Spoilers ahead for the Season 1 finale of The Testaments.

Shortly after its debut, The Handmaid's Tale became an Emmy-winning success and one of the best Hulu shows to watch. While that series ended with The Handmaid's Tale series finale, those with a Hulu subscription were recently treated to its spinoff The Testaments. Fans were delighted when Elisabeth Moss returned as June, and she did another appearance in the Season 1 finale. While huge revelations were shared about her character and Hannah/Agnes, Moss explained why a rescue mission would be "complicated" where things currently stand.

The Testaments finale had some huge bombshells, with June realizing that Daisy knows Hannah/Agnes, and Chase Infiniti's character learning who her birth mother was. During an interview with TV Line about the book-to-screen adaptation, Elisabeth Moss explained why the former Handmaid can't just rush in and extract her daughter. In the actress/director/producer's words:

Points were made. While June tried to rescue her daughter a number of times throughout The Handmaid's Tale, they often resulted in Hannah being moved further away from her. And now that she's a young woman who's been further indoctrinated in the ways of Gilead, it might be even harder. That is, until Daisy slowly helps her realize that she needs to get out of the fictional country. The Testaments has been renewed for Season 2 on Hulu, so we'll have to see what comes next for the spinoff.

The final scene of June reading Daisy's note might have also included an appearance of her younger daughter Baby Nichole, who was born in Gilead. While Daisy is an older Nichole in the Testaments book, showrunner Bruce Miller confirmed that wasn't the case in the TV show. After all, he wanted Daisy and Hannah/Agnes to be around the same age, rather than have a significant age difference. So it's perfectly possible that the little girl seen playing is actually June's other daughter. We'll have to wait for Season 2 for more information.

When The Handmaid's Tale ended with its sixth season, some fans were disappointed that June and Luke didn't actually get to rescue Hannah. Those of us who read The Testaments knew why this couldn't happen just yet, but now that Elisabeth Moss' character knows where her daughter is, it should be interesting to see what comes next.

The Testaments is streaming in its entirety on Hulu as part of the 2026 TV schedule. Hopefully, production on Season 2 starts soon so we can return to this very different corner of Gilead.

Spoilers ahead from The Testaments through the Season 1 finale ("Secateurs")! If you're not caught up, you can catch the latest episode with a Hulu subscription. 🛑

As season finales go, The Testaments had a little bit of everything we could hope for in a big episode, including a wedding (albeit a sad one), a kiss, a tragic end for one character, and a lot of uncertainty about quite a few things to leave us waiting for Season 2. To say that I have a lot of feelings after the episode arrived on the 2026 TV schedule would be an understatement. However, the thing I want to talk about right now is Daisy's relationship with June.

The Scene That Got Me Emotional

In the Season 1 finale of The Testaments, there's a scene where Daisy (Lucy Halliday) reunites with June to petition her help to get Becka out of Gilead so she isn't executed for killing her father. June, however, is there to retrieve Daisy and pull her out of this situation, deciding that it's too dangerous for her. And then she finds out that Agnes -- her daughter Hannah -- is one of the girls Daisy is close to. This throws June for a loop and also leaves her torn about what to do, because Daisy is clearly treading on thin ice working undercover for May Day, and proving to be a bit unpredictable. Yet Daisy stands her ground, even saying:

It seems to go against June's protective instincts, but she lets Daisy return to Gilead, after a hug, a kiss and a desperate plea to stay safe. It's impossible not to see so much June in the way Daisy stands her ground and wants to protect the girls she's becoming close to. It's impossible for me not to wish that June was actually Daisy's mother, but she really isn't, as much as I wish she was, and this scene totally messed with my heart!

Daisy Is Not June's Biological Daughter (In The Show, Anyway)

If you've read Margaret Atwood's 2019 book, The Testaments, on which this new sequel series is based, you're aware that Daisy is actually Nichole in the novel. However, The Testaments showrunner made it clear in an interview with THR in April that Daisy is not Nichole in the TV show:

From what Miller went on to say, the goal was very much to make June a mother-figure (albeit an "absent mother figure") to Daisy. This big change for the book-to-screen adaptation makes sense, from a timeline perspective, considering the TV show takes place four years after the finale of The Handmaid's Tale, while the book had a 15-year jump forward.

June and Nick's daughter, Nichole/Holly, was just a baby at the end of The Handmaid's Tale, and significantly younger than her half-sister Agnes/Hannah, June's daughter with Luke. For the story we're seeing in this series, where Daisy and Agnes are around the same age, they would've needed to ignore the timeline from the original series in order to age-up Nichole.

Maybe a part of me is still holding onto what I know from the book when I see June and Daisy together, but I think that wish that they were actually mother and daughter also stems from seeing how June is with Daisy on screen. And, let's face it, Daisy looks like she could be June's daughter.

In an interview with People that ran today, following the finale, Miller addressed their resemblance while also describing his intention for the dynamic between Daisy and June, saying,

I love the relationship we're seeing between June and Daisy on screen. Still, I can't help but feel a bit of loss, not only for the mother-daughter connection June and Daisy had in the book, but also for the connection Daisy and Agnes had, being half-sisters. At the same time, I can't deny the sense of sisterhood we're seeing develop between Daisy and Agnes. There's no doubt that that matters, especially in a show where bonds among women -- by blood or not -- are everything. So I guess I'm not really complaining, just in my feelings a bit and sad the season is over.

As I said, I have a lot of other big feelings about the finale (and the series in general!). It's had me on the edge of my seat all season, and I can't wait for Season 2. Beyond Daisy's plans to unite some of the young women she's close with against Gilead, there's also the question of what will happen for Becka now that she's married to Garth, grief-stricken over losing her mom, and maybe emotional after the kiss she shared with Agnes (does Agnes now have an idea of how Becka feels about her?).

Speaking of Agnes' fate, now that she's no longer engaged, and how she'll deal moving forward knowing June is her mother. It's a lot to wonder about, but Season 2 is confirmed, so we'll just have to wait and see!

Spoilers ahead for Episode 1 of The Testaments and MAJOR spoilers ahead for the novel and rest of the series. Read carefully!

Every streaming service has some hit originals, and The Handmaid's Tale is definitely one of the best Hulu shows to watch. Those with a Hulu subscription followed the Emmy-winning dystopian drama for years, before its series finale in May of 2025. Luckily we're back in Gilead for the book to screen adaptation The Testaments, based off Margaret Atwood's sequel novel. The premiere episode had a killer cameo from the original series, but I'm worried it lowkey spoiled a major twist.

What we know about The Testaments has been limited... unless you read the novel. While it remains to be seen how the work is brought to the screen, readers already know about a number of forthcoming story points. And although June doesn't physically appear in the source material, Elisabeth Moss had a surprise cameo in the final moments of Episode 1. Although I think it might have been a little too early, thanks to heavily hinting at a major twist.

After being introduced to Pearl Girl Daisy (Lucy Halliday) throughout Episode 1, we got a moment alone with her. First audiences saw her listen to "Radio Free America" with a portable radio that she seemingly smuggled into Gilead. Then we're treated to a scene of her in Toronto, where she's watched by a smiling June.

MAJOR spoilers for the future of The Testaments below. Final warning for those who want to be surprised by everything coming on the spinoff.

Daisy's backstory is something that'll gradually be revealed throughout The Testaments, but I thought that the June cameo in Episode 1 was a clear indicator of what those have read the book already know. Namely that Daisy is actually Baby Nichole, June's daughter who Alexis Bledel's Emily brought to safety when she escaped Gilead in The Handmaid's Tale. That's the reason that Elisabeth Moss' signature character was shown watching over her, in a scene that already makes an exciting deviation from Atwood's novel.

The details of how Daisy/Nichole came to be in Gilead will likely be shown in subsequent episodes. In The Handmaid's Tale series finale Nichole was left with June's mother Holly as both she and Luke continued to fight for a reunion with Hannah (aka Agnes).

While those who read the book obviously know the full story, I have to assume that more than a few Handmaid's Tale fans might have made this connection when June surprisingly showed up and smiled as she watched Daisy. I'm eager to see how much Elisabeth Moss appears in the spinoff, or if this was simply one way to help hook audiences into this corner of Gilead. Either way I was happy to see her, even if it might have revealed a twist of the series a hair early.

In addition to her Emmy-winning performance as June Osbourne, Moss also directed a whopping 10 episodes on the original series, as well as being a producer. And I'm hoping that Moss will end up directing for The Testaments as well, which she's also an Executive Producer on.

The first three episodes of The Testaments are streaming now on Hulu as part of the 2026 TV schedule. New episodes will air once a week moving forward on Wednesdays.

There are so many good book-to-screen adaptations to check out, from Nicole Kidman’s Scarpetta to the upcoming Ryan Gosling space adventure Project Hail Mary, and the upcoming Apple TV series Imperfect Women may be another you want to add to your watchlist. Critics have seen the eight-episode miniseries, which is based on the Araminta Hall novel of the same name. While opinions of the series are varied, they all seem to agree the performances are the best part.

Imperfect Women (streaming with an Apple TV subscription) features an impressive cast, with Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington starring as longtime friends Mary and Eleanor, who become suspects when Kate Mara’s Nancy — the third member of their trio — is murdered. Leila Latif of AV Club gives the movie a B+, writing that it’s refreshing to see the relationship of these complicated women explored with little concern for making them more “likeable.” Latif says:

Dave Nemetz of TVLine gives it a B, writing that while it doesn’t break any new narrative ground, Imperfect Women does spend as much time examining the grief brought on by Nancy’s death as it does trying to solve the mystery. Nemetz’s review continues:

Sherin Nicole of RogerEbert rates it 2 out of 4 stars, saying it hits all the notes of a “salacious confessional,” like hidden desires, envy and guilt, mostly with tepid results. It’s the performances that save the series, though, Nicole says:

Daniel Fienberg of THR calls the series “maddeningly generic,” and struggles to call it a “new” Apple series because of how little about it is actually “new.” It’s not the worst in the overextended genre of wealthy woman murder mysteries, though, Fienberg says, explaining:

Carly Lane of Collider is similarly nonplussed, awarding the series 5 out of 10. All credit goes to Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington and Kate Mara for keeping the series afloat, Lane says, writing:

Whether the critics loved Imperfect Women or thought it was just OK, every review I read gave credit to the leading trio. If this is a genre you’re a fan of, or you just appreciate the work of these actresses, the first two episodes of this Apple TV series premiere on the 2026 TV schedule on Wednesday, March 18, with episodes dropping weekly thereafter.

Every week brings great new movies to streaming and the beginning of brand new series. This week is certainly no exception. Whether you’re a fan of animation, serious drama, or ridiculous comedy, all the best streaming services have what you’re looking for. Here are some of the week’s highlights.

Invincible, Season 4 - March 18 (Prime Video)

Superhero shows and movies are everywhere, but four seasons in, there’s still nothing quite like Invincible. This animated series is certainly not for kids, but it’s a lot of fun. The new season will tell some stories completely original to the series, while still giving fans all the hilariously violent action they’ve come to expect.

Short Circuit Experimental Films: Maddie & The Test & Life Drawings March 18 (Disney+)

Disney got its start with animated shorts, and while they’re not quite as popular as they once were, they are still the place where many of today’s great animation directors got their start. The Short Circuit program at Walt Disney Animation gives anybody with an idea a chance to become a director, and this week, your Disney+ subscription gets you two new original and creative pieces of animation from fresh talent at Disney.

Imperfect Women - March 18 (Apple TV)

Any series that includes Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington is one that is going to get a lot of people to take notice. The new series, debuting with an Apple TV subscription, sees the two playing friends who become suspects, and investigators when the third member of their trio (Kate Mara) turns up dead.

Wicked: For Good - March 20 (Peacock)

The sequel may not have been quite as successful as the original, but in order to properly finish the epic story that is Wicked, you need Act II. Wicked: for Good continues the story of Elphaba, but the second half of the story is where Ariana Grande shines as Glinda. The movie is available with your Peacock subscription and includes a sing-along track as well as a commentary track from director Jon M. Chu.

Jury Duty Presents Company Retreat - March 20 (Prime Video)

Jury Duty was something of a surprise hit and is still one of the best reasons to have a Prime Video subscription. The reality series/comedy followed a fake trial where everybody was an actor except for one unsuspecting man on the jury. While recreating that scenario would have been difficult in a courtroom, Season 2 takes the show to the company retreat of a fictitious company, where once again, everybody is an actor, except the new hire.

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man - March 20 (Netflix)

For many years, Peaky Blinders was one reason a lot of people had their Netflix subscription. This week, it is once again as the feature film, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man debuts. The movie has already gotten solid reviews from critics, and so fans will likely be very happy to see Cillian Murphy return to the role that introduced him to many. Barry Keoghan and Rebecca Ferguson co-star.

The final week of March approaches, and it’s going to be a big one, as Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 finally arrives. Check back here to see what else you won’t want to miss next week.

It’s been five years since The Invisible Man terrified audiences and gave us our first new great Universal Monster movie of the 2020s. The flick also gave Elisabeth Moss one of the most intense, career-defining roles of her life. Since then, fans have been asking the same question: where’s the sequel to one of the scariest modern horror movies? Well, Moss was finally asked, and she provided an update.

The Handmaid's Tale star addressed the status of the horror sequel during a new interview with Screen Rant, Moss finally gave a meaningful update Her comments aren't flashy, but they're refreshingly honest. According to Moss, there’s no rush just to get a second film out the door. She shared with the outlet:

And the creative team should be proud, as making money on a movie released during a global pandemic is no small feat. However, like the the Mad Man veteran, I'm just happy the powers that be at Blumhouse didn't fast-track an unnecessary sequel.

2020's The Invisible Man is a page-to-screen adaptation of H.G. Wells' novel and the original Universal film, but it brings a fresh twist to it. Directed by Leigh Whannell, the flick follows Cecilia Kass (Moss), who’s trying to escape a toxic relationship with her rich ex, Adrian Griffin (Oliver Jackson-Cohen), an optics genius. After he fakes his death, he uses some crazy tech to turn invisible and starts stalking Cecilia, gaslighting her and trying to take control of her life.

Whannell's film seamlessly blends sci-fi and psychological horror elements into a tense, smart thriller, culminating in a sharp, unsettling finale that left fans wanting more. Yet, instead of rushing a forgettable sequel we wished was never made, Moss and the team behind one of the best horror movies of recent memory are taking their time to get it right. And, yes, that’s the reason for the delay. She continued:

That level of care is rare in an industry where sequels are often greenlit before opening weekend ends, and I’m so here for it. This lines up with previous comments from Leigh Whannell himself, who has said in the past that he was happy with the original movie’s ending and didn’t want to water it down with a forced follow-up.

So, yes, the sequel is still in the works. However, this isn’t studio silence or development limbo; instead, it's due to a team that cares, taking their time to protect what made The Invisible Man work in the first place. That kind of respect, for the story, the audience, and the film itself, is something more horror movie franchises could learn from.

In the meantime, if you’re looking to revisit the original, The Invisible Man is currently streaming with a Peacock subscription.

Spoiler warning for the series finale of The Handmaid's Tale.

The series finale of The Handmaid's Tale recently premiered for Hulu subscription holders, and it left many viewers with a mix of emotions. While it won over our own Corey Chichizola, many fans were left feeling pissed off. And Elisabeth Moss, who stars as the series lead June Osborne, is well aware of the diverse reactions. She says take it up with the book's author Margaret Atwood if you’re not happy about the finale.

Fans' frustrations over the finale primarily stem from the fact that June never reunites with her daughter, Hannah, which has been the central focus of the entire narrative. The show’s lead discussed the choices made in the finale with Variety, emphasizing the significant influence of Margaret Atwood's sequel novel, The Testaments, on the conclusion:

One of the most persistent questions from fans has been about June's quest to reunite with her daughter, Hannah. Moss addressed this directly, acknowledging the audience's deep investment in this storyline of the book-to-screen adaptation. The actress continued:

The Handmaid’s Tale wraps up in a pretty mixed way. Gilead is still around, but it’s looking a bit rougher than before. June is determined to keep fighting and speaking out. She says goodbye to her husband, Luke (O-T Fagbenle), and it doesn’t really feel like a permanent goodbye. She also tells Serena (Yvonne Strahovski), her former tormentor, that she forgives her as they part ways. Plus, there’s a nice callback to the series opener when June goes back to the house where she was held captive.

If you are one of the many viewers frustrated that June never reunites with her daughter, it’s worth noting that the reason for that is that Margaret Atwood wrote The Testaments, a 2019 sequel novel to the original The Handmaid’s Tale. There’s a new series based on this sequel in the works, so technically, the series finale has been spoiled for some time. The creator admitted that the follow-up book shaped what the show’s creators had planned for the series ending. If you're unaware, The Testaments follows characters like Hannah and Aunt Lydia, so their fates were largely predetermined for the OG show's finale.

While some viewers may have their complaints, I personally believe that the show concluded in a beautifully poetic way. It offered slight closures to The Handmaid's complicated relationships with Aunt Lydia and Serena. Series finales can often be messy, but this Emmy-winning show managed to wrap things up in the best possible way, given the circumstances and the forthcoming spinoff.

Production on The Testaments has already begun, but a release date has not yet been announced. As soon as we know when to expect it to be added to the streaming schedule, we will be sure to update you.

It's hard to believe it, but we're almost done with The Handmaid's Tale's tenure on the air. The book to screen adaptation (which is streaming with a Hulu subscription) is currently in the midst of its sixth and final season, and all eyes on how June's story will end. On top of starring as the titular character, actress Elisabeth Moss is also a producer and director on the Emmy-winning series. And her co-stars spoke to CinemaBlend about what it's like working with her as she wears those multiple hats.

