- By Ridhi Suri
- Fri, 18 Oct 2024 01:49 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Tabu Shines In DUNE: PROPHECY Trailer: The much-anticipated trailer of HBO Original series DUNE: PROPHECY, starring Tabu, has finally been unveiled. Set in the expansive Dune universe created by the esteemed author Frank Herbert, DUNE: PROPHECY takes place 10,000 years before Paul Atreides' rise to power. The cast boasts a talented lineup, including Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Camilla Beeput, Jihae, Tabu, Charithra Chandran, Jessica Barden, Emma Canning, and Yerin Ha.
The series follows two Harkonnen sisters as they face threats to humanity's future and establish the renowned sect known as the Bene Gesserit. This series promises to deliver a captivating narrative filled with intrigue and power dynamics within the legendary Dune universe. This six-episode season will premiere exclusively on JioCinema Premium on November 18th at 6:30 AM, with new episodes releasing every Monday thereafter.
Tabu makes a brief appearance as Sister Francesca, and is being hailed by fans in filmmakers alike. Praising her look, filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj took to his social media platform and wrote, "Filled with pride and joy for the pound of my heart @tabutiful jiska koi sani nahi." Replying to him, Tabu said, "I love you more than I can say…"
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DUNE: PROPHECY Cast
Emily Watson stars as Valya Harkonnen, the leader of the Sisterhood, while Olivia Williams portrays her sister, Tula Harkonnen, a Reverend Mother. Jodhi May plays Empress Natalya, a powerful royal who unites thousands of worlds through her marriage to Emperor Corrino. Sarah-Sofie Boussnina takes on the role of Princess Ynez, an independent young heir grappling with the pressures of her responsibilities. Shalom Brune-Franklin appears as Mikaela, a determined Fremen woman serving the royal family while yearning for a home planet she's never known.
Faoileann Cunningham plays Sister Jen, an unpredictable acolyte in training, while Aoife Hinds portrays Sister Emeline, a fervent acolyte from a lineage of martyrs. Chloe Lea is Lila, the youngest acolyte at the Sisterhood School, known for her deep empathy.
Travis Fimmel features as Desmond Hart, a charismatic soldier with a mysterious past seeking the Emperor's trust, even at the Sisterhood's expense. Mark Strong plays Emperor Javicco Corrino, a ruler from a lineage of wartime emperors, tasked with governing the Imperium and maintaining fragile peace.
Jade Anouka is Sister Theodosia, an ambitious acolyte hiding a perilous secret, and Chris Mason portrays Keiran Atreides, a Swordmaster whose aspirations to honour his family name are challenged by an unexpected connection to a royal family member.
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