Hyderabad:Basking in the success of Crew,acclaimed actor Tabu adds another feather to her illustrious cap as she joins the cast of the Hollywood series Dune: Prophecy. She's taking on a prominent role in this show, which acts as a prequel to the 2021 released movie Dune by Denis Villeneuve starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya.
The series was first announced in 2019 as Dune: The Sisterhood and draws inspiration from the book Sisterhood of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. In Dune: Prophecy, set 10,000 years before Paul Atreides' rise, Tabu plays Sister Francesca. She's described as strong, smart, and captivating, with a history of romance with the Emperor. Her return to the palace shakes things up.
Tabu, who has two National Awards to her credit, will be sharing screen with a star-studded cast including Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, and others. It's been a bumpy journey to production with changes in leadership and a reboot in 2023. Alison Schapker is now leading the show.