While some viewers figure out how to watch The Handmaid's Tale Season 6, I've been a hardcore fan since day one. I had the privilege of speaking with the cast ahead of the new season's premiere, where I asked about collaborating with Moss as she does multiple jobs at once. Luke actor O-T Fagbenle offered a sports analogy, saying:

Honestly, how can you not be inspired? As a mere fan its dizzying to think about what Moss is able to accomplish, especially given the emotionally grueling nature of portraying protagonist June Osborne. But actually seeing it up close while also acting opposite her must be something else.

Fans are wildly emotional about The Handmaid's Tale, and it seems like those feelings also extend to the cast and crew. Another actor who praised Moss' work on the long-running series is Orange is the New Black alum Samira Wiley, who portrays Moira. She spoke about her collaboration with Elisabeth Moss over the years, offering:

Considering her strong work on the screen and stage, this is more high praise. Wiley has proven herself as a strong performer, but it sounds like Moss was able to get even more out of her as Moira in The Handmaid's Tale.

In our conversation, Wiley made it clear that she wasn't the only actor who feels this way about what Moss brings as both a scene partner and director. As she told me:

One Handmaid's Tale star who had a previous relationship with Moss ahead of the Hulu series is Bradley Whitford. The two worked together on The West Wing when she was young, and he spoke to me about what it's been like seeing her take the reins on Handmaid's Tale. As he put it:

How sweet is that? Despite all the misery that happens in Gilead, there does seem to be a ton of love on the set of The Handmaid's Tale. One can only imagine what it was like saying goodbye after the show wrapped.

New episodes of The Handmaid's Tale air Tuesdays on Hulu as part of the 2025 TV premiere list. While fans will miss the show, at least a spinoff The Testaments is in development.

The streaming wars have been going strong for years, with each service buoyed by a few megahit original shows. Those with a Hulu subscription have been treated to years of the book to screen adaptation of The Handmaid's Tale, and we're currently in the midst of the sixth and final season. And while Season 6 has been thrilling, I am desperately needing one final update from a fan favorite character.

Fans are figuring out how to watch The Handmaid's Tale Season 6, and I'm looking forward to how the dystopian drama will end. The fans are invested in Gilead's stories, but my favorite character has been gone for over a season now. Yes, I'm talking about Alexis Bledel's Emily Malek.

The Gilmore Girls alum was an Emmy-winning scene stealer throughout The Handmaid's Tale's first few seasons. But Bledel left the show after Season 4, and Emily was promptly written off. While her returning in the final season might be a long shot, I'd at least like some exposition revealing the former Handmaid's fate.

Emily was the first Handmaid we saw violently resisting Gilead, and she was brutalized as a result of her actions. While Bledel's character was able to escape to Canada, she continued to struggle with violent rage towards her abusers. After Season 4's violent finale where she helped kill Fred Waterford, the actress left the show.

During exposition in the Season 5 premiere, Emily's wife (played by Clea Duvall) revealed that Emily went back to Gilead, in hopes of tracking down Aunt Lydia and getting revenge for her mutilation. She hasn't been mentioned, seen, or heard from since.

There's been no indication that Bledel was interested in returning to The Handmaid's Tale for its sixth and final season. And as such, I'm hoping the forthcoming series finale ends up offering some much needed closure.

Was Emily killed on her mission in Gilead? Did she somehow survive and manage to once again escape the tyrannical fictional country? I'd really like to know, especially considering the unceremonious way the fan favorite character was written off. And since Season 6 is going to be the final chapter, there's precious few episodes left for the show to provide answers.

If the final season of The Handmaid's Tale doesn't reveal that happened to Emily, there is the potential for closure somewhere else. A spinoff called The Testaments is in active development, and will adapt Margaret Atwood's sequel novel of the same name. If the show follows its source material, Ann Dowd's Aunt Lydia will be a major character. And as such, she could offer an update about Emily at some point during the spinoff's time on the air. I'm just spitballing, but I'm not the only fan passionate about this character.

The Handmaid's Tale airs new episodes Tuesdays on Hulu as part of the TV premiere list. We'll just have to wait and see the fate of all our favorite characters in these final episodes... including Emily.

Each streaming service has a few super popular shows, and for those with a Hulu subscription, The Handmaid's Tale is definitely on that list. The book to screen adaptation brought Margaret Atwood's novel to life, and it became an Emmy-winning success. The sixth and final season is about to start airing, and the showrunner promises a "satisfying" ending. Given my strong emotions tied to the show, I sincerely hope she's right.

What we know about The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 is limited, but it's going to be the final chapter in the long-running series. The pressure is on to stick the landing, and not join the ranks of disappointing TV finales. Showrunner Yahlin Chang spoke to SFX Magazine about the final chapter, and trying to give fans everything they want. In her words:

That's definitely a thrilling update. Since Season 6 was planned as the final entry into The Handmaid's Tale, it sounds like the writers and team behind the show got to throw everything at it. Gilead is actually rebelling, and it sounds like fans are finally going to get to see the people of the fictional country rise.

"Wish fulfillment" is definitely not something I would use to typically describe the events of The Handmaid's Tale. The acclaimed drama is often grueling to watch, with fans like myself watching for years as our favorite characters are brutalized, murdered, and completely stripped of their identity. But it seems like Season 6 is going to finally give fans what they want, which will presumably come with the powerful figures in Gilead finally getting theirs.

Every TV viewer wants a satisfying ending to their favorite shows, but that's easier said than done. Just look at Game of Thrones's controversial ending or the final season of Dexter. And for The Handmaid's Tale, fans are going to want to see June finally get her happy ending.

There is one bit of wish fulfillment I have that I'm not expecting to actually come to fruition for Season 6: the return of Emily. Alexis Bledel departed the series after four seasons, and her fan favorite character was written off at the start of Season 5. She's seemingly not going to be back for the final set of episodes, which means we might not ever get answers as to her fate.

If Bledel doesn't physically appear, maybe Emily can at least be referenced in the final episodes. I just don't want the show to end without finding out if she's still alive! Fan questions will begin to be answered when The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 debuts April 6th as part of the TV premiere list.

The streaming wars have been in full effect for years, and each service had its own share of popular originals. For those with a Hulu subscription, that includes The Handmaid's Tale. The sixth and final season is on the way, which will be followed by a spinoff The Testaments. And while we wait to see how June's story ends, here's what we know about Season 6 of the popular dystopian series.

The Season 5 finale of The Handmaid's Tale left off on a truly wild cliffhanger, which is why the wait for new episodes has been so difficult for fans like myself. Safety in Canada was no longer guaranteed for the show's protagonist after her would-be assassin dies in the hospital, with Luke getting arrested so she could leave the country. And it seems like the story could seemingly go anywhere in Season 6. Let's break down what limited information we know about the final chapter.

What Is The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Premiere Date?

Of course, the biggest questions that fans have about The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 is exactly when the new chapter will premiere on Hulu. After all, the fifth season ended back in November of 2022. So exactly when are we finally going back to Gilead?

Well, Hulu has announced that The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 premiere date has been set for April 7, 2025, meaning there isn't much time before see when of the most popular shows of the past decade land on the 2025 TV schedule.

The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Teaser

After months and years of anticipation, Hulu released a teaser trailer for The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 in February 2025. Though not that long (it's barely 90 seconds), the first look at the final installment does tease the start of a revolution. Check it out below:

Elisabeth Moss' June Osborne does a lot of the heavy-lifting in the teaser, including a suspenseful monologue that seemingly sets the tone for what's to come when the show returns this spring. There's also a lot of imagery that fans will be able to dissect and theorize about before the episodes drop, so that should be a fun experiment in the meantime.

Most of the Handmaid's Tale cast is expected to return.

The Handmaid's Tale cast is made up of stellar actors, many of whom have become better known thanks to their roles on the Emmy-winning series. But we've lost some of them along the way, thanks to twist behind and in front of the camera. I mean, who could forget Waterford's brutal death in Season 4?

Actors who are confirmed to be returning for the final chapter include Elisabeth Moss, Yvonne Strahovski, O-T Fagbenle , Samira Wiley, and Bradley Whitford, and Ann Dowd. Unfortunately, Alexis Bledel's departure as Emily is looking permanent, although fans would love learn what happened to that fan favorite character following her departure. And while Nick's wife seemingly left him, I have to wonder if we'll see her again in future episodes.

Another character whose fate is unclear is Madeline Brewer's Janine, who was last seen being arrested in the Season 5 finale (despite Aunt Lydia's protests). Will she finally be killed, or is there still hope for everyone's favorite cycloptic Handmaid? Only time will tell.

How did Season 5 end?

Season 5 of The Handmaid's Tale was another wild chapter, one that showed that June still isn't safe, despite her escape from Gilead. Anti-refugee sentiments in Canada reached a boiling point, and when June was run over and nearly killed by an agent sent from Gilead, things went from bad to worse. Luke understandably saved his wife and attacked the man behind the wheel, but because he died in the Hospital, it became clear that the couple (and baby Nichole) had to run.

Unfortunately, the Canadian police was checking IDs of people trying to get out, and Luke ends up sacrificing himself so June and Nichole could successfully get out of Toronto. And just like that, they were separated all over again. Presumably his story will continue in Canada, as will Moira and Rita's.

While Serena Joy originally found safety in The Wheelers in Canada, it became clear that Mrs. Wheeler had her eye on her son Noah, and that Serena was in danger of basically being an unofficial Handmaid herself. She escapes Toronto on the same train, where she unexpectedly reunites with June.

When we last saw Nick, he was in Gilead jail after punching Commander Lawrence at his wedding. It's unclear if he'll get a slap on the wrist or a more extreme punishment. But considering he agreed to be a mole to protect June, the stakes definitely feel high.

Has The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 started filming?

A number of projects were delayed as a result of the WGA and SAG strikes. The Handmaid's Tale was seemingly just another one of these titles, which is why it's been so long for Season 6 to finally begin production. And while we wait for the release date, fans can rest easy that production on the final season began back in September of 2024. Elisabeth Moss confirmed this news on Instagram with a post you can see below:

Photos from the first few episodes of Season 6 followed a few months later, offering cryptic but exciting looks at characters like June, Nick, Serena Joy, and Moira. We'll have to see how many of them actually survive the final season of The Handmaid's Tale, as the stakes definitely feel high for the dystopian series.

Where Will Season 6 Air?

Of course, in order to follow the sixth and final season of The Handmaid's Tale, fans are going to be wondering exactly how to watch the series. And for those unaware, the show is available exclusively to stream with a Hulu subscription. Which plan you choose is up to the person, but it won't be airing on cable.

How Will The Handmaid's Tale connect to The Testaments?

While it's a bummer that The Handmaid's Tale will be ending with its upcoming sixth season, there is an upside: we'll be getting more stories set in Gilead with the spinoff The Testaments. Based off the Margaret Atwood sequel novel of the same name, that series will presumably have a ton of connective tissue to the original.

In the book, there are three narrators: An adolescent Nichole who was unaware of her true identity, June's daughter Hannah who was raised in Gilead, and Aunt Lydia herself. Ann Dowd hasn't been officially announced as part of the cast of the spinoff, but it would make a great deal of sense for to her to return, and for Season 6 to start laying the narrative seeds of her story.

At the turn of the 21st century, TV fans got to live in the idealized world of Jed Bartlet’s White House on The West Wing. For seven seasons on NBC, we watched the president’s sometimes-flawed but always well-meaning staff strive to prioritize the needs of the country above all else. As with any administration, or TV show rather, people came and went, but many appeared in a significant number of the series’ 155 episodes. Here are the 32 cast members we saw the most: 

Bradley Whitford - 150 episodes 

It’s funny to think Josh Lyman was in danger of losing his job in The West Wing’s series premiere back in 1999. Instead, Bradley Whitford’s Deputy Chief of Staff was there for the duration, with the actor appearing in more episodes than any of his compatriots. 

Allison Janney - 146 episodes

Has a White House Press Secretary ever been more likable than C.J. Cregg? Over the years she perfected the art of controlling a room full of media, fielding tough questions and disseminating the most important information to the country. It’s no wonder one of Allison Janney’s best characters remained a vital member of the Bartlet White House for the majority of the episodes of the show’s seven-season run. 

Richard Schiff - 142 episodes 

While sometimes awkward in his personal interactions, Richard Schiff’s Toby Ziegler was a master when it came to crafting President Bartlet’s speeches as Communication Director. Toby remained a series regular through all 155 episodes, appearing in 142 and endearing us with his no-nonsense personality, the rubber ball he threw at the wall and his penchant for speaking truth to power. 

Janel Moloney - 142 episodes  

If you ever wondered how important Donna Moss was to Josh Lyman as his senior assistant, just look at how many episodes Janel Moloney appeared in. Though many of the staff’s assistants appeared often in smaller roles, Donna was often featured more prominently for her drive to always be more — and for the flirty repartee she had with Josh that carried a “will-they-won’t-they” vibe through the series. 

Martin Sheen - 141 episodes  

President Josiah Bartlet himself is, of course, one of the most prominently featured characters on The West Wing, but it wasn’t originally intended to be that way. Creator Aaron Sorkin famously wanted the series to revolve only around the senior staff, with Martin Sheen making only a few appearances per season. That plan was quickly scrapped, and Sorkin let Bartlet be Bartlet for the majority of the episodes.  

John Spencer - 136 episodes  

When you think second-in-command at the White House, your mind might go to the vice president, but on The West Wing, it was always Bartlet’s Chief of Staff Leo McGarry. John Spencer’s character was one of the series’ most complex — a war veteran, recovering alcoholic and addict whose dedication to his job resulted in his wife leaving him. Leo would have been in more episodes, however Spencer died of a heart attack before Season 7 was complete. His death was written into the final scripts, with his character suffering the same fate. 

Dulé Hill - 131 episodes 

Long before The Wonder Years, a young Dulé Hill joined The West Wing as Charlie Young, the personal aide (aka “bodyman”) to President Bartlet. Charlie appeared in fewer episodes of the NBC drama’s final season, as Hill began his co-starring role on the detective dramedy Psych. 

NiCole Robinson - 106 episodes 

As senior assistant to the Chief of Staff, Margaret Hooper was just as dedicated to Leo as Donna was to Josh. However, there were definitely no romantic undertones to this relationship. Leo and Margaret were an often-hilarious odd couple, with Margaret being quite quirky. NiCole Robinson’s character was never the main focus, but she was a consistent presence, appearing in many episodes over all seven seasons. 

Melissa Fitzgerald - 101 episodes 

We can’t forget Carol Fitzpatrick (Melissa Fitzgerald), who served as the assistant to Press Secretary C.J. Cregg. Equally as qualified and dedicated as the other senior staffers’ assistants, Carol was often also a friend to C.J., encouraging her boss to have a personal life and talking to her about men. Carol appeared in all seven seasons, though not as prominently in Seasons 6 and 7. 

Rob Lowe - 80 episodes 

Unlike Richard Schiff, Allison Janney and John Spencer, original cast member Rob Lowe did not stick around to see the Bartlet presidency through. The actor portrayed Sam Seaborn, Deputy Communications Director, for roughly the first half of the show’s run, before he left in Season 4. Lowe’s exit from The West Wing has been attributed to a combination of disputes over his salary and the actor feeling undervalued. Despite the drama, Lowe reprised his role in a pair of guest appearances in Season 7, as well as the cast’s stage recreation of Season 3’s “Hartsfield’s Landing” in 2020. 

Joshua Malina - 71 episodes 

Replacing Sam Seaborn as Deputy White House Communications Director was Will Bailey, played by Joshua Malina. Malina joined the cast in Season 4 and remained part of the White House operations — whether that was working with Toby Ziegler or acting as Vice President Bob Russell’s Chief of Staff — through the end of the series. 

Stockard Channing - 57 episodes 

Stockard Channing's presence may have been less prominent near the end of The West Wing’s run, but there's no question the actress was a vital member of the cast as First Lady Dr. Abigail Bartlet. Always sharp as a whip and often at odds with her husband, Abbey was rarely the focus of the plot, but man could Channing steal a scene. She did just that in 57 episodes across seven seasons. 

Kim Webster - 56 episodes 

“Ginger, get the popcorn!” In Kim Webster, we got another of our beloved senior assistants, as she portrayed Toby’s communications aide Ginger in all seven seasons. The majority of her 56 episodes came in the first four seasons — aka the Sorkin years — as Webster appeared in only four episodes total across Seasons 5-7. 

Kris Murphy - 52 episodes 

C.J. Cregg wouldn’t have been able to do her job without members of the press to talk to. Kris Murphy played Washington Post journalist Katie Witt in all seven seasons, though her appearances dwindled as the show went on. Murphy was in six episodes of Season 5, four in Season 6, and just one episode of The West Wing’s last season. 

Timothy Davis-Reed - 52 episodes 

Another member of the White House press corps was Mark O’Donnell, played by Timothy Davis-Reed. He appeared more than 50 times across Seasons 2-7, most prominently in the third and fourth seasons. 

William Duffy - 47 episodes 

William Duffy portrayed congressional liaison Larry, who was one-half of the fan-favorite duo of Ed and Larry. The staffers were practically always together and often confused for one another, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern-style. With that being the case, one has to wonder why Duffy is credited with one more episode than his counterpart. 

Peter James Smith - 46 episodes 

Congressional liaison Ed was played by Peter James Smith. He and William Duffy appeared in all seven seasons of The West Wing, though each showed up only two times in the final two seasons. 

Renée Estevez - 44 episodes 

The senior staffers of The West Wing did form something of a family unit, but for Martin Sheen, it really was a family affair. His daughter Renée Estevez had a small role as Nancy, the assistant to the executive secretary. She appeared quite often outside the Oval Office, working amidst Charlie and Mrs. Landingham, though she rarely had much to say. 

Charles Noland - 43 episodes 

Charles Noland played the press corps member Steve, and fans might remember seeing him amongst the media members who witnessed Josh Lyman completely bomb a press conference by joking that President Bartlet had a "secret plan to fight inflation" in Season 1's "Celestial Navigation." Noland appeared in all seven seasons. 

