Hulu Greenlights 'Handmaid's Tale' Sequel 'The Testaments', Announces Full Cast

Series Confirmed: Hulu has officially greenlit "The Testaments," based on Margaret Atwood's 2019 novel.

Timeline: The story picks up over 15 years after the events depicted in "The Handmaid's Tale."

Returning Talent: Ann Dowd will reprise her iconic role as Aunt Lydia. Bruce Miller, creator of "The Handmaid's Tale," serves as creator and showrunner. Elisabeth Moss (June Osborne) joins as an executive producer and may guest star.

New Generation Focus: The series centers on a new generation of young women navigating life within Gilead, including Agnes (June's daughter Hannah, played by Chase Infiniti) and Daisy (Lucy Halliday).

Expanded Cast: Nine new actors join the series, including Amy Seimetz as Paula, Mabel Li as Aunt Vidala, and Brad Alexander as Commander Garth. Rowan Blanchard and Mattea Conforti were previously announced.

Why this matters: This series expands the critically acclaimed "Handmaid's Tale" universe, offering a fresh perspective on Gilead through the eyes of younger characters while continuing the story threads established in the original series and Atwood's sequel novel. It explores themes of indoctrination, resistance, and the fight for freedom from a different generational viewpoint.

Q: When does 'The Testaments' take place?

A: The series is set more than 15 years after the events of 'The Handmaid\'s Tale'.

Q: Which characters from 'The Handmaid\'s Tale' are confirmed for 'The Testaments'?

A: Ann Dowd will return as Aunt Lydia. Elisabeth Moss serves as an executive producer and might appear as June Osborne. The character Agnes is June's daughter, Hannah.

Q: Is this based on a book?

A: Yes, it's based on Margaret Atwood's 2019 novel "The Testaments," which is a sequel to her original "The Handmaid's Tale" novel.

Expect a shift in perspective, focusing on the experiences of young women raised within Gilead.

The series will further explore the inner workings and future of Gilead, building upon the world established in "The Handmaid's Tale."

Key characters like Aunt Lydia return, while the fate and potential involvement of June Osborne remain a point of interest connected to the original show's finale.

Understand the challenges faced by a generation indoctrinated into Gilead's oppressive system and their potential paths to resistance.

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