus a lot more on the power of women in theDuneuniverse, whose movie counterparts follow protagonist Paul Atreides as the main leader. Sister Francesca also holds great power, implying that Tabu’s role may be far more significant to the story. TheProphecytrailer already teased the extent of Bene Gesserit’s relationship with key House rulers, with the series showing just how the influential sisterhood becomes established.
Dune: Prophecy Timeline - How Long Before The Movies It’s Set
Dune: Prophecy will take place several millennia before the events of Dune but will still feature Harkonnens, Carrinos, Atreides, & the Bene Gesserit.
It will be fascinating to see how these political dynamics play out in the prequel. TheDunemoviesare already political enough as they are, dealing with issues of power, resources, and what happens when one’s dominion over these things is abused.Dune: Prophecywill take these themes and put them in the context of one of the series' most fascinating pieces of lore, the Bene Gesserit.
Dune: Prophecy
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Set in the universe of Frank Herbert’s Dune series, Dune: Prophecy, a sci-fi epic, follows the political and spiritual struggles on the desert planet of Arrakis. As factions vie for control of the prized spice melange, a prophesied hero emerges, challenging the balance of power and the fate of the galaxy.
