Netizens liken Mumbai sandstorm to Tabu announcing her entry into Dune universe, check out reactions!

Netizens are comparing the Mumbai sandstorm to Tabu announcing her entry into the Dune universe—take a look at the reactions!

Indian actress Tabu has been roped in for the upcoming streaming series 'Dune: Prophecy'. She will be seen in a recurring role in the series that serves as the prequel to filmmaker Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune', which was released in 2021.

The series was originally commissioned in 2019 under the title 'Dune: The Sisterhood', reports 'Variety'. It is inspired by the novel 'Sisterhood of Dune' written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.

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It has been a few hours since the announcement and the netizens have already flooded 'X' with their reaction. Take a look:

Tabu casting in DUNE? okayyyy im 💺 pic.twitter.com/TU9tMzdn9u

— 𝖘𝖍𝖊𝖖𝖚𝖊𝖊𝖓 (@keykinn) May 14, 2024

The way @sahirfanboi manifested Tabu in the Dune universe!! Iconic if you ask me! https://t.co/L4li8oVaM9

— alexis something rose (@silamsiva) May 14, 2024

Mumbai - The Tabu effect

DUNE: PROPHECY.' pic.twitter.com/KApeqyVmFu

— Krishnematic (@krishnasinghc1) May 14, 2024

Good morning Tabu is in a Dune project pic.twitter.com/iSFvAsba4n

— Advit (@advitwake) May 14, 2024

This is my desert. My Arrakis. My Dune."

~Tabu https://t.co/7UhSHVDUMh

— Sumitman (Blue tick) ✨ (@Extra_anxiety) May 14, 2024

Some crazy BTL stunt to announce Tabu in Dune. https://t.co/5eHbUwnF08

— Arvin Vaz (@arvn_vaz) May 14, 2024

So you’re telling me that Mumbai got a sandstorm on the day it was announced that Tabu will be a part of the new Dune movie AND you think she’s not a goddess???????

— mardood (@sameiy_) May 14, 2024

As per 'Variety', Tabu will be seen 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".

'Dune: Prophecy' will also star: 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. The series has had a long road to the screen, including multiple showrunner changes and a creative reset in 2023.

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