Devika Parikh - 40 episodes 

Devika Parikh played Bonnie, a staffer in the Communications Office of the West Wing who worked closely with Ginger and, by proxy, Toby and Sam. Like Ginger, Bonnie mostly disappeared after Season 4, appearing just twice in Season 5 before exiting for good.  

Jimmy Smits - 35 episodes 

Matthew Santos didn’t enter The West Wing universe until Season 6, but he was arguably its most important latecomer. Portrayed in those 35 episodes by the great Jimmy Smits, Santos would go on to succeed Jed Bartlet as President of the United States. 

Lily Tomlin - 34 episodes 

Speaking of great successors, Deborah Fiderer had the unenviable task of replacing the beloved executive secretary Mrs. Landingham after she was killed in a car wreck. Lily Tomlin was up to the task, though, especially with the backstory of how she got fired for recommending Charlie as the president’s bodyman over another candidate. Tomlin appeared in the Season 3 finale, then recurred for the remaining four seasons. 

Mindy Seeger - 34 episodes 

Chris was another member of C.J.’s press corps, played by Mindy Seeger. Chris and C.J. seemed to have something of a friendly relationship, and she appeared in a handful of episodes in the first six seasons but just one in The West Wing’s final run. 

Mary McCormack - 30 episodes 

Mary McCormack joined the fray at the end of Season 5 as Deputy National Security Advisor Kate Harper. While she signed on as a series regular for the final two seasons, McCormack appeared in just over half of the episodes. 

Kathryn Joosten - 30 episodes 

Delores Landingham (Kathryn Joosten) was a favorite of The West Wing fans as the Executive Secretary to President Bartlet. A confidante and supporter of Jed Bartlet long before he took political office, she had the respect of everyone in the building and ensured that decorum was maintained in the vicinity of the Oval Office. Mrs. Landingham appeared in nearly every episode of the first two seasons before — in one of the most shocking moments in TV history — she was killed by a drunk driver at the end of Season 2. Joosten returned as a guest for one episode in Seasons 3 and 4 in flashbacks.  

Timothy Busfield - 27 episodes 

One of the bigger romantic storylines on The West Wing outside of Josh and Donna featured C.J. and her efforts to keep things professional with senior White House correspondent Danny Concannon. Timothy Busfield was prominently featured as the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist in the first season, then came back a handful of times in Seasons 2 and 4, once in Season 5 and made four appearances in the final season. 

Ivan Allen - 26 episodes 

The White House clearly had its preferred TV news anchor, because Ivan Allen appeared as anchor Roger Salier — via TV screen — in a few episodes for all seven seasons of the political drama’s run, 26 times in total. 

Elisabeth Moss - 25 episodes 

Elisabeth Moss is well-known now for series including Mad Men and The Handmaid’s Tale, but before that, you might have forgotten she was on The West Wing as President Bartlet’s youngest daughter Zoey. She appeared at least once in every season except the third. 

Mary-Louise Parker - 23 episodes 

Amy Gardner came into Aaron Sorkin’s universe in Season 3 as a political lobbyist and college friend of Josh. She and Josh engaged in an on-off relationship, as she worked her way to positions within both the Bartlet and Santos administrations. Parker made most of her guest spots in Seasons 3 and 4, though she returned for a handful of Season 5 episodes, one in Season 6 and two in Season 7. 

Kristin Chenoweth - 23 episodes 

The West Wing is not the first show that comes to mind when Kristin Chenoweth’s name comes up, but sure enough, she portrayed Deputy Press Secretary Annabeth Schott in Seasons 6 and 7, appearing in about half of each season’s episodes. Her character joined the Santos campaign trail and had a clear attraction to Leo McGarry before his death. 

John Amos - 22 episodes 

As the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, anytime John Amos’ Percy Fitzwallace showed up on The West Wing, you knew something was going down. Unfortunately for the fans, his episodes were merely sporadic in Seasons 1, 3, 4 and 5. 

Gary Cole - 22 episodes 

Vice President Bob Russell, aka “Bingo Bob,” aka actor Gary Cole, was the second vice president of the Bartlet administration, and he appeared mostly in the fifth and sixth seasons, with one guest appearance in Season 7.

These may be the 32 characters who graced our television screens in the most episodes of The West Wing, but this list only scratches the surface of the talent featured in the political drama for seven seasons. Alan Alda notched 16 episodes as presidential candidate Arnold Vinick, and Moira Kelly appeared in 20 episodes of the 22-first season, before her character Mandy became a victim of “Chuck Cunningham Syndrome” and was never heard from again. 

It’s been a couple of years since The Handmaid’s Tale’s Season 5 finale left fans on some wild cliffhangers regarding Elisabeth Moss’ June and several other characters, and it’s going to be a while still before we get that sixth and final season. However, don’t let that keep you from firing up your Hulu subscription to watch The Veil, as Moss stars in the FX international spy thriller, which premiered on the streamer April 30. Critics have seen the first four episodes of the limited series, and while the lead actress is garnering lots of praise, opinions are less enthusiastic for the show overall.

Alongside Elisabeth Moss, who plays MI6 agent Imogen Salter, Yumna Marwan stars as Adilah, a possible terrorist with ties to ISIS, and the two women engage in an expedition from Istanbul to Paris and London. On their odd-couple journey, the duo engage in a game of truth and lies, trying to figure out what and how much the other knows. So is the six-episode limited series worth checking out? Dave Nemetz of TVLine calls it “decent,” though unnecessary subplots threaten to derail all of the fun. The critic praises the leading actresses, though, writing: 

Brian Tallerico of RogerEbert.com agrees that the excellent cast keeps this thriller from veering too far into spy clichés, praising not just Elisabeth Moss and Yumna Marwan, but the supporting players as well, including Josh Charles. Tallerico finds the smattering of smart characters and rich dialogue interesting, writing: 

Carly Lane of Collider agrees Elisabeth Moss makes the most of her role, but this critic doesn’t think it’s quite enough to save the otherwise “so-so” spy thriller. Lane says that limiting the series to just six episodes results in underdeveloped characters and rushed plotlines. The critic rates it 5 out 10, writing: 

Saloni Gajjar of AV Club also notes the underdeveloped characters, namely Adilah, whose story seems to be passed over in favor of a stronger focus on Elisabeth Moss. The critic grades the series a D+, calling it a “nothingburger.” Gajjar wonders why The Veil even exists, because, “to portray a sweeping narrative of ‘brown people equal terrorism’ in this day and age is frankly outrageous.” She continues: 

Jordan Hoffman of IGN agrees The Veil feels like a premise that might have been cutting-edge two decades ago, saying it’s kind of hard to believe something so rote would get made today. Hoffman rates it a “Mediocre” 5 out 10, concluding: 

Critics seem to agree that the FX on Hulu series isn’t breaking the mold for spy thrillers, but they’re mixed over whether or not Elisabeth Moss’ performance makes it a worthwhile endeavor anyway. If you’d like to check it out for yourself, the first two episodes of The Veil premieres on Hulu — one of the best streaming services, per CinemaBlend staff — on Tuesday, April 30. 

How To Watch The Veil Online

Watch The Veil Online: Synopsis

The queen of peak TV is back! In FX’s The Veil, Elisabeth Moss plays a globe-trotting MI6 Agent armed with a Glock and dozens of identities, whose latest mission involves averting a deadly terrorist attack. Boasting an incredible cast (James Purefoy, Yumna Marwan), and penned by BAFTA-winning screenwriter Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders, Taboo), this six-part series delivers adrenaline-fueled spy thrills and plenty of surprises. Below we explain how to watch The Veil online, and exclusively on Hulu in the US.

Described as “the best role of her career” by FandomWire, The Veil finds the Emmy-winning star of The Handmaid’s Tale adopting a brand-new identity as “Imogen Salter.” In an assignment paramount to national security, she’ll need to befriend Adilah El Idrissi (a superb Marwan), a woman described as “intelligent and untrustworthy,” in the hopes of gaining her confidence and averting a terrorist plot expected to kill half-a-million people. But, as they dash from Istanbul to Paris and London, will she earn the trust of her latest mark, and avoid revealing too many of her own secrets?

Rounding out the cast are Dali Benssalah (No Time To Die) as Imogen’s French-Algerian handler Malik, Call My Agent!’s Thibault de Montalembert as his boss, Alec Secăreanu (God’s Own Country), and Josh Charles as the CIA’s Max Peterson: all international power-players butting heads while Imogen endeavors to uncover the truth from Marwan in a life-or-death race-against-the-clock.

With critics now weighing in on The Veil and Elisabeth Moss' performance, get ready for the next spy sensation. Just read on below, where we break down how to watch The Veil online, for free and from anywhere in the world.

How to watch The Veil online for free in the US

You can watch The Veil online exclusively with a Hulu subscription from Tuesday, April 30. The show premiered with two episodes of the spy thriller, with new episodes set to land every Tuesday at 12am ET / 9pm PT (Monday night) for its six episode run with the finale airing on May 28 (see our release schedule below for further details).

There are a number of Hulu plans available. New subscribers can opt for one of its on-demand only plans and enjoy a 30-day free trial. Thereafter, you’ll pay $7.99 a month for its ad-supported plan, or $17.99 a month to go commercial free.

If you want to benefit from its 90+ live channels, the Hulu + Live TV plan is currently $76.99 per month and comes with ad-supported Disney Plus, ESPN Plus, and Hulu included too. You can also opt for one of the Disney Plus bundle plans and pay from $9.99 a month for purely on-demand content.

How to watch The Veil online from anywhere

US citizen on vacation? Or perhaps you're working overseas and still want to stream The Veil on a streaming service as if you were back home. Unfortunately, in some markets you'll be stopped from doing so due to geo-blocking.

But with a VPN you can change your IP address and make your computer, smartphone, tablet or other streaming device think its right back in the US.

That means US citizens overseas can subscribe to a VPN, join a US-based server and access their subscription no matter where you are in the world, just as if you were in the comfort of your own home.

How to use a VPN to unblock streaming services:

1. Choose your ideal VPN and install – our go-to recommendation for unblocking is NordVPN, costing from $3.99 a month with its 2-year plan

2. Connect to a server – for Hulu, for example, you'll want to connect to a server based in the US

3. Go to the stream you wish to access - for The Veil, head to Hulu.

How to watch The Veil online in Canada

Canadian viewers can watch FX’s latest hit series from Tuesday, April 30, the same day as their US neighbors. You’ll need Disney Plus, however, to watch The Veil in the Great North.

Don’t have an account? A Disney Plus subscription starts from CA$7.99 a month for the platform’s ad-supported plan. Otherwise, choose between its Standard (CA$11.99 a month/CA$119.99 annually) or Premium ad-free options (CA$14.99 a month/CA$149.99 a year).

Can I watch The Veil online in the UK?

Sadly, no release date has been confirmed by Disney Plus in the UK. But, as has been the case with other FX on Hulu shows (like Feud, American Horror Story, and Shogun), Brits are almost certain to be able to watch The Veil on Disney Plus at some point in the near future.

Disney Plus plans begin from as little as £4.99. Of course, subscribers have the option of upgrading to the ad-free Standard plan at £7.99 a month, or the £10.99 Premium option, which supports 4K and HDR streaming.

An American abroad wanting to access Hulu? Get yourself a VPN to port yourself back home.

Watch The Veil online in Australia

In Australia, you can watch The Veil from Tuesday, April 30. The first two episodes will be added to Disney Plus immediately, followed by a weekly, one-episode rollout up until the concluding episode on May 28.

There are just a few subscription options to choose from in Australia. Go monthly for AU$13.99, or get a great saving – effectively 12 months for the price of 10 – by getting an annual plan for AU$139.99.  There’s also a Disney Plus Premium plan available if you’re looking to boost your audio and video quality.

The Veil Trailer

The Veil Episode Release Schedule

• The Veil – Episode 1: "The Camp", Tuesday, April 30
• The Veil – Episode 2: "Crossing the Bridge", Tuesday, April 30
• The Veil – Episode 3: "The Asset", Tuesday, May 7
• The Veil – Episode 4: "Declassified", Tuesday, May 14
• The Veil – Episode 5: "Grandfather's House", Tuesday, May 21
• The Veil – Episode 6: "TBC", Tuesday, May 28

Spoiler alert for the Season 5 finale of The Handmaid's Tale.

Every streaming service has a few megahits, and for Hulu that’s definitely The Handmaid’s Tale. The Emmy winning drama is wildly popular every season, with the streaming service recently wrapping up Season 5, which is also the penultimate entry into the series. The season finale was full of wild cliffhangers for June, Serena, Janine, and more.

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 5 has been a fascinating ride, with much of the action actually taking place outside of Gilead. But, just because June and most of the cast were refugees in Canada doesn’t mean they’re truly safe. Tensions rose both in Toronto and Gilead, putting a ton of the characters in jeopardy. Let’s break it all down.

How Did The Handmaid’s Tale Season 5 End?

The Season 5 finale episode “Safe” showed how truly unsafe June was in Canada, as she was the victim of an assassination attempt, with a man running her over outside her home. Luke stops the Gilead agent, who succumbs to his injuries in the hospital. This makes Luke guilty of manslaughter on Canadian land, and Elisabeth Moss’ character insists they flee the country with baby Nichole.

But, the authorities are looking for Luke, and he stays behind so she can get on the train of refugees heading west. Their split was a heartbreaking sequence, as it had been so nice to see the couple finally reunited for the past two season of The Handmaid’s Tale. That wasn’t the final twist, though, as June and Serena reunite on the train with their babies in hand. With Billie Eilish playing in the background, we’re left to see how these two frenemies will move forward after their history and the whirlwind events of Season 5.

June And Serena’s Surprising Reunion

Some have called The Handmaid’s Tale Season 5 June versus Serena, with the two facing off in person and from afar various times throughout the episodes. They also seemed to once again find some common ground, however, especially in the episode where June helped Serena give birth. And it looks like the sixth and final season will see these two women once again be forced to lean on each other as they travel to Hawaii together.

Elisabeth Moss directed and starred in the finale episode, and recently spoke to THR about the final sequence where June and Serena reunite on the train. She wanted it to echo an earlier sequence from Episode 2, and said:

While this reunion seemed pleasant enough, Moss made it clear that the two women are far from friendly. And as such, it’ll likely be interesting to see how they interact during Season 6, especially without their respective support systems.

Luke And June Are Separated Again

Season 5 was a big one for O-T Fagbenle’s Luke, who definitely got the most screen time he’s had so far in the series. He and June were a united front, even during their terrifying captivity in No Man’s Land. Which is why it was so heartbreaking to see the couple once again be separated, as June takes Nichole on the train bringing American refugees west. In the behind-the-scenes clip that’s available for those with a Hulu subscription, writer Eric Tuchman addressed how/why this sequence ultimately came together, saying:

It looks like Luke will be in prison in Canada; hopefully he’s not sent back to Gilead for his crimes. One can only imagine how they would treat June’s husband if given the chance. Perhaps Tuello will be there to advocate for him.

Janine Becomes The New June, And Meets A Mysterious Fate

The Season 5 finale also seemingly put Madeline Brewer’s Janine in danger. After standing up to both Naomi and Aunt Lydia, she and a Martha from Lawrence’s house are taken away toward the end of the episode — seemingly due to the Martha’s connections with Mayday. In a scene that seemingly paid homage to Alexis Bledel’s Emily, she comforts the woman she’s in the back of the van with. Moss spoke to THR about this scene, offering:

Will this be the end of Janine? Let’s hope not, as she’s the last Handmaid left standing in Gilead out of the main cast. Still, things don’t look good for her.

Nick Draws A Line In The Sand For June

The final Handmaid’s Tale character who is left in jeopardy thanks to the Season 5 finale is Max Minghella’s Nick. After June’s attack, he travels to Canada secretly to visit her at the hospital, and agrees to help Tuello as an informant for the Americans. But, that wasn’t enough to satisfy him, as he punched Bradley Whitford’s Commander Lawrence and ends up in a holding cell. It’s there that his pregnant wife Rose claims she doesn’t want to be with him anymore. In the behind the scenes clip on Hulu, Minghella spoke to this rash decision by his character, sharing:

Speaking of consequences, it remains to be seen what will happen to Nick after this. And if he’s made an enemy out of Lawrence, will his secret deal with Tuello come to light? Only time will tell. Indeed, most of our favorite characters are in dangerous positions. That includes Moira and Rita, who are also refugees in Canada.

Alas, we’ll likely have to wait for quite a while before The Handmaid’s Tale returns for its sixth and final season. Hulu is also developing a spinoff for Margaret Atwood’s sequel novel, The Testaments. In the meantime, check out the TV premiere dates to plan your next binge watch.  

Those of us with a Hulu subscription will know that we’re currently wrapping up the fifth season of The Handmaid’s Tale. The dystopian drama has been a wild ride full of new characters, the streaming service has already announced that Season 6 will be its last. Luckily plans already coming together for another series set in Gilead, based off Margaret Atwood’s sequel novel. And The Handmaids’ Tale creator Bruce Miller recently spoke about the show’s final season, plan for the spinoff The Testaments.

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 5 will wrap up this Wednesday with the upcoming finale episode “Safe.” Ahead of the finale Bruce Miller spoke with Deadline all about that episode, and the future of the series. When asked about how the show is approaching it’s upcoming series finale and its connection with The Testaments, Miller offered a peek behind the curtain, saying:

Well, this is intriguing. It sounds like the Testaments series won’t exactly be a carbon copy of Margaret Atwood’s 2019 novel of the same name. Perhaps this should be expected, as Handmaid’s Tale has taken plenty of liberties and made changes to the book. And this should hopefully allow even the most well-read fans to be surprised by the spinoff’s contents.

Bruce Miller’s comments to Deadline show how methodically he and the folks at The Handmaid’s Tale are approaching their work on the Emmy-winning drama. Because while Season 5 is only just coming to an end, the plans are already coming together for Season 6, as well as the spinoff. And smart money says there’s going to be plenty of set-up for The Testaments throughout the original show’s final season on Hulu.

The Testaments novel is told by three distinct narrators: Aunt Lydia, Baby Nichole who grew up in Toronto, and Hannah aka Agnes who grew up in Gilead. And as such, some fans are wondering how the Handmaid’s Tale show will handle June’s ending, and if it’ll play out similarly to the novels. Bruce Miller addressed this in the same interview, saying: 

Well, I’m definitely intrigued. It sounds like Bruce Miller and company will continue making the universe created by Margaret Atwood into their own for the final season of The Handmaid’s Tale. And they’ve clearly got a stong plans regarding how to end the story of Elisabeth Moss’ title character. Will she ever actually get to reunite with her daughter Hannah? Only time will tell, but seeing that character return in Season 5 was a thrilling experience.

It’s currently unclear when The Handmaid’s Tale will release its final season, or when we should expect to return to Gilead with The Testaments. There are understandably a ton of questions about the new series, including whether or not Ann Dowd will be back as Aunt Lydia. But smart money says we’ll have to wait quite some time before getting any real information. Luckily we can re-watch the first five seasons to keep us occupied. And in the meantime, check out the TV premiere list to plan your next binge watch.

Each streaming service has their megahit original shows, and for Hulu that’s definitely The Handmaid’s Tale. The Emmy-winning dystopian drama is currently airing the fifth season for those with a Hulu subscription, which has been a wild ride that covered the departure of Alexis Bledel as Emily, and introduced new, intriguing characters. And actress Clea DuVall recently spoke to CinemaBlend about her “powerful” onscreen reunion with Elisabeth Moss or the Season 5 premiere.

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 5 opened with a bang with the premiere episode titled “Morning.” Following the murder of Fred Waterford in the Season 4 finale, it was revealed that Emily returned to Gilead to hunt Aunt Lydia and others. The scene was pulled off thanks to the outstanding performance by Clea DuVall as Sylvia, who had a fascinating give and take with Elisabeth Moss’ protagonist June. As you can see in the video above, I recently had the privilege of speaking with the actress/filmmaker about her return to Handmaid’s Tale, where she opened up about what it was like to help wrap up Emily’s story. As she told me,

Talk about intense. After being noticeably absent from Emily’s story in Season 4 of The Handmaid’s Tale, fans were psyched to see Emily’s wife Sylvia back on our screens… even if it was for such a somber occasion. And it sounds like Clea DuVall had a very limited time to nail this scene, which happened to be opposite her Girl Interrupted co-star Elisasbeth Moss.

Clea DuVall’s comments about her Handmaid’s Tale return come from a larger conversation we had about her upcoming Amazon Freevee series High School, which is about the childhood of queer music legends Tegan and Sara. Eventually I asked about the truly explosive scene she had in the Season 5 premiere, where Sylvia got to challenge June in such a quiet but powerful way.

Later in our same conversation Clea DuVall further explained what it was like working with Elisabeth Moss, both as a scene partner as the director of the Season 5 premiere “Morning.” As the accomplished multihyphenate shared:

Points were made. Elisabeth Moss is a force of nature in The Handmaid’s Tale, bringing a raw emotionality to her character episode after episode. Clea DuVall’s comments show how easily she slips into character, even while also balancing the responsibilities of directing the season’s first two episodes. And the Happiest Season filmmaker thought it was powerful to reunite with her Girl Interrupted co-star on screen in this way.

Since Alexis Bledel departed her role in The Handmaid’s Tale, it’s unclear if/when we’ll ever see Clea DuVall’s character Sylvia again. But perhaps if Emily ends up returning sometime in the future (Season 6 is expected to be the last, setting up the spinoff) then we could have another Girls Interrupted reunion. Fingers crossed.

The Handmaid’s Tale airs new episodes Wednesdays on Hulu, and Clea DuVall’s High School premiers on Amazon Freevee October 14th. In the meantime, check out the fall premiere list to plan your next binge watch.

Spoilers for Season 5 of The Handmaid's Tale can be found throughout this article.

The streaming wars have shown no signs of slowing down, and Hulu recently premiered Season 5 of its wildly popular (and former Emmys darling) dystopian drama The Handmaid’s Tale. The first two episodes were a doozy, including Alexis Bledel’s departure as Emily and the introduction of new characters like Nick’s wife Rose. There's another plotline that's brewing, and star/director/producer Elisabeth Moss recently revealed the deeper story behind “June versus Serena.”

Episode 2 of The Handmaid’s Tale Season 5 premiere ended with Commander Waterfords funeral being televised around the world. June and Luke (O-T Fagbenle) watch in horror as Serena parades their daughter Hannah out in front of the globe, leading to a tense stare-off across countries. Elisabeth Moss talked about this ongoing plot line between the women to THR, and revealed more behind that feud’s meaning. As she put it,

Talk about a compelling dynamic. Despite both Serena and June not actually residing in Gilead during Season 5 of The Handmaid’s Tale (which is available with a Hulu subscription) it’s clear how much the pair of women are still very connected to that violent society. And given their shared history and the recent munrder of Fred by the former Handmaids, it’s hard to imagine the stakes being very much higher.

While June finally killed Fred, the first two episodes of Season 5 made it clear that she only faced a temporary sense of relief. And when she didn’t actually suffer any legal consequences, there was another emotional reckoning. But just when it seemed like she was starting to enjoy her freedom in Toronto, Serena and Gilead brought her back to her trauma. Especially when Hannah’s face was broadcast in front of their eyes, with Serena smirking at the camera. But as Elisabeth Moss points out, the two women are truly at battle with themselves during this conflict. 

Later in that same piece by THR, Serena Joy actress Yvonne Strahovski helped to explain where her signature character’s head is during The Handmaid’s Tale Season 5. Obviously she’s pregnant and recently widowed, but the antagonist also does still have some power with the Waterford name. Strahovski addressed her sense of total fear and loneliness, saying:

It looks like Serena Joy has been backed into a corner, which has the potential to make her even more vengeful and calculating. Once again taunting June with her daughter is a tactic she used back in Season 2, and it’s just as devastating this time around. And who knows how June is going to get her revenge. There’s only two seasons left before the show ends forever, although there are plans for a sequel series.

The Handmaid’s Tale airs new episodes Wednesdays on Hulu. In the meantime, check out the fall premiere list to plan your next binge watch. 

Spoilers ahead for the Handmaid’s Tale Season 5 premiere “Morning”

In the midst of the streaming wars, Hulu has had a few megahits-- including the dystopian series The Handmaid’s Tale. The former Emmy Award favorite recently debuted its first two episodes of Season 5 , bringing audiences back to Gilead for more intense drama. While fans will be glad to catch up with fan-favorite characters (just not Alexis Bledel’s Emily), we’re also meeting a few newcomers. Nick’s Wife Rose is rapidly becoming the show’s best new character for The Handmaid’s Tale Season 5, but her first scene begs the question: what is her deal?

Throughout Season 4 it was hinted that Max Minghella’s Nick was getting married again, especially since he’d been promoted to the rank of Gilead Commander. The Handmaid’s Tale Season 5 premiere episode “Morning” confirmed this, and introduced Rose Blaine played by actress Carey Cox. While she first appears to be a typical Gilead wife, her first scene with Nick seemingly reveals an intriguing twist: he’s been honest with her and she knows all about June.

Rose Blaine appears early in the Season 5 premiere of The Handmaid’s Tale, which picks up shortly after the wild and violent events of the Season 4 finale. When Nick returns home his new wife offers to make him coffee, and they greet each other with typical Gilead language. But then things get more intriguing, as she asks her husband if he saw June. Furthermore, she asks if she “did what she needed to” aka killing Joseph Fiennes’ Commander Waterford in No Man’s Land. She even utters June’s name, revealing just how much she and Nick have shared in their marriage. But conversely, she says she’ll pray for the former Handmaid.

This quick scene was dizzying, as it appears that Nick’s wife Rose know all about his affair with June, as well as the murder of Waterford. Is she a member of Mayday, or is she simply able to make an exception when it comes to her husband? All that remains to be seen, which is why I need more of Carey Cox’s new character ASAP. Unfortunately, she was noticeably absent from Episode 2 of the new season.

For her part, Carey Cox seems thrilled to be joining The Handmaid’s Tale in Season 5. She posted on Instagram after debuting in the premiere, thanking star/director Elisabeth Moss and others for welcoming her to Gilead with open arms. The actress’ role is also an exciting step forward in regards to onscreen representation, as she’s openly living with Ehlers Danlos, calling herself a “Ehlers Danlos babe” on her Instagram description. You can check out Cox’s post below,

Of course, hardcore Handmaid’s Tale fans will recall that this isn’t the first time Nick has been married in Gilead. We saw this happen for the first time back in Season 2, when he was still working for the Waterfords. His wife was a young girl named Eden, played by Euphoria actress Sydney Sweeney. Unfortunately, she met a grisly end after falling in love with a guard.

Hopefully Carey Cox’s Rose returns to The Handmaid’s Tale Season 5 (which was revealed to be its penultimate season) sooner rather than later, and we learn more about her history and motivation. With Gilead seemingly making a national incident out of Fred’s death, she might be privy to some very valuable information about his murder. Does she also know about Hannah, who is seemingly becoming a larger role in the new season? Only time will tell.

The Handmaid’s Tale is available on Hulu, with the first two episodes of Season 5 streaming now. In the meantime, check out the fall premiere list to plan your next binge watch. 

Spoilers ahead for the premiere of The Handmaid’s Tale Season 5.

Since its inception, The Handmaid’s Tale has been one of Hulu’s most wildly successful original shows, getting some Emmy nods along the way. One of the performers that got a ton of love from Academy voters and fans alike was Gilmore Girls alum Alexis Bledel, who won her own Primetime Emmy for the show’s first season back in 2017. Fans were disappointed when it was revealed that she wasn’t returning for the upcoming fifth season. And I can personally say that Bledel’s departure as Emily is an emotional rollercoaster.

Alexis Bledel appeared in a total of 20 episodes of The Handmaid’s Tale throughout its first four seasons on Hulu. Emily quickly became a fan favorite character during that time, and is the first Handmaid who we got to see rebel against Gilead. I had the privilege of seeing the first two episodes of Season 5 (both directed by Elisabeth Moss) while attending the Toronto International Film Festival, and the way the premiere handled Bledel’s exit was really a journey.

Much of The Handmaid’s Tale’s Season 5 premiere focuses on the aftermath of the Season 4 finale’s wild cliffhanger ending. Namely June, Emily and the other Gilead survivors killing Fred Waterford with their own hands. While the audience will watch as Elisabeth Olsen’s protagonist grapples with that act, the episode also reveals that Emily left Toronto and returned to Gilead following Waterford’s Salvaging in no man’s land. To be clear: this isn’t because she missed being a Handmaid, but because she’s seemingly become even more bloodthirsty and is on the lookout for others like Aunt Lydia. 

The way this news is broken is with one quick line of dialogue between June and other survivors from Gilead. At first this really grinded my years, as I thought the series was unceremoniously writing off one of the most popular characters without giving her a proper sendoff. But luckily for myself (and fellow fans) there was more to come with Alexis Bledel’s goodbye to the gritty apocalyptic series.

Because while the beloved Gilmore Girls icon wasn’t present in the Season 5 premiere of The Handmaid’s Tale, we got to see the exciting return of a familiar face: Clea Duvall as Emily’s wife Sylvia. She was noticeably absent throughout the entirety of Season 4, but luckily her return (and reaction to Emily’s departure) helps to give some much needed closure. And it’s a scene that’s sure to tug on the heart strings of those watching.

It remains to be seen how large of a hole Alexis Bledel’s absence will have in The Handmaid’s Tale Season 5. The Hulu original has always been an ensemble series, where characters like Emily would be absent for episodes at a time. Still, it’s hard to see such a beloved OG character depart without one last scene.

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 5 will debut on Hulu September 14th. In the meantime, check out the fall premiere list to plan your next binge watch. 

Season 4 of Hulu’s hit series The Handmaid’s Tale dropped almost a year ago, and as the fifth season draws closer, more anticipation surrounding it is getting heightened. Star Elisabeth Moss recently opened up about her take on Season 5, and it’s making me excited.

While promoting upcoming Apple TV+ thriller Shining Girls with TVLine, Elisabeth Moss, who portrays June Osborne on The Handmaid’s Tale, was asked about the fifth season of the Hulu series. Although there has yet to be a premiere date, Moss is as excited as ever:

It sounds like Season 5 of The Handmaid’s Tale will be pulling out all the stops. Even with little information about it, Moss’ words make me so excited about what could happen in the upcoming episodes. Considering the Season 4 finale involved the exit of Joseph Fiennes’ Commander Fred Waterford, it will be interesting to see the aftermath of that. Not only that, but Moss revealed that she will indeed direct the first two episodes of the season.

With a premiere date for Season 5 still unknown, fans have plenty of time to speculate and make theories for what exactly Elisabeth Moss is talking about. Though it seems like anything can happen in the upcoming season, it’s just a matter of when and how.

With Joseph Fiennes exiting the series in Season 4, Christine Ko is joining the cast in a recurring role. The Dave actress will portray Lily, a refugee-turned-resistance leader in Canada. How she will interact with the rest of the characters will be something to look forward to, and whether or not this role could turn into something bigger.

When The Handmaid’s Tale first premiered on Hulu in 2017, it blew people out of the water. That first season won eight Emmys and took home a few more the following two seasons. However, last year it less successful. Despite having the third-most nominations with 21, behind Disney+’s WandaVision and Netflix’s The Crown, the Hulu dystopian went home empty-handed for the first time.

Hopefully, the show will see more success with Season 5, as it looks to be the wildest one yet. It’s hard to tell when Hulu will finally announce a premiere date, but fingers crossed it’s soon since it’s been too long since Season 4.

In the meantime, check out some of the best shows to stream on Hulu to keep you occupied until Season 5 of The Handmaid’s Tale! Or you can just rewatch all four seasons to get you prepared for the wild ride that will be the upcoming season. Check out CinemaBlend’s 2022 TV schedule to see what else to look forward to in order to pass the time.

While Elisabeth Moss is best known to TV viewers as the ever-traumatized lead character in Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale, she’s got a brand new show coming soon that will play into her strengths portraying motivated survivors. Apple TV+’s Shining Girls not only spotlights Moss as its star, but also as an executive producer, and the trippy-looking streaming thriller dropped its chaotic first trailer (seen above) so that fans can start digging for clues. 

Based on the best-selling novel of the same name from author Lauren Beukes, Shining Girls centers on Elisabeth Moss’ Kirby, a Chicago newspaper archivist who shelved her journalism dreams after suffering a debilitating assault. As it goes in cases like this, Kirby catches wind that other women have faced the same attacks that she did, putting her in close contact with a questionable reporter named Dan, as portrayed by Narcos vet Wagner Moura. As seen in the trailer, identifying the killer is anything but easy, even when the only options seem obvious: a leering, scar-faced Jamie Bell is always going to be the villain.

Real heroes don't sit like that, or smile like that, or wear their collar like that. Nothing biased here. 

But then things may not be exactly what they appear, as Kirby’s sense of reality gets thrown for a loop the deeper into the case she and Dan get, and it doesn’t seem like Dan is the most well-rounded and trustworthy guy himself. Kirby’s memories may be mixing and mashing things from her past with others’, as indicated by her and other characters’ changing hairstyles and timelines throughout the trailer. But are we dealing with a Russian Doll reliving-the-same-trauma situation, or are there more complications involved here? My vote is on "more complications."

Shining Girls was adapted for TV by Silka Luisa, whose main work prior to the Apple TV+ series came on the then-CBS All Access original drama Strange Angel. Beyond Moss, the show features a few other noteworthy names behind the scenes. Leonardo DiCaprio’s production company Appian Way is behind the new project, which boasts a pair of non-teamed directors in Michelle MacLaren, who’s directed stellar episodes of everything from Breaking Bad to Better Call Saul to Game of Thrones to Westworld, and Daina Reed, who earned an Emmy nomination for one of several Handmaid’s Tale eps she helmed. Reed is also working with Moss on the upcoming thriller Run Rabbit Run opposite Succession’s Sarah Snook.

Apple TV+ is coming off of a huge night of Oscar wins, with CODA being the first ever streaming original film to win Best Picture, and Shining Girls is the latest in the streaming service's line of star-studded and thought-provoking exclusives. While Ted Lasso is usually the show that people namecheck first, other recent series such as Ben Stiller's fascinating and mysterious Severence, the hilarious murder-mystery The Afterparty and the upcoming female-fronted anthology Roar keeping Apple TV+ distinct from the competition, even when the competition also boasts shows starring Elisabeth Moss.

For those with Apple TV+ subscriptions, the new drama Shining Girls will make its streaming debut on Friday, April 29, with the first three episodes available to watch right away, with the rest of the episodes releasing once a week. Check out everything else Elisabeth Moss has on the way, as well as all the other big 2022 TV premieres that will debut before and after Shining Girls arrives.

When The Handmaid's Tale first hit Hulu in 2017, it brought a whirlwind of popularity and awards recognition to the on-the-rise streaming service. That first season brought home eight wins from its 13 total nominations across the Primetime Emmys and Creative Arts Emmys, and it looked like Elisabeth Moss & Co. would be riding an Emmy wave for years to come. That didn't really happen though, despite the overall critical acclaim outside of awards telecasts, and the downward trend culminated in The Handmaid's Tale breaking an unfortunate record at the 2021 Primetime Emmys.

The Handmaid's Tale went into this year's multi-night Emmy ceremonies with a whopping 21 nominations, behind only Netflix's The Crown with 24, and Disney+'s WandaVision with 23. When the dust settled, however, and both the royal drama and the superhero drama walked away with several trophies of their own, The Handmaid's Tale came out of it completely empty-handed. And it marked a record for the most Emmy losses for a single year. Not the best way to spend a Sunday night for all involved, I'm sure. (But it happened on a night featuring TV greats addressing their own Emmy snubbings over the years, so at least the timing worked out.)

