Tabu Plays a Quiet Force in 'Dune: Prophecy'

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The long-awaited show Dune: Prophecy released its first full trailer on Thursday.

Set 10,000 years before the events of Denis Villeneuve Dune films, the series focuses on the rise of the Bene Gesserit and House Harkonnen.

The addition of Bollywood superstar Tabu to the cast has only added to the excitement among Indian fans.

HBO announced that Dune: Prophecy will premiere on November 17th.

Here’s a breakdown of the trailer.

‘Dune: Prophecy’ Trailer Highlights Key Characters and Conflicts

The new trailer for Dune: Prophecy is full of heartwarming moments, centering on Emily Watson as Valya Harkonnen and Olivia Williams as Tula Harkonnen.

This establishes that the Brotherhood is not liked and that these two have to work to save it from threatening forces.

The trailer also teases the conflict between the Atreides and Harkonnen, as Tabu, playing Sister Francesca, silently watches.

Have you checked out the trailer yet?

‘Dune: Prophecy’ debuts on HBO and Max

Based on the novel Dune Brotherhoodthe next will chart the rise of the Bene Gesserit long before the birth of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet).

The official logline reads: “Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they battle forces that threaten the future of humanity and establish the legendary sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit. Dune: Prophecy is inspired by romance Dune Brotherhoodwritten by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.”

‘Dune: Prophecy’ features a star-studded cast and crew

The series is co-produced by HBO and Legendary Television. Alison Schapker is the showrunner and executive producer. Diane Ademu-John co-developed the series and is also an executive producer.

The show’s stellar cast includes Watson as Valya Harkonnen, Olivia Williams as Tula Harkonnen, Mark Strong as Emperor Javicco Corrion, Josh Heuston as Constantine Corrino, Chris Mason as Keiran Atreides, Jodhi May as Empress Natalya and Sara-Sofie Bousinna as the Princess Ynez.

It has six episodes, each scheduled for release every Sunday.