Tabu to play this role in Dune series titled Dune: Prophecy

According to a report in Variety, Tabu has joined the cast of Max prequel series Dune: Prophecy alongside an ensemble of cast including, Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Johdi May, Mark Strong, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Josh Heuston, Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, Edward Davis, Aoife Hinds, Chris Mason, and Shalom Brune-Franklin.

As per the report, Tabu will recur in the role of Sister Francesca. The character is described as “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.”

The series was originally commissioned in 2019 under the title Dune: The Sisterhood, inspired by the novel “Sisterhood of Dune” written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.

Alison Schapker serves as showrunner and executive producer. Diane Ademu-John co-developed the series and serves as executive producer. Anna Foerster executive produced and directed multiple episodes including the first. Jordan Goldberg, Mark Tobey, John Cameron, Matthew King, Scott Z. Burns, and Jon Spaihts executive produce with Brian Herbert, along with Byron Merritt and Kim Herbert as executive producers for the Frank Herbert estate. Anderson serves as co-producer. The series is co-produced by Max and Legendary Television with Legendary also producing the film franchise.

Dune: Part Two released in theatres in March. A third part is in the making.