The previous record-setter in this respect was AMC's Mad Men, which held the non-title for nine years. Back in 2012, the Jon Hamm-starring critical darling went 0 for 17 nominations. Hamm ended up earning the only Primetime Emmy win for Mad Men following that unfortunate year, despite plenty of nominations in other categories. So it will be interesting to see if Elisabeth Moss or someone else from The Handmaid's Tale can bring home a win with Season 5 (or beyond) to save some face after this year's losses.

Going back quite a few more years, the biggest season of Emmy disparity came in 1997, when The Larry Sanders Show tied Northern Exposure's 1993 record of 16 nominations without any wins. In the case of Larry Sanders, that amount of shunning almost feels like a bigger crime than anything that's happened in Gilead on The Handmaid's Tale. Wait, no, that's completely wrong.

For what it's worth, WandaVision also fared rather poorly during the official Primetime Emmys ceremony, taking home 0 awards in any of the major acting, writing and directing categories. Marvel Studios' first TV venture had already enjoyed some success at the Creative Arts Emmys, however, winning three trophies for Costumes, Production Design and for the neo-classic bop "Agatha All Along."

The biggest winner of the 2021 Emmy Awards was without a doubt Netflix's The Crown, with Season 4 earning seven of its eleven main-stage awards (and four of its nine Creative Arts awards). The only losses The Crown suffered were in categories where it boasted multiple nominees, meaning the era-spanning drama's biggest competition was itself. Always the best-case scenario for a series overall, even if it means some individual disappointments.

Will The Handmaid's Tale Season 5 have a better time at the Emmys whenever its released? Will that be the final season? Will June get to live the rest of her days in pure bliss without any tragic aftermath? At least one of those seems extremely unlikely, but while waiting to see where things go next in the Margaret Atwood-inspired universe, be sure to check out everything hitting the 2021 Fall TV schedule in the coming months.

Content warning: the following contains major spoilers for Season 4 of The Handmaid’s Tale.

Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale has been critically acclaimed since it premiered in 2017. Based on Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel of the same name, the dystopian drama has depicted some pretty dark situations. The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4 ending, however, was one of the most intense episodes in the show’s history. Not only did it feature the death of a main antagonist, the installment also set up a few major conflicts for lead protagonist June (an Emmy-award winning Elisabeth Moss). While The Handmaid’s Tale Season 5 doesn’t have a premiere date yet, it’s never too soon to wonder what will happen after that explosive season finale. Here are 5 of our biggest questions.

Will June Face Legal Consequences For Fred’s Death?

The most shocking moment of The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4 finale was undoubtedly the murder of Commander Fred Waterford (Joseph Fiennes). He was torn apart by a group of his former handmaids, including ringleader June, who were seeking retribution for his heinous abuse. Considering his crimes, Fred’s death might feel narratively appropriate, and June’s actions might feel justified, but her actions will almost certainly have consequences. 

The Canadian government definitely didn’t sanction an execution. Fred had given Canada a wealth of information regarding the inner workings of Gilead’s government, so its leaders probably won’t be too happy to see that he’s been killed. If they find out that June is responsible for Fred’s death, she could be imprisoned or worse. It’s unlikely that The Handmaid’s Tale will give June a get-out-of-jail-free card. For better or for worse, the show has always shown us the consequences of its characters’ actions.

How Will Gilead React To His Surprise Execution?

Fred was originally meant to be traded to Gilead in exchange for the freedom of 22 captive women. On the way to Gilead, he was intercepted by the Commander and delivered to June and the other handmaids. Did Gilead know their deal had been altered, or is the dystopian nation still expecting Fred to return alive and well? If the latter is true, that could lead to hostile relations between the governments of Gilead and Canada. Would Gilead see Fred’s execution as an act of war? This sort of major conflict could easily propel a season-long storyline, and it would be interesting to see how the characters handle being on the front lines if the war makes its way to Canadian soil.

What Will Serena Do Next?

After years of wishing for a child (but believing herself to be infertile), Serena (Yvonne Strahovski) has finally had her wish granted. In the second episode of Season 4, ‘Nightshade,’ she finds out she is pregnant with a baby boy (presumably fathered by Fred in Season 3). Serena had been hoping that Fred would be granted leniency and that they could start a family together, despite their rocky relationship. However, as we now know, that will never come to pass. All that’s left of Fred is a finger and a wedding ring. So what will Serena do now? With a baby on the way, she might be forced to accept Fred’s death and move on. However, considering the ‘gift’ June sent her, she has to know that Fred was murdered. It seems more in line with Serena’s character for her to try to expose Fred’s killers and bring them to justice (or at least, her idea of justice).

Can Luke Forgive June For Choosing Revenge Over Her Family?

June appeared to be resigned to the fact that the trade-off for her vengeance was her relationship with her family. After she returned home with Fred’s blood on her hands, she asked a horrified Luke (O.T. Fagbenle) for just five minutes with Nichole (who’s actually the biological daughter of Nick Blaine and June) before she left. The message was clear: June was no longer welcome in Luke’s home. Earlier in the finale episode, after June gave her final testimony against Fred, Luke had tried to comfort her by saying they needed to move on and “count their blessings.” June had appeared to agree with him, but we know that wasn’t the case. Her betrayal could have done irreparable damage to her relationship with Luke. Time will only tell if her vengeance was worth the cost of her family.

Will June Actually Leave Canada?

June Osborne has spent most of her screen time on The Handmaid’s Tale trying to get to Canada to be reunited with her family. Of course, once she got to Canada, it was clear that her problems were far from over. Fred had traumatized June too deeply for her to move on. As she tells Emily (Alexis Bledel) in the beginning of the Season 4 finale, “I wish I could let him [Fred] go.” So while she got what she wanted (an escape from Gilead and a reunion with her family), June realizes that she’s willing to put all of that at risk for the chance to avenge herself. And when she finally does serve Fred his just desserts, she assumes that she’ll have to go on the run, or at the very least, leave her family. 

That means leaving behind her child and pre-Gilead husband Luke. It’s difficult to believe that June would choose to abandon everything she had worked so hard to obtain, but it’s just as hard to believe that June could have let Fred walk free. But was the cost of June’s liberation too high? In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, showrunner Bruce Miller confirmed that Season 5 will answer that question:

While there are many other questions The Handmaid’s Tale still has to answer (Will Hannah ever escape Gilead? What will happen to Rita?), we’ll just have to wait for Season 5. There’s no set premiere date yet, but we’ll be sure to keep you posted. Until then, you can watch Seasons 1 - 4 on Hulu.

Major spoilers ahead for the Season 4 finale of The Handmaid's Tale. Look no further if you haven't watched it!

Hulu's mega hit series The Handmaid's Tale finally returned for Season 4 after an extended wait. Fans were eager to return to the horrors of Gilead, and this season certainly pulled no punches. A number of major characters were killed off throughout the course of this year, and the season finale "The Wilderness" followed suit with a series regular that's been there from the very beginning. That's right, after all this time the villainous Fred Waterford played by Joseph Fiennes has gotten his just desserts. And it seems like it's a plot twist that's going to send shockwaves through The Handmaid's Tale universe. Let's break it all down.

What Happened In The Handmaid's Tale Season 4 Finale?

Season 4 of The Handmaid's Tale shocked us all when Elisabeth Moss' June finally made it to safety in Canada-- largely thanks to Moira. But that hasn't stopped the series from being emotionally grueling, and putting June and the other women through all sorts of emotional hardships. While the protagonist of The Handmaid's Tale is no longer in physical danger in Gilead, she's been recounting the pain and attempting to deal with her immense trauma. And after going through the legal way of advocating for herself and other women, June quickly started turning to more extreme measures. After all, she's not the same woman she was ahead of her capture.

Upon learning that Fred Waterford was going to be set free in Genova as a result of complying with the Canadian government, June takes matters into her own hands with the help of Nick (Max Minghella) and Commander Lawrence (Bradley Whitford). A deal is struck to free a number of women from Gilead in exchange for Waterford, since the Commander was spilling all the beans in his new plea deal. But rather than going through the horrifying courts of the totalitarian society, instead Nick and The Eyes transport Waterford to no-mans land for a terrifying final sequence.

As Emily and June discussed, they wanted Fred to be scared to death. That's exactly what they got, as a mass of women emerged from the darkness to chase down Waterford. Elisabeth Moss' character got the first punch (and bite), but the mob of women all joined in on beating him to death and presumably ripping him apart. They send Serena Joy his ring finger, while June returns home and picks up baby Nicole while covered in Fred's blood. At that moment Luke walks in, and is horrified to see the murderer in front of him, especially while holding their baby. And just like that Season 4 of The Handmaid's Tale came to a chilling end.

How Does Joseph Fiennes Feel About Fred's Fate In The Handmaid's Tale?

Fred's death in The Handmaid's Tale Season 4 marks the end of what has been the main antagonist of the acclaimed Hulu series. Joseph Fiennes played Commander Waterford to pitch perfection, pivoting between slimy and cruel throughout the course of the show. But after 36 episodes, his story has seemingly come to an end-- excluding any possible flashbacks.

The final scene in the woods is gripping, as Fred Waterford truly looks scared for his life before eventually being killed via the no man's land Salvaging. But how was filming this final scene for Joseph Fiennes, and how does he feel about ending his series regular run on The Handmaid's Tale? Showrunner Bruce Miller recently revealed this in an interview with EW, saying:

Well, that you have it. Despite playing one of the worst characters in The Handmaid's Tale, Joseph Fiennes seems like a class act in real life. And while some of the fear in his performance came from worries about falling when running full speed in the woods at night, he seems to have handled his onscreen death well. And while Fred might be nothing but pieces at this point, his influence will no doubt be felt moving forward. Let's just hope that Fiennes gets to return in a guest appearance; The Handmaid's Tale is known for using flashbacks to flesh out its characters.

How Will The Handmaid's Tale Season 4 Finale Affect Characters Next Season?

Fred Waterford's death in The Handmaid's Tale Season 4 finale is sure to effect pretty much the entire cast when it returns to Hulu next season. June seems to think that she might have to leave or get on the run for her part in murdering The Commander. That remains to be seen, but it certainly seems like her relationship with Luke is going to be forever changed. His look of horror said it all, and I have to wonder if their marriage is finally over at this point.

Alexis Bledel's Emily participated in Fred Waterford's death in The Handmaid's Tale Season 4 finale as well, further proving that the character's lust for violence and revenge hasn't been quenched since spending time in safety in Canada. I'm eager to see how this character continues to change, and how this latest violent act possibly affects her relationship to her wife Sylvia. Syl wasn't physically seen on screen this season (probably because Clea Duvall couldn't travel to film during the pandemic), but Emily revealed that she's still not having an easy time connecting with her partner after all this time.

Of course, the character who is going to likely be the most affected by Fred's death is Serena Joy (Yvonne Strahovski). The father of her baby is now dead, possibly along with their deal for safety and freedom in Genova. Knowing how much Serena hates losing, smart money says that she'll be out for blood when The Handmaid's Tale returns for Season 5. In the same interview Bruce Miller spoke about this upcoming dynamic of the series, saying:

Clearly there are plenty more narrative threads to pull from for The Handmaid's Tale Season 5, which is likely going to be majorly affected by the events of the Season 4 finale. While fans were delighted to see justice finally served when it comes to Jose Fiennes' Fred Waterford, his death has the potential to open new narrative doors. Hopefully next season won't be delayed, and we'll get our answers sooner rather than later.

The Handmaid's Tale is currently available in its entirety on Hulu. Be sure to check out the summer premiere list to plan your next binge watch.

Spoilers ahead for Episode 8, from Season 4 of The Handmaid’s Tale.

After an unexpected delay, The Handmaid’s Tale returned to Hulu for its fourth season. Diving back into Gilead didn’t disappoint, as Season 4 has been just as emotionally grueling as its predecessors. But one character didn’t have much screen time ahead of this week’s episode “Testimony.” Namely, Alexis Bledel’s Emily. Luckily, Episode 8 finally delivered for the beloved character.

Alexis Bledel made her debut in the first season of The Handmaid’s Tale, winning an Emmy Award for playing Ofglen/Emily. But she has been mostly missing in Season 4, living safely in Canada and working with Moira. That is until Emily came face to face with her Gilead trauma in “Testimony.” Literally.

In the most recent episode of The Handmaid’s Tale, the story finally focused back on Emily. When a former Aunt named Irene tries to make amends, we learn that she was the one who sold her out to The Eyes back in Season 1. This resulted in a Martha’s death, and Emily’s horrifying mutilation at the hands of Aunt Lydia. While Alexis Bledel’s character has seemingly withdrawn after finding safety in Canada, her rage is still bubbling within.

The Handmaid’s Tale has obviously changed greatly since Season 1, but Emily remains a fan favorite for many-- especially those of us who know Alexis Bledel from Gilmore Girls. Her story is one of the show’s most tragic, from being mutilated to her time barely surviving in The Colonies. As such, it was overdue for her to finally unpack a bit more about the trauma she’s struggling with.

This past episode showed how different June is from the woman Luke married, and Emily has similarly changed forever. She killed multiple people while trying to survive in Gilead, and has suffered unimaginable emotional and physical abuse. And it’s still affecting her ability to go back to work and get close to her wife Sylvia (Clea Duvall). Each one of them women in Canada is coping differently, including Moira and Rita.

Rather than feeling bad for Aunt Irene, Emily admits that she’s happy she ended up hanging herself. The support group unites in their rage, at least partly thanks to June’s encouragement. It was an emotional scene, and it fixed Season 4’s ongoing issue with Alexis Bledel’s character. We’ll just have to see how much screen time Emily gets in the final two episodes of The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4.

I’m definitely eager to see acclaimed actress-filmmaker Clea Duvall return to the series as Sylvia sometime in the future. Smart money says she’s absent from Season 4 since so much of it was filmed under strict new COVID safety protocols. It certainly makes it harder to fly in guest stars.

The Handmaid’s Tale releases new episodes Wednesdays on Hulu. In the meantime, check out the 2021 summer premiere list to plan your next movie experience.

After an extended wait, Season 4 of The Handmaid’s Tale has finally arrived on Hulu. The return to Gilead has been a doozy, with June escaping and being captured a number of times already. One of the overarching plots of the series so far has been the love triangle Elisabeth Moss’ protagonist June has with her husband Luke and Gilead partner Nick. And as the debate rages on, the cast of The Handmaid’s Tale has officially weighed in.

Four seasons into The Handmaid’s Tale, and the audience has seen June transform into a resistance leader and cold-blooded killer. It feels like she’s split into two different women, each with their own love interest and father of her child. Nowhere is that more clear than the debate between Luke or Nick. Elisabeth Moss was recently asked to pick a side, and she sidestepped by saying:

Since Elisabeth Moss is June as well as a producer and director on The Handmaid’s Tale, it’s especially difficult for her to settle this debate. After all, anything she says could be seen as a potential spoiler down the line. As such, she kept it cryptic.

Luckily, not all of The Handmaid’s Tale cast shied away from picking sides in the Luke Vs. Nick debate. Commander Waterford actor Joseph Fiennes was asked the same question by Rotten Tomatoes, and didn’t pull any punches. He made his allegiance known, saying:

Well, he’s got a point. Luke and June are still very much married, although they’ve spent years away from each other while she was trapped in Gilead. Elisabeth Moss’ protagonist has been tortured and assaulted, so it should be interesting to see exactly if/how she can still connect with her husband. Still, Joseph Fiennes is an old fashioned guy who wants to see the husband and wife combination together.

But not all of The Handmaid's Tale agrees with Joseph Fiennes’ feelings about #TeamLuke. Rita actress Amanda Brugel also weighed in, and she believes that June should end up with Max Minghella’s Nick. She took the time to apologize to Luke actor O.T. Fagbenle, but got honest saying:

Another solid perspective. June has been living in hell for years, and has seen and endured countless atrocities. She also caused her own amount of pain, and Luke will never really be able to understand. But Nick also survived in Gilead, falling in love with June and even having a baby together.

Janine actress Madeline Brewer felt conflicted when asked this question, but eventually came around to the same logic that Amanda Brugel did: Nick understands who June has become. She parsed through her logic, saying:

We’ll just have to wait and see how June’s story continues to shake out, including her very complicated love story. The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4 has been making massive changes to the universe, which should allow for the Nick Vs. Luke debate to take more twists and turns.

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Major spoilers ahead for The Handmaid's Tale Season 4 Episode 5 “Chicago.”

After an excruciating wait, The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4 has finally arrived on Hulu. The season started off with a bang, as Elisabeth Moss’ protagonist June has already escaped and been captured a number of times in the last five episodes. But the most recent episode “Chicago” ended with a shocking reunion, as Moira showed up in the war zone just as June woke up from an airstrike. And now showrunner Bruce Miller has spoken about this plot twist.

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 1 was very much about June and Moira’s relationship, as they endured training at the Red Center before making an escape attempt. But they’ve been kept apart since Samira Wiley’s character escaped to Canada after breaking out of Jezebel’s. Bruce Miller opened up about their unexpected reunion in this week’s episode, saying:

As previously mentioned, June and Moira’s friendship is one of the primary relationships of The Handmaid’s Tale. They were best friends before Gilead took over, and endured a ton of trauma. But their paths split, so will they still be able to connect?

Bruce Miller’s comments to TV Insider help to peel back the curtain on The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4. It’s certainly been an unprecedented run of episodes so far, as the narrative shifts away from June’s posting as a Handmaid, and has her primarily living as a rebel. And given Moira finding Elisabeth Moss’ character, smart money says she’s heading to Canada and will have even more reunions.

