New Delhi:
Tabu, who plays Sister Francesca in the HBO Original Dune:Prophecy, said she accepted the offer “without a fight” as soon as she was approached. The official look of the series Tabu was released today by the Instagram handles of Jio Cinema and Dune:Prophecy. In the picture, Tabu is seen wearing a black dress. Her hair is neatly tied in a ponytail. Taboo appears dark in the picture. The photo’s caption read: “Sister Francesca. New HBO original series #DuneProphecy premieres.” Look:
Sharing the joy of being involved in such a project, Tabu said in a statement, “It has been an extraordinary experience to play Sister Francesca in Dune: Prophecy right from the moment I was approached for it and I said yes without batting an eye.”
He added, “It’s an actor’s pleasure that the makers trust him with a character that is so interesting, intriguing, intelligent and emotionally powerful. Needless to say, it was such an engaging process that delved into the depths of his complexity. I’m so excited to bring his story to India and to a global audience via JioCinema. Stay tuned as you’ll see me a little later in the season, but Dune Universe is so rich in history and intrigue that I can’t wait for audiences around the world to explore!”
According to Variety’s report, Tabu’s character is “strong, intelligent and attractive. In May, the creators of Dune: Prophecy released their first teaser. The teaser takes viewers back 10,000 years before the main story begins. Led by the powerful Valya Harkonnen (Emily Watson), the Bene Gesserit, with their mysterious influence, become key figures in the future of civilizations in editing.
In addition to Tabu and Emily Watson, Dune: Prophecy also stars Travis Fimmel, Josh Heuston, Olivia Williams and Mark Strong. The series is inspired by the novel Sisterhood Of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. It will be broadcast on JioCinema Premium.
