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Max and Legendary Television’s Dune: Prophecy has reportedly cast famed Indian actress Tabu for the recurring role of Sister Francesca.
While we still may not have a timeframe as to when we can expect the prequel series, we do have some casting to pass along for Max and Legendary Television’s Dune: Prophecy. Earlier today, Variety reported exclusively that legendary Indian actress Tabu (Maachis, Chandni Bar) has been tapped for the recurring role of Sister Francesca. Here’s a look at the official overview of the character that was released: “Strong, intelligent, and alluring, Sister Francesca leaves a lasting impression in her wake. Once a great love of the Emperor, her return to the palace strains the balance of power in the capital.”
Based on the novel Sisterhood Of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, the prequel series also stars Olivia Williams (The Crown), Jodhi May (The Witcher), Emily Watson (Chernobyl) Travis Fimmel (Vikings, Raised by Wolves), Sarah-Sofie Boussnina (The Colony), Shalom Brune-Franklin (The Tourist), Faoileann Cunningham (The Northman), Aoife Hinds (Normal People), Chloe Lea (Foundation), Mark Strong (Tár), Jade Anouka (His Dark Materials), and Chris Mason (Broadchurch).
What We Know About Max’s Dune: Prophecy
Frank Herbert‘s Dune portrays a future in which humanity has spread across the galaxy to thousands of worlds, all ruled by the Padishah Emperor, The Imperium. Set 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, the prequel series explores this universe through the eyes of a mysterious order of women: the Bene Gesserit. Given extraordinary abilities by their mastery of the body and the mind, the Bene Gesserit expertly weaves through the feudal politics and intrigue of The Imperium, pursuing plans of their own that will ultimately lead them to the enigmatic planet Arrakis — known to its inhabitants as Dune.
Created by writer Diane Ademu-John, the series sees Alison Schapker serving as showrunner. Ademu-John, Schapker, Denis Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts, Scott Z. Burns, Matthew King, John Cameron, Cait Collins, and Brian Herbert executive produce. In addition, Byron Merritt and Kim Herbert will executive produce on behalf of the Frank Herbert estate, with Anderson serving as co-producer. Anna Foerster directed several episodes and will serve as executive producer. HBO Max’s Dune: Prophecy is co-produced by the streaming service and Legendary Television, the TV arm of Legendary, which is behind the current film franchise.
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