Throughout the past three seasons of The Handmaid’s Tale we’ve seen a number of main characters escape Gilead and settle in Canada including Moira, Emily, Rita, and of course June’s husband Luke (O.T. Fagbenle). When speaking about the June/Moira relationship, Bruce Miller also addressed the protagonist’s husband, saying:

There’s so much to unpack if/when June makes her way safely to Canada. She’s killed people, been regularly sexually assaulted, and also fell in love with Nick while being trapped in Gilead. Said relationship resulted in the birth of baby Nicole, whom Nick and Moira have been raising. Even if Elisabeth Moss’ character is finally safe her life will be far from simple.

Of course, the other biggest question after last episode of The Handmaids’ Tale: the fate of Janine. She and June were together when the air strikes on Chicago began, with the two Handmaids running through the exploding streets. While June seemingly made it out unscathed, it’s unclear if Janine survived, or sustained any major injuries.

The Handmaid’s Tale airs news episodes Wednesdays on Hulu. In the meantime, check out the midseason premiere list to plan your next binge watch.

Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale just dropped some Season 4 episodes right into our laps and while we got three right from the get-go, they will be weekly premieres from here on out. Which means cliffhangers for June and co. -- one of which has led eagle-eyed fans to call out a bit of a plot hole in the most recent episode from the new season, an episode that ended with some big deaths.

OK, obviously, we’re about to get into some spoilers here, so if you aren’t caught up on Season 4 at this point, what’s stopping you? Here’s the gist. At the very end of Episode 3 “The Crossing” the women on the run were on the way back to a colony and were being transported in a van with Aunt Lydia. Not content to remain in captivity, they found an opportune moment to push back and escaped, but it didn’t all end well.

What unfortunately ended up happening was that June and Janine made it back on the run, but ultimately Briana and Alma were hit by an oncoming train and didn't make it. This in and of itself isn’t an issue -- devastating, but not a plot mistake. However, some Redditors took notice of some choices made in the scene and felt like there were legitimate plot holes and/or storyline issues. The problems included complaints about why Lydia was in the back of the van with the girls to begin with:

Lots of sentiments on the thread also mentioned the distaste they feel as The Handmaid’s Tale keeps making things easy on Aunt Lydia, noting that she yet again escaped without so much as one prod. Another Redditor noted that they should have at least kept the prod “for protection,” marking another point where the writing just seemingly did not make sense. The general sentiment?

There was praise for much of the episode and the train shock seemed to go over as a big surprise, with one commenter noting they screamed loudly when the moment played out on-screen. Alma, in particular, was well-liked as a character and Episode 3 was pretty early in the season to go out. Yet, there was a general attitude that this scene in particular could have been more neatly done. Meanwhile, we’ll have to wait and see how the show shifts into Episode 4 and whether it continues to have problems or plays out with fewer snafus. So, what do we know about Episode 4 so far?

What To Expect From Season 4, Episode 4 “Milk”

Well, there is a trailer that reveals that series lead and busy actress Elisabeth Moss is actually directing the June-centric episode and it’s because, as she noted, ‘as the woman who had played June from the beginning, I felt like it was a story that I could tell." And Hulu has graciously given us a logline from the new episode, which gives us some additional hints about what is to come:

New episodes of The Handmaid’s Tale hit Hulu on Wednesdays at midnight ET so we'll know more very soon. In even better news, the series has already been renewed for Season 5, so there's certainly more to come. For what else is coming to streaming take a look at our full Hulu schedule or just let us know what you thought of the scene below.

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In the last several years, there have been many TV shows which have really taken the world by storm and gotten everyone talking. Series like Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad are on that list, but one still-running show which comes up a lot is The Handmaid’s Tale. Along with those conversations, the actress Elisabeth Moss often pops up, because of her amazing acting talent.

While we have, clearly, seen how fantastic Elisabeth Moss is in other hit shows like Mad Men, and interesting movies like The Invisible Man, one has to wonder what exactly this actress has coming up in the next couple of years. God knows that I’m wondering. So, from The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4 to 2021 movies coming out as soon as the summer, here is everything that Elisabeth Moss has on her radar for some time.

The Handmaid’s Tale, Season 4 (2021) – Airing

Elisabeth Moss’s starring role as June Osborne in the hit Hulu series The Handmaid’s Tale, based on the book by Margaret Atwood, has brought her a lot of positive attention over the past several years. For those who don’t know about it, The Handmaid’s Tale follows the story of America after a second American Civil War occurred, when a totalitarian society subjects fertile women, who are called “Handmaids,” to slavery for child-bearing purposes.

Yeah, it sounds about as horrifying as it sounds (especially as a woman watching it). But, I’m here to tell you that it truly is one of the best TV shows out there, if not for the amazing story, then for the superb acting. Elisabeth Moss has truly shined in this role, even winning and being nominated several times for Primetime Emmy Awards. There’s a reason why so many people have kept talking about this show.

If you want to watch The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4, it actually just premiered on Hulu not that long ago, on April 28th, so you have plenty of time to catch up before the next episodes start to come out week by week. Trust me when I say this – you won’t regret watching it.

The French Dispatch (2021) - Completed

In the never-ending list of movies which were, unfortunately, pushed back due to the events of 2020, The French Dispatch was a part of that causality. However, with movies getting back on schedule, the next upcoming movie with Elisabeth Moss in it will be coming out soon. The French Dispatch, an upcoming comedy-drama, will follow three separate storylines for the French foreign bureau of a fictional Kansas newspaper.

Elisabeth Moss, while her role is a bit unclear in this film compared to some of her others coming up, will play one of the employees at this newspaper. However, I’m sure with the ensemble cast that is in The French Dispatch, she’ll fit right in. There are many stars which will be joining her, including Benicio del Toro, Tilda Swinton, Timothee Chalamet and a lot more. It’s no surprise that this was one of 2020's most highly anticipated films, and will most likely be one of 2021’s as well.

The exact date when the new Wes Anderson film is going to release is still unclear, but it will be a fun day when people can return to theaters to see this star-filled ensemble rock our movie screens.

Next Goal Wins (TBA) - Completed

Moving along with our movies, we take a look at a biographical film that Elisabeth Moss joined a couple of years ago. As noted in The Hollywood Reporter, Moss has a role in Taika Waititi’s next big film after Jojo Rabbit, titled Next Goal Wins. The film follows the story of Thomas Rongen, a Dutch football coach who attempts to turn the American Somoa team from losers into winners.

Okay, does this sound a little bit like Ted Lasso? Maybe. I won’t make any judgments. However, I am always here for a great underdog story, and personally, I think this could be a great addition to her filmography for Elisabeth Moss. Taika Waititi is one of the best directors out there, in many opinions. I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so hard watching a Thor movie as I did with Thor: Ragnarök, or cried as much as I did watching Jojo Rabbit. So, I wouldn’t be surprised if this turned out to be another Oscar-winner for the director.

Moss isn’t the only one who joined this film, however. Michael Fassbender is set to star in Next Goal Wins, and will play the coach the story is built around. With the two of them jumping on, I expect this movie to be a classic. There’s no set release date yet, but as soon as there is one announced, I’m writing this down on my calendar.

Run Rabbit Run (2021) - Post-Production

When you star in a big-time TV show, you usually end up making connections with the creatives behind the scenes who direct, write, or even produce it. That is the case with Run Rabbit Run, a film which is being directed by a helmer of The Handmaid’s Tale, and in which Elisabeth Moss signed on to star, according to Variety.

The Daina Reid-directed film follows the tale of a fertility doctor (played by Moss) who believes in life and death, but after noticing strange behavior in her child, she has to challenge her own ideals and confront her many fears.

One of my favorite genres of film is straight-up thriller/horror. And since we’ve already seen Elisabeth Moss show her talents off in that genre, as in The Invisible Man, I’m all set to see her rock this role. It’s such an interesting take as well, her being a fertility doctor and set in her values, but an outside force causes her to change. I think if anyone could rock a role like that, it’s Elisabeth Moss.

According to Deadline, STX has taken the distribution rights for the movie worldwide, so hopefully, all of us will be exposed to its greatness not that long from now. With movies now back on track (hopefully), maybe a new release date will come out soon enough.

Shining Girls (TBA) - Pre-Production

Apple TV+ has really started to make a name for itself with new shows and series coming out, from the Golden-Globe nominated Ted Lasso to See, to documentaries that we never thought we’d get the chance to experience. It seems that Elisabeth Moss is hopping right onto that train as well, by signing up for the series Shining Girls, according to Apple.

The series, which has been placed in the thriller genre, will follow the story of a reporter in Chicago who has survived a horrible sexual assault. However, her world begins to change and shift all around her as she tries to track down her assailant and bring him to justice.

Again, I’m always down to see Elisabeth Moss in these amazing roles. It’s where she truly shines the most, in my opinion, and shows off her incredible acting abilities, but hearing that it’s going to be a TV series is even more exciting.

According to Deadline, Wagner Moura, more commonly known for his role on Narcos on Netflix, is also set to lead opposite Moss in this new show. He will be playing another journalist who is working to break the widening story known as a “copycat attack.” I’m already intrigued by just the description of these characters all on their own. Can you imagine how awesome this show is going to be?

While Shining Girls is still only in pre-production, you can bet that it’ll most likely be up there with some of the best series premiering. I can’t wait to see what both Moss and Moura bring to the table in terms of this thriller.

She Will Rise (TBA) - Pre-Production

As the last entry on this list, we take a look at another biographical pic, where Moss takes on a completely different role from what we have previously seen thus far. In She Will Rise, Elisabeth Moss is becoming Katie Hill, a former congresswoman who had to fight against word of an alleged affair that a right-wing blog put out, with nude photos being leaked as well, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Moss is also set to produce, via her banner, Love & Squalor Pictures, so it’s clearly a project that means very much to her if she is ready to make sure that everything is set right. It’ll be so fresh to see Moss take on a role that she doesn’t normally do. While we have seen her impress in dramatic roles in shows like The Handmaid’s Tale or in thrillers such as The Invisible Man, we rarely ever get to see her step into the shoes of a real-life figure that often.

Her most recent biographical role was portraying Shirley Jackson in the film Shirley in 2020, which was really interesting to see, so I’ll be excited to watch how she embodies the person that Katie Hill was when her whole scandal broke years ago.

Goodness, with these many projects, I don’t know how someone can do so much in so little time! Elisabeth Moss is truly an actress you see once in a lifetime and I’m so excited to watch where these films and TV shows take her. From this list alone, she might just get to accept a couple more awards in the future. Which project are you excited about the most?

It is rare for a TV show to be carried, mostly, by a group of highly acclaimed and relatively well-known performers, which makes The Handmaid’s Tale cast a one-in-a-million kind of ensemble. Led by Golden Globe and Emmy winner Elisabeth Moss, the cast has effectively elevated the material first imagined by Margaret Atwood in her 1985 dystopian social commentary to astounding heights on the Hulu original hit that the author has approved as a top-notch adaptation, especially one made into a TV series.

Now, in honor of the premiere of The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4 on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, which you should have already noted in your personal list of 2021 TV premiere dates to remember, we take a look at the actors who have helped make this show the emotionally-investing, thought-provoking, and potentially world-changing success. The following is a retrospective on what these brilliant performers were up to before the show made them bigger than ever, starting with the fearless series lead.

Elisabeth Moss (June Osborne)

You could say Elisabeth Moss’ Golden Globe-nominated breakout role as Peggy Olson in the Mad Men cast was a fitting prelude to the patriarchal society she would be forced to navigate in Gilead. Earlier in her long career (which began when she was 8), Moss had a recurring role on the bizarre CBS crime drama Picket Fences, played schizophrenic burn victim Polly in Girl, Interrupted, and starred opposite her future The Handmaid’s Tale co-star Bradley Whitford from the West Wing cast as the youngest First Daughter, Zoey Bartlet. The 38-year-old LA native has become a bit of a Scream Queen, too, as a memorable supporting character in Us and the lead of 2020’s The Invisible Man remake, in addition to the horrifying circumstances she has endured as June Osborne.

Joseph Fiennes (Fred Waterford)

The man responsible for much of that cruelty is Commander Fred Waterford, played by Joseph Fiennes, who, like his brother - Harry Potter’s Voldemort actor Ralph Fiennes - is a theatre-trained thespian, which translated well when playing the title role of the Oscar-winning Shakespeare in Love in 1998. The 50-year-old Englishman’s first time as a TV staple was on ABC’s short-lived, but well-received, sci-fi mystery Flashforward, before joining the cast of American Horror Story: Asylum, and infamously playing Michael Jackson in a controversial unaired episode of the anthology series Urban Myths. Other literary adaptations in Fiennes filmgraphy outside of the The Handmaid’s Tale include 2004’s The Merchant of Venice, a 2006 film based on Augusten Burroughs’ memoir Running with Scissors, and more recently voicing Sheriff Nottingham in the YouTube original animated miniseries Sherwood in 2019.

Yvonne Strahovski (Serena Joy Waterford)

Receiving a Golden Globe and Emmy nomination for playing the Commander’s wife Serena Joy Waterford on The Handmaid’s Tale is the Australian-born Yvonne Strahovski, who became an instant sensation in the States when she played CIA agent Sarah Walker on Chuck for NBC. Following that action-comedy hit, she joined the Dexter cast as a fellow serial killer with whom Michael C. Hall’s title character becomes romantically involved. The actress and model is also known for lending her voice to the Mass Effect video game series, appearing in Shane Black’s 2018 sequel The Predator, and her acclaimed performance in the Netflix original miniseries Stateside in 2020.

O-T Fagbenle (Luke Bankole)

Playing Luke Bankole, June Osborne’s husband and father to their daughter, Hannah, is O-T Fagbenle, who wears a lot of hats in the entertainment industry when he is not on the set of The Handmaid’s Tale. You may recognize his face from HBO’s short-lived romantic dramedy, Looking, or his voice as “Calico” Jack Rackham in the Assassin’s Creed video games, but may not realize that he is the creator, producer, composer, and director on some episodes of his own satirical comedy series Maxxx, in which he also plays the title role. His abbreviated Nigerian name will surely become even better known when he appears in the Black Widow cast (possibly as Marvel villain Taskmaster) and as Barack Obama in the historical miniseries anthology The First Lady for Showtime.

Ann Dowd (Aunt Lydia Clements)

Also playing a United States president in an upcoming TV movie called The President is Missing is Ann Dowd - yet another The Handmaid’s Tale cast member who has received a Golden Globe nomination, in her case, for playing Aunt Lydia Clements, a character who has a few things in common with the oppressive cult leader she played on the bizarre, dystopian HBO series The Leftovers for three seasons. The 65-year-old actress has a stellar 30-plus-year career that includes one of the best Tom Hanks movies, Philadelphia, but she really began to become more prominent in more recent years, starring in recurring roles on series like Masters of Sex, Oscar-nominated hidden gems like Captain Fantastic, or Ari Aster’s masterful horror movie debut Hereditary in 2018. Dowd also recently appeared in the Netflix’s adaptation of Rebecca and joined the cast of the dark comedy series Search Party in 2021.

Amanda Brugel (Rita)

Yet another The Handmaid’s Tale star we could call a Scream Queen is Amanda Brugel, who made her feature film debut in Jason X, which sees the Friday the 13th movies villain go to space, in 2001. The Canada native would later go on to land some particularly small roles in otherwise big movies, such as a police officer in Room from 2015 and a National Security Councilwoman in 2016’s Suicide Squad before she was cast as former Martha turned Gilead escapee Rita. Brugel has also starred on additional TV shows during her Handmaid’s Tale run, including the Canadian sitcom Kim’s Convenience and the series adaptation of Snowpiercer on TNT.

Madeline Brewer (Janine Lindo)

Another The Handmaid’s Tale star I would even more confidently give the Scream Queen title to is Madeline Brewer, known for three Netflix original horror titles, including the lycanthropic cult series Hemlock Grove, one of the best Black Mirror episodes (“Men Against Fire”), and 2015’s Cam, in which she plays an internet model who discovers she has a doppelgänger. She can also thank the streaming platform for giving the New Jersey-born actress her first break as part of the the Orange is the New Black cast, but she is not the only Handmaid’s Tale cast member who is also an alum of the hit prison-set dramedy.

Samira Wiley (Moira Strand)

Before winning an Emmy for playing Moira Strand on The Handmaid’s Tale, Samira Wiley won three Screen Actors Guild Awards in the Outstanding Comedy Series Ensemble category for Orange is the New Black, on which she played Litchfield inmate Poussey Washington. Earlier, the openly gay Juilliard graduate made her film debut in the 2011 Jonah Hill comedy The Sitter before playing a therapist to The Boys’ Aya Cash on the FX rom-com You’re the Worst, a cop on YouTube’s meta sitcom Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes On Television, and a small pat in Kathryn Bigelow’s powerful crime biopic Detroit in 2017.

Max Minghella (Nick Blaine)

Max Minghella actually has an interesting connection to his The Handmaid’s Tale co-star O-T Fagbenle, who made his film debut in 2006’s Breaking and Entering, which was directed by late Oscar-winning filmmaker Anthony Minghella, who was Max’s father. Minghella also debuted in one of his dad’s most famous movies, The Talented Mr. Ripley, before eventually becoming a more prominent talent in acclaimed films like The Social Network in 2010 and The Ides of March the following year, as well as the horror thriller Horns in 2013 and Mindy Kaling’s hit comedy The Mindy Project, of which he appeared in eight episodes. Minghella, who made his directorial debut in 2018 with the Elle Fanning-led drama Teen Spirit, also stars in Spiral: From the Book of Saw opposite Chris Rock.

Alexis Bledel (Emily Malek)

Alexis Bledel crossed paths with Elisabeth Moss during her three-episode stint on Mad Men before she was cast in the Emmy-winning role of Emily Malek on The Handmaid’s Tale. The 39-year-old became an instant household name as Rory in the Gilmore Girls cast before starring in other book-to-screen adaptations like Disney’s meditation on immortality Tuck Everlasting, Frank Miller’s inventive noir masterpiece Sin City, and the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants movies, of which a third installment has been announced.

