The prequel series Dune: Prophecy is set to premiere on HBO and Max on November 17; Indian fans can catch the sci-fi series a day later on November 18 on Jio Cinema Premium. Tabu has a recurring role on the eagerly anticipated show, and her red carpet look in a custom-made couture gown by Indian designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla did not disappoint. Here’s what the Khufiya star had to say about her look for the Dune: Prophecy premiere.
Tabu walks Dune: Prophecy red carpet in black couture gown
Walking on the massive red carpet for the New York City premiere with her Dune: Prophecy co-stars, Tabu looked stunning in the black couture gown that reinterpreted the classic Angrakha by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla. Crafted from pure Khadi silk, the gown showcases the revival of the designers’ iconic ‘Crushed Silk’ collection.
Speaking to the streamer Max on the red carpet, the actress shared, “It’s a custom-made dress. It’s taken like a month to create. It’s by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, the most celebrated designers in India.” She plays the pivotal character of Sister Francesca in the sci-fi series, and her red carpet look matches that of her character in Dune: Prophecy.
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Tabu as Sister Francesca on Dune: Prophecy
While Tabu’s character is recurring for this upcoming series, it has the potential to return if the show is renewed for a second season. She is the former lover of Emperor Javicco Corrino (Mark Strong), and her reappearance at the palace causes a disruption amongst the people. Francesca is said to be ”strong, intelligent, and alluring,” and Bridgerton’s Charithra Chandran plays the younger version of Francesca in the show.
Also starring Emily Watson and Olivia Williams as the Harkonnen sisters, Dune: Prophecy is set 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, played by Timothee Chalamet in the Dune film franchise. The series, helmed by showrunner Alison Schapker, focuses on the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.