Bradley Whitford (Joseph Lawrence)

I have no doubt that three-time Emmy-winner Bradley Whitford has crossed paths with most of his Handmaid’s Tale co-stars several times prior over the course of his 30-plus year career, which of course includes being a series regular on the West Wing cast, followed by Aaron Sorkin’s short-lived Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, the short-lived cop dramedy The Good Guys, and plenty more notable TV credits. The now 61-year-old is probably the best known Scream King of the Handmaid’s Tale cast having starred in the brilliant horror satire The Cabin in the Woods, Jordan Peele’s Oscar-winning debut Get Out, and 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters, if you want to count that. In 2020, he starred in the Covid-19 inspired drama Songbird and will play Stephen Sondheim in tick, tick…Boom! - one of the upcoming 2021 Netflix movies to look forward to.

Sam Jaeger (Mark Tuello)

To prove my earlier point about the prolific nature of Bradley Whitford, Sam Jaeger did guest star on The West Wing early in his career before playing the real Nick Fisher in Lucky Number Slevin, joining the Parenthood cast as Joel Graham, and starring on ABC’s historical LGBTQ+ miniseries When We Rise to name a few. This year, he is becoming a series regular on The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4 and will appear in The Eyes of Tammy Faye, an upcoming Jessica Chastain movie, as the titular televangelist’s second husband, Roe Messner.

It looks like The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4 is bound to be a memorable new chapter to the story by the cast alone. However, is there a series regular you are especially excited to see return to the Hulu exclusive hit drama?

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The day has finally, finally come for all Handmaid's Tale fans to start celebrating, as Hulu has at last revealed when the delayed drama will return to streaming for its no-doubt disturbing fourth season. The only thing that could make that good news better is the fact that we have a new Season 4 trailer to watch and savor while waiting for Elisabeth Moss' June to show up in the first episodes.

The Handmaid's Tale Season 4 will debut its first three episodes on Hulu on Wednesday, April 28. And fans can take a quick look at what to expect in the trailer above, which definitely brings some Hunger Games vibes, what with the badass female characters, the not-quite-post-apocalyptic vibe, and the differing factions vying for supremacy, just to name a few things. If only Elisabeth Moss' June had popped up with a bow and arrow at some point. I guess these guns will have to do.

The official synopsis for Season 4 hints more at June's ascent to becoming a full-fledged leader within this fractured society.

Speaking of those cherished relationships, the trailer shows all kinds of familiar faces, and plenty enough of Aunt Lydia's busted-up face. We get to see Samira Wiley's Moira looking none too happy about something, as well as Max Minghella's Nick. Bradley Whitford's Commander Joseph Lawrence is also shown for a quick moment, but okay, let's get back to Ann Dowd's Lydia and cheer on June for attacking the often ruthless beeyotch at some point in Season 4.

Go June! Go June! Fans can already take comfort in knowing the impending fourth season won't be the end of The Handmaid's Tale, despite Elisabeth Moss having landed a new show, since Hulu renewed the hit drama for a fifth season back in October 2020. So don't expect to see any clear-cut conclusions for June, at least, though there are plenty of other characters on the show that could be destined for doom. Especially if Mckenna Grace's new character Mrs. Keyes has anything to say about it, because she's a beast.

Prepare yourself for a new look at the broken country in The Handmaid's Tale when it debuts its fourth season on Hulu on Wednesday, April 28. Episodes will release weekly after the first three drop, so fans will have time to have plenty of discussions while waiting to see what happens next with Gilead and its present and former inhabitants.

The West Wing boasted a star-studded cast that has stood the test of time, with series regulars including Martin Sheen, Allison Janney and Robe Lowe. But many of the young actors who guest starred on the political drama, which aired for seven seasons from 1999-2005, went on to have phenomenal careers of their own, such as Elisabeth Moss, who played the youngest of President Jed Bartlet’s three daughters, and Amy Adams, who helped the White House staffers after they were stranded at a farm in Indiana. With more than 150 episodes, The West Wing’s sets were graced by hundreds of actors, so it’s to be expected you might have forgotten that these future stars were among them.

Evan Rachel Wood - Hogan Cregg

Long before True Blood and Westworld, and even before she was a troubled teen in Thirteen, a 14-year-old Evan Rachel Wood played press secretary C.J. Cregg’s niece Hogan Cregg in Season 3’s “The Black Vera Wang.” C.J. (Allison Janney) and Hogan, accompanied by a Secret Service agent (Mark Harmon) went shopping for a dress for Hogan’s junior prom. Evan Rachel Wood oozed star power on screen with acting heavyweights Allison Janney and Mark Harmon. You likely didn’t recognize her back in 2002, but this performance is hard to forget.

John Gallagher Jr. - Tyler

You might know John Gallagher Jr. from the 2020 horror Come Play, or as Liam Dempsey, who had a relationship with Evan Rachel Wood’s Dolores in Westworld’s third season. But back in The West Wing Season 4’s “20 Hours in America: Parts 1 and 2,” a 17-year-old John Gallagher Jr. played Tyler, who tried to help Josh Lyman (Bradley Whitford), Toby Ziegler (Richard Schiff) and Donna Moss (Janel Moloney) get out of Indiana after they missed the motorcade on a campaign stop. John Gallagher Jr. gave an understatedly comedic performance, as the group was flummoxed by Tyler’s ex-girlfriend, a time zone snafu and a train headed the wrong way down the track. Though John Gallagher Jr. went on to star as Jim Harper on the The Newsroom, another Aaron Sorkin creation, the actor said on “The West Wing Weekly” podcast that Sorkin didn’t remember Gallagher’s decade-old stint on The West Wing until they were filming the last episode of The Newsroom, Season 1.

Amy Adams - Cathy

Amy Adams has been nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Actress for American Hustle, and won two Golden Globes. She’s been in everything from kids movies like The Muppets and Enchanted, to the dark thriller Sharp Objects to the 2020 drama Hillbilly Elegy and even three episodes of The Office. But before all that, Amy Adams was Cathy, a farmer’s daughter in Season 4’s “20 Hours in America: Part 1.” Cathy’s family hosted an event for President Bartlet’s re-election campaign at their farm in Indiana. When Josh, Toby and Donna were left behind, Cathy tried to help them get back to the motorcade, all while engaging the staffers in a political dialogue about the struggle farmers face. Is there anything this woman can’t do?

Elisabeth Moss - Zoey Bartlet

A Hollywood A-lister today, Elisabeth Moss was 17 years old when she began playing President Bartlet’s youngest daughter Zoey (her older sisters were played by Nina Siemaszko and Annabeth Gish, who are no schlubs themselves). Zoey was featured in 25 episodes of The West Wing, as she had an on-again-off-again relationship with Dulé Hill’s Charlie Young, and she even had a major story line, getting kidnapped at the end of Season 4. So while she’s not exactly forgettable in the role, Zoey Bartlet seems a lifetime away from Mad Men’s Peggy Olson, The Handmaid’s Tale’s June Osborne and scores of other acting credits and accolades.

Ashley Benson - Suffragette

In Season 4, Episode 6, “Game On,” 12-year-old Ashley Benson got one of her first acting credits, playing one of three children helping to campaign for a candidate in California’s 47th Congressional District who passed away. Will Bailey (Joshua Malina), who managed the campaign, called the trio “Sally and the Suffragettes,” and they recited the poster they made to encourage voters: “It doesn’t matter who you vote for. Make sure you vote.” Just two years later, Ashley Benson landed a recurring role as Abby Deveraux on Days of Our Lives and is today most best known for playing Hanna Marin on Pretty Little Liars.

Danny Pudi - Santos Aide #2

In his first credited role, Danny Pudi played an aide to presidential candidate Matt Santos, specifically “Santos Aide #2” in the Season 7 episode “Two Weeks Out.” It was a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it appearance, but it goes to show that even the smallest roles on The West Wing were filled with now-familiar faces. Danny Pudi is best known for playing Abed Nadir on Community, but he also does a lot of voice work, including the voice of Huey Duck on the DuckTales series that premiered in 2017.

Bellamy Young - MaryLou Meriwether

Many came to know Bellamy Young as Mellie Grant, first lady in the Shonda Rhimes political drama Scandal. But that wasn’t her first time in the White House. Back in 2014 a blonde Bellamy Young played North Carolina lawyer MaryLou Meriwether in The West Wing Season 5 episode, "The Stormy Present,” as she met with Josh Lyman about a copy of the Bill of Rights that was stolen from her state at the end of the Civil War. Bellamy Young went on to have roles in series including CSI: Miami, Dirty Sexy Money, Scrubs, Criminal Minds and Prodigal Son. In addition to Scandal, Shonda Rhimes’ other creations Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice and How To Get Away With Murder featured a bevy of actors who first appeared on The West Wing, including James Pickens Jr., Joshua Malina, Taye Diggs and Michael O’Neill.

Liza Weil - Karen Larsen

Speaking of Shonda Rhimes actors, Liza Weil of Scandal and How To Get Away With Murder fame had a role early in her career as Karen Larsen, a governmental aide who leaked Chief of Staff Leo McGarry’s medical records to expose his history of drug and alcohol abuse in Season 1’s “Take Out the Trash Day.” Karen (a fitting character name, though it didn’t hold any significant meaning back in 2000), is fired and then un-fired by Leo McGarry (John Spencer) after the two have a conversation about how addiction has affected their lives. Just months after this episode aired, the world would meet Liza Weil in perhaps her most recognizable role, Paris Geller on Gilmore Girls.

Jane Lynch - Lucy The Reporter

When you’ve got stars in the press pool, your casting directors are doing something right. Jane Lynch wasn’t a household name back in early aughts when she played reporter Lucy in two of The West Wing’s best episodes, “In the Shadow of Two Gunmen: Part I” and “Two Cathedrals.” Jane Lynch is widely known for her role as Sue Sylvester on Glee, and has most recently been seen as the host of the rebooted game show Weakest Link. With more than 200 acting credits to her name, Jane Lynch has come a long way from The West Wing press room. What’s next?

Nick Offerman - Jerry

Before Nick Offerman became a pop culture sensation as Ron Swanson on Parks and Recreation, he got his start with a guest role as Jerry in The West Wing Season 1’s "The Crackpots and These Women.” Jerry was part of a three-person team who met with C.J. Cregg to pitch an 1,800-mile wolves-only road — a cost to taxpayers of only $900 million. The trio played it completely straight as C.J. practically laughed them out of the room. It was a great early look at how talented Nick Offerman is at dry humor.

Omar Benson Miller - Orlando Kettles

Before starring on Ballers with The West Wing regulars Richard Schiff and Dulé Hill, Omar Benson Miller was hilarious as Orlando Kettles in the Season 4 episode “Election Night.” Orlando found himself in legal trouble — and unable to play in his final high school football game — after getting pulled over with an open can of Pabst Blue Ribbon. Omar Benson Miller shined opposite Charlie Young (Hill), as Charlie accompanied Orlando to cast his vote in the presidential election. Since The West Wing, Omar Benson Miller has also appeared on CSI: Miami (with another West Wing alum, Emily Procter) and The Unicorn.

Ty Burrell - Tom Starks

Eight years before we met our favorite real estate agent Phil Dunphy on Modern Family, Ty Burrell guest starred as Tom Starks in the Season 3 episode “The Women of Qumar” to talk about seatbelt laws with Rob Lowe’s Sam Seaborn. In an otherwise-dry scene, Ty Burrell brought the deadpan humor, as he defended the honor of Rotarians like his father and himself to Sam, whose father was an Elk. “You won’t catch a Rotarian not wearing his seat belt,” Tom told Sam. “An Elk, maybe.”

Eric Stonestreet - White House Counsel Staffer

Speaking of Modern Family, before playing the hilarious Cameron/Fizbo the Clown on Modern Family, but after working security at a Garth Brooks concert, Eric Stonestreet played a staffer in the White House counsel’s office on Season 2’s “Bad Moon Rising.” Eric Stonestreet was a competent assistant to White House counsel Oliver Babish (Oliver Platt), and even got to use the series’ secret code about “an old friend from home,” which alerted White House staff of an emergency without panicking those around them.

David Burtka - Bruce The Intern

David Burtka made his TV debut on The West Wing in the Season 3 episode, “The Black Vera Wang,” as Bruce, a White House intern who found himself in trouble after putting some re-gifted moose meat up for auction on eBay. Bruce was confronted by Donna Moss, who had received the meat from Josh Lyman after a trip to Helsinki. Bruce came out on top of that situation, though, as he got to keep his job and the $210 Donna paid to get the moose meat off eBay. David Burtka is known for his work on the stage and screen, a common thread amongst West Wing actors. He was also on seven episodes of How I Met Your Mother with now-husband Neil Patrick Harris,

The West Wing is currently streaming on HBO Max, including A West Wing Special To Benefit When We All Vote, a stage production of the Season 3 episode “Hartsfield’s Landing” performed by the original cast ahead of the 2020 presidential election. Check back regularly to CinemaBlend to stay up to date on all the latest streaming news.

After 17 seasons on the air (so far?), it really should come as no surprise that Grey’s Anatomy can boast a countless number of impressive guest stars, including many stars who can call the sexy medical drama one of their first gigs before becoming a household name. We decided to take on the challenge of identifying as many notable celebrities who appeared on the Shonda Rhimes hit before their big break or in a role small enough to have since fallen into obscurity. We came up with a staggering tally of 23 actors, starting with one beloved Emmy winner who knows a thing or two about playing a medical professional.

Sarah Paulson (Dr. Ellis Grey)

One year before American Horror Story’s 2011 premiere, Sarah Paulson appeared on Grey’s Anatomy as Dr. Ellis Grey (Meredith’s mother) in an ‘80s flashback episode that sees her treat an AIDS patient at Seattle Grace when the disease was still new to the public. More recently the actress has played a psychiatrist from hell in Glass, a nurse from hell in Ratched, and also a mom from hell in the hit Hulu original Run.

John Cho (Dr. Marshall Stone)

To lead his acclaimed feature-length debut, Searching, Run director Aneesh Chaganty cast John Cho - also known as Sulu in J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek movies. However, when he appeared on Grey’s Anatomy as a surgical intern in need of surgery after falling asleep at the wheel, the Korean-born actor’s defining role was Harold Lee in the 2004 cult comedy Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, whom he would reprise in two sequels.

Keke Palmer (Sheryll Jeffries)

Also known primarily for comedies (especially for children) was Keke Palmer, when she played a pregnant teen on Grey’s Anatomy’s tenth season. The 27-year-old actress and singer has since gone on to find darker work on horror series like MTV’s Scream and Ryan Murphy’s Scream Queens and played a con artist stripper in Hustlers opposite Jennifer Lopez.

Alanna Masterson (Hillary Boyd)

Another “scream queen” to appear on Grey’s Anatomy in her early days is Alanna Masterson, who is best known for playing Tara Chambler for five seasons of The Walking Dead. Her young, seemingly mature, one-off role on the medical drama put her through a different kind of horror when she took psychedelic mushrooms, tried to fly off her roof, and broke 52 bones.

Tessa Thompson (Camille Travis)

Like Alanna Masterson, Tessa Thompson is best known for a comic book role (Valkyrie in the MCU), as well as the Creed franchise, absurdist satire Sorry to Bother You, and high-concept sci-fi thriller Annihilation, to name just a few. Much earlier, in 2006, she played Richard Webber’s niece Camille Travis (later recast in Season 4 by Camille Winbush) before showing up in a different role on the Grey’s Anatomy spin-off, Private Practice, in 2009.

Dylan Minnette (Ryan)

Actor and musician Dylan Minnette also appeared on a second Shonda Rhimes hit (Scandal) years after he played a 9-year-old born without external ears on Grey’s Anatomy’s fourth season. The now 24-year-old star would go on to appear in horror movies of a light variety (Goosebumps) and a bleak variety (Don’t Breathe), as well as lead the cast of the teen drama 13 Reasons Why for Netflix.

Sydney Sweeney (Erin Weaver)

Speaking of dark teen dramas, the Emmy-winning HBO series Euphoria is 23-year-old Sydney Sweeney's biggest claim to fame yet, following her role opposite Amy Adams on Sharp Objects and a recurring spot on The Handmaid's Tale for Hulu. Earlier, in a heartbreaking Season 11 episode of Grey's Anatomy, she played the daughter of a man who discovers what he thought was heartburn is actually much worse.

Elisabeth Moss (Nina Rogerson)

Speaking of The Handmaid's Tale, Elisabeth Moss won an Emmy for her lead role on the dystopian drama after receiving several nominations for playing Peggy Olson on Mad Men. The star of acclaimed 2020 horror flick, The Invisible Man, previously appeared on Season 3 of Grey's Anatomy as a woman whose mother suffers from a strange condition that causes her bones to grow when experiencing trauma.

Justina Machado (Anna Nyles)

Also appearing on Grey's Anatomy's third season was actress Justina Machado as a new mother who initially assumes her breast cancer tumor was a clogged milk duct. The 48-year-old former Six Feet Under star later became better known as a nurse and mother on the cancelled Netflix sitcom One Day at a Time and more recently competed as a finalist on Dancing with the Stars.

Jesse Plemons (Jake Burton)

Netflix is also the home of several recent films starring Jesse Plemons, such as the Oscar-nominated The Irishman, Charlie Kaufman's I'm Thinking of Ending Things, and El Camino, in which he reprised his sociopathic Breaking Bad character, Todd. Right before landing his first starring role on Friday Night Lights, Plemons was almost completely unrecognizable in his Grey's Anatomy guest spot as a teen with a deadly brain tumor caused by a rare bone disorder.

Dean Norris (Vince)

Fellow Breaking Bad alum Dean Norris also made an early appearance on two episodes of Grey's Anatomy as a mechanic whose friend and colleague is injured in a ferry crash during Season 3. The 57-year-old acting veteran was later cast in the series adaptation of Stephen King's Under the Dome, landed a recurring spot on Shonda Rhimes' Scandal, and is currently preparing to reprise his role from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark for the upcoming sequel.

Abigail Breslin (Megan Clover)

Dean Norris also briefly appears in acclaimed indie comedy Little Miss Sunshine, which earned then 10-year-old Abigail Breslin an Oscar nomination in 2007. Between her 2002 film debut in Signs and that later star-making moment, the future star of the Zombieland movies played a girl whose repeat visits to Seattle Grace brought up suspicions of her foster parents' treatment of her, before it was discovered that her insensitivity to pain was to blame for her frequent accidents.

Leslie Odom Jr. (P.J. Walling)

2020 Was a big year for Leslie Odom Jr. with Hamilton coming to Disney+, the animated musical series Central Park premiering on Apple TV+, and One Night in Miami hitting theaters in December. The actor and singer was still on his way to stardom when he appeared in a Grey's Anatomy episode with an intriguing DC connection as an, initially reluctant, donor in a domino kidney transplant, which Justice League Unlimited voice actors George Newbern (Superman) and Carl Lumbly (Martian Manhunter) are the recipients of.

Maggie Siff (Ruthie Sales)

Like most actors your can think of, Leslie Odom Jr. also appeared on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, much just like Maggie Siff did after playing a woman suffering from osteoporosis on Season 4 of Grey's Anatomy. It would be one of the last of her many early TV guest spots before becoming a notable presence on series like FX's Sons of Anarchy, AMC's Mad Men, and most recently, Showtime's Billions.

Theo Rossi (Stan Giamatti)

Maggie Siff's Sons of Anarchy co-star Theo Rossi, who would go on to play Marvel villain Shades on Netflix's Luke Cage series, has also been a guest on Grey's Anatomy. In a tearjerker two-part episode from Season 4, he played a paramedic, and husband of a Seattle Grace radiologist, who becomes trapped with his partner and best friend after their ambulance collides with another once they've dropped off a patient.

Danielle Panabaker (Kelsey Simmons)

Speaking of TV comic book adaptations, The Flash star Danielle Panabaker was relatively well-known for movies like Disney's teen superhero comedy Sky High, and the 2009 remake of Friday the 13th before she starred in one Grey's Anatomy episode. In Season 6, her character is forced to spend Thanksgiving at Seattle Grace, where she becomes engaged to her boyfriend after successfully receiving a heart transplant.

Jurnee Smollett (Beth Monroe)

Speaking of DC adaptations, Birds of Prey star Jurnee Smollett was probably best known as Michelle Tanner's friend Denise Frazer on Full House years before she played the first survivor of a clinical tumor trial run by Meredith Grey and Derek Shepherd, unlike her ill-fated boyfriend, in a two-part Grey's Anatomy episode. Today, the 34-year-old actress has numerous notable credits to her name, most recently the supernatural period drama, Lovecraft Country, on HBO.

Jamie Chung (Trina Paiz)

Jurnee Smollett's Lovecraft Country co-star Jamie Chung has also starred in several comic book adaptations, including Batman prequel series Gotham, the animated Big Hero 6, and its sequel series on Netlflix, the 2014 sequel to Sin City, and the infamous Dragonball Evolution, from 2009. The following year, the Korean actress (also a veteran of MTV's The Real World) played a newlywed forced to spend her honeymoon at Seattle Grace after she and her husband fall 100 feet into a ravine while mountain climbing.

Rachel Brosnahan (Brian Weston)

Her impressive recurring spot on House of Cards, and Emmy win for playing a female comedian in the 1960s in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, has made Rachel Brosnahan one of the most sought after actresses of her generation. Much earlier in her career, the star of the new Amazon Prime original film I'm Your Woman played a young transgender man seeking to complete his sex reassignment surgery at Seattle Grace in Grey's Anatomy's ninth season.

David Denman (Rick Jacobs)

When David Denman appeared on Grey's Anatomy in 2007 as the victim of a faulty parachute, most audiences probably recognized him best from The Office, where he played former Dunder Mifflin employee and the ex-fiancé of Pam Beesly, Roy Anderson. He would later reunite with his old onscreen romantic rival John Krasinski in Michael Bay's 13 Hours, play the father of a Power Ranger, star in Steven Soderbergh's country-fried heist comedy Logan Lucky, and will next appear opposite Kate Winslet in the upcoming HBO mini-series Mare of Easttown.

Millie Bobby Brown (Ruby)

One of the most successful child stars in Hollywood today is British teenager Mille Bobby Brown, who most recently played the title role of Enola Holmes, and will soon reprise her Godzilla: King of the Monsters character in a film that pits the atomic reptile against King Kong. Just one year before first playing young psychokinetic, Eleven, on the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, Brown guest starred on Grey's Anatomy as a young girl receiving medical advice from Seattle Grace over the phone after an earthquake leaves her mother incapacitated at their remote cabin.

How many of these Grey's Anatomy appearances do you remember? Let us know in the comments below!

Following its debut on AMC in 2007, Mad Men became a pivotal series in what is now considered the era of Peak Television. Even when every other network turned down the chance to pick up this soon-to-be hit drama, Matthew Weiner's period piece series found a home at the cable station, and it resulted in one of the most beloved and critically acclaimed series in recent history. With a talented ensemble of great actors, Mad Men's cast received heaps of praise and a number of awards to boot. Following the show's end in 2015, what have they been working on now? Let's take a look and see.

Jon Hamm (Don Draper)

As Don Draper, the creative director of Sterling Cooper, Jon Hamm became a star through his leading man role in Mad Men. Previously a TV actor with credits on Providence, Ally McBeal, Gilmore Girls, Charmed, and The Division, as well as film roles in Space Cowboys, Kissing Jessica Stein, and We Were Soldiers, Hamm's breakthrough role paved the way for appearances in A Single Man, The Day the Earth Stood Still, The Town, Million Dollar Arm, and Bridesmaids. 

Following his Emmy-winning performance in Mad Men, Hamm starred in Keeping Up with the Joneses, Marjorie Prime, Baby Driver, Beirut, Tag, Bad Times at the El Royale, and The Report. He was last seen in Richard Jewell and The Jesus Rolls. In television, Hamm starred in A Young Doctor's Notebook, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and Good Omens. He'll next be seen in Top Gun: Maverick and Wild Mountain Thyme.

Elisabeth Moss (Peggy Olson)

Playing Peggy Olson, who was once Don's secretary before moving up the corporate ladder, Elisabeth Moss played a pivotal role in Mad Men. Prior to her role in Mad Men, Moss was best known for her work on The West Wing, Anywhere But Here, The Missing, and Girl, Interrupted. During her time on Mad Men, Moss was also seen in Get Him to the Greek, On the Road, Listen Up Philip, The One I Love, and Top of the Lake. 

Following this career-defining role, Moss has continued to find success and acclaim through her Emmy-winning performance in Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale. She also starred in The Square, The Old Man & The Gun, Her Smell, The Kitchen, High-Rise, Truth, Queen of Earth, and most recently, The Invisible Man and Shirley earlier this year. Next, Moss will be seen in The French Dispatch and Next Goal Wins.

Vincent Kartheiser (Pete Campbell)

In the role of Pete Campbell, the eventual junior partner at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce, Vincent Kartheiser played a primary character throughout the entirety of Mad Men's run. A stage actor who became a film and TV performer, Kartheiser was previously seen in the TV series Angel and films like Alpha Dog, Alaska, and Dandelion. As the actor starred in this hit series, he was also seen/heard in In Time, Rango, Elektra Luxx, and Days Out of Days. 

Following Kartheiser's time in Mad Men, Kartheiser starred in My Friend Dahmer, The Most Hated Woman in America, A Kind Of Murder, Most Likely To Murder, Das Boot, and Crypto. Kartheiser also had a starring role in last year's Proven Innocent and in episodes of The OA. He was most recently seen in Netflix's The Social Dilemma.

January Jones (Betty Draper)

As Betty Draper, the wife (then ex-wife) of Don Draper, January Jones provided an Emmy-nominated performance in Mad Men. Previously a model, Jones starred in Anger Management, Love Actually, Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, and We Are Marshall. 

Through the success of the show, Jones found roles in Unknown, X-Men: First Class, Seeking Justice, Pirate Radio, Sweetwater, and Good Kill. She also narrated 2015's documentary Unity. When Mad Men wrapped, the actress became a main cast member on Fox's The Last Man on Earth before it ended in 2018. She appeared in The Politician and voiced a character in Animals before she starred in Netflix's short-lived series Spinning Out earlier this year.

Christina Hendricks (Joan Holloway)

In the role of Joan Holloway, the office manager of Sterling Cooper, Christina Hendricks provided a lively presence throughout Mad Men's revered run. Formerly a model, Hendricks entered the acting business in the late '90s, where she starred in Showtime's Beggars and Choosers and in ER, The Court, Firefly, Kevin Hill, and more before she landed her Mad Men role. During this time, Hendricks also starred in Life As We Know It, Drive, The Family Tree, I Don't Know How She Does It, Ginger & Rosa, Detachment, Struck By Lightning, God's Pocket, and Lost River. 

Following her Mad Men commitments, Hendricks starred in Zoolander 2, The Neon Demon, Bad Santa 2, Fist Fight, and Pottersville, as well as shows like Another Period, Tin Star, The Romanoffs, and Hap and Leonard. Hendricks is now on NBC's Good Girls.

Kiernan Shipka (Sally Draper)

Playing the part of Sally Draper, the eldest child of Don and Betty, Kiernan Shipka found her fame through this acclaimed drama series. As a child actress, Shipka previously appeared in Monk, Heroes, MadTV, and Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and she was later seen in Land of the Lost, Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore, and Very Good Girls when the series came to a close. She also lent her voice to The Legend of Korra. 

Most notably, Shipka starred in the title role of Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, which was canceled earlier this year. The actress also starred in The Blackcoat's Daughter, Let It Snow, and Feud: Bette and Joan. Next, Shipka will star in Quibi's Swimming with Sharks.

John Slattery (Roger Sterling)

As Roger Sterling, a senior partner and accounts executive at Sterling Cooper Advertising Agency, John Slattery was a prominent player in Mad Men, notably after the first season. Prior to Mad Men, Slattery starred in movies like Eraser, Traffic, Bad Company, The Station Agent, Mona Lisa Smile, Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, and Flag of Our Fathers, and in TV shows like Homefront, Party Of Five, Under Cover, Jack & Bobby, Desperate Housewives, and Maggie. 

Marvel fans will surely recognize him in the recurring role as Howard Stark, Tony's late father. His first appearance was in Iron Man 2, and he returned to the role in additional MCU movies afterward, including Avengers: Endgame. 

During his Mad Men time, Slattery also starred in Reservation Road, Charlie Wilson's War, Iron Man 2, The Adjustment Bureau, and Ted 2. And he directed 2014's God's Pocket. Shortly after Mad Men ended, Slattery appeared in 2015's Best Picture winner, Spotlight. Next, Slattery stars in Fox's upcoming Next.

Robert Morse (Bert Cooper)

In the role of Bert Cooper, the senior partner of Sterling Cooper, Robert Morse played an increasingly prominent role in the later seasons of Mad Men. A prestigious actor of the stage and screen with two Tonys, an Emmy, and a Grammy to his name, Morse was most notably seen in both the Broadway production and the film adaptation of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. 

During his time on Mad Men, for which he received several Emmy nominations, Morse also starred in The Man Who Shook The Hand of Vincente Fernandez. He did voice work for Sofia the First, The Legend of Korra, and Teen Titans Go! Following his role in this acclaimed AMC series, Morse has been seen in American Crime Story: The People vs. OJ Simpson and Corporate. He returned to Broadway for a 2016 production of The Front Page.

Aaron Staton (Ken Cosgrove)

Playing Ken Cosgrove, an account executive at Sterling Cooper, Aaron Staton was seen throughout the entirety of Mad Men's run. During his time in the show, Staton was also notably the actor behind Cole Phelps in the video game L.A. Noire, for which he received a BAFTA nomination. Following Mad Men's run, he appeared in Castle Rock, Person of Interest, Ray Donovan, God Friended Me, Narcos: Mexico, Girlfriends Guide to Divorce, The Good Wife, and Unbelievable. He also starred in films like Alex & The List, and Preservation. Next, Staton will be seen in Disney+ forthcoming mini-series, The Right Stuff.

Rich Sommer (Harry Crane)

As Harry Crane, a media buyer for Sterling Cooper, Rich Sommer was a constant presence throughout Mad Men's entire run. Prior to this hit series, Sommer was notably seen in The Devil Wears Prada. During his Mad Men time, Sommer also appeared in Celeste and Jesse Forever, The Giant Mechanical Man, The Office, Elementary, and The League. 

Following Mad Men, Sommer starred in LBJ, Hello My Name Is Doris, Girlfriend's Day, Summer of '84, and A Futile and Stupid Gesture. He also lent his voice to Regular Show and appeared in Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, Love, GLOW, Masters of Sex, and Elena of Avalor. Recently, Sommer starred in HBO's Run. He's now a main role in The CW's In the Dark.

Mason Vale Cotton (Bobby Draper)

In the role of Bobby Draper, the middle child of Don and Betty Draper, Mason Vale Cotton played a primary role in the fifth, sixth, and seventh seasons of Mad Men. He was previously on Desperate Housewives. Once his role in Mad Men came to a close, Cotton starred in Scales: A Mermaids Tale, Mad Families, and voiced the title character in Hey Arnold: The Jungle Movie. He was last seen in 2017's short film, Super.

Bryan Batt (Salvatore Romano)

As Salvatore Romano, the art director at Sterling Cooper, Bryan Batt was a main cast member during the first three seasons of Mad Men. Primarily known as a theater actor, Batt performed in Broadway productions of Cats, Starlight Express, Sunset Boulevard, Saturday Night Fever, Seussical, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat prior to his time in this hit drama series. 

Following his role in Mad Men, Batt played a recurring role in MTV's Scream and made appearances in NCIS, NCIS: New Orleans, and EastSiders. He also starred in films like 12 Years a Slave, Parkland, LBJ, Tales From The Hood 2, and Billionaire Boys Club. Most recently, Batt produced and starred in Easy Does It. He'll next be seen in Don't Look Back, American Reject, and Night Teeth.

Michael Gladis (Paul Kinsey)

Playing Paul Kinsey, a copywriter at Sterling Cooper, Michael Gladis was part of Mad Men's main cast throughout its first three seasons. Following his role in the hit series, which also included a guest star appearance in Season 5, the actor provided turns in Devil's Knot, Knights of Badassdom, Not Safe For Work, Terminator Genisys, and Armed Response. 

On television, he starred in Eagleheart, Reckless, Extant, and Feed the Beast, and he appears in episodes of The Good Wife, Medium, Leverage, The Mentalist, Justified, House of Lies, Elementary, Lucifier, and Criminal Minds. Earlier this year, Gladis became a main cast member on Showtime's Penny Dreadful: City of Angels. He'll also soon be seen in The Mental State.

Jared Harris (Lane Pryce)

In the role of Lane Pryce, the former financial officer at Sterling Cooper, Jared Harris gave an Emmy-nominated standout performance in the middle seasons of Mad Men. As a well-trained English actor, Harris starred in I Shot Andy Warhol, Natural Born Killers, The Last of the Mohicans, Far and Away, Dead Man, Happiness, Lost in Space, Mr. Deeds, Ocean's Twelve, Lady in the Water, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, among others, prior to his work in this series. 

He also played a reoccurring role in Fringe. During his time on Mad Men, Harris was also seen in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. In the following years, Harris starred in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Allied, Certain Women, and Poltergeist (2015). He was also in Cherynbol, The Crown, and Carnival Row. Next, he'll star in Morbius and AppleTV's Foundation.

Who is your favorite Mad Men character? Let us know in the comment section below!

Golden Globe-winning actress Elisabeth Moss has been turning a lot of heads lately. From her winning performance in The Handmaid’s Tale to her latest terrifying foray in The Invisible Man, she continues to be an actress to watch. With that said, she has plenty of new projects lined up and recently just signed on again for her next Blumhouse movie.

By all means, Blumhouse and Elisabeth Moss found a winning combination in The Invisible Man and seem to want to capitalize on that success. Now it’s been announced that the two parties will produce a new feature based on the yet-to-be-released psychological thriller novel Mrs. March, written by Virginia Feito. Elisabeth Moss is set to star and will produce under her production company Love and Squalor Pictures.

The movie, which will also be written by Virginia Feito, is about a polished Upper East Side housewife who unravels when she suspects the detestable protagonist of her husband’s best-selling novel is based on her.

Elisabeth Moss has said to have already gotten her hands on the novel and read it in one sitting. Moss described the main character as being “complex” and “deeply human.” But those eager to read Mrs. March will have to wait a bit longer, as the novel is scheduled to be released on August 2021.

Deeply human characters set in a psychological thriller story sounds like a movie right up Elisabeth Moss’ alley. She seems to have a knack for taking on characters and stories with messed up stuff happening around them, while also excelling at playing characters in quieter dramas.

By adding Mrs. March to her schedule, Elisabeth Moss is on fire and working harder than ever. This year, it was also announced that she’ll be playing a serial killer in a TV show called Candy. On top of that, she will be an executive producer and star of the Apple+ original series entitled Shining Girls, a story set in Depression-era Chicago about a portal that goes to different time periods. So get ready to see a lot more of Elisabeth Moss.

Of course, since Elisabeth Moss and Blumhouse will be teaming again up for Mrs. March, one has to wonder if they will also keep working together for a sequel to The Invisible Man. After all, the terrifying monster movie received rave reviews and made over $130 million on a $7 million budget.

As of now, there’s no official news on if The Invisible Man 2 is coming. However, Elisabeth Moss didn’t rule it out, saying that if people want it, then that’s a good first step to making it happen. If I had to wager, I’d bet fans want it. In the meantime, Moss and Blumhouse's upcoming movie, Mrs. March, sounds just as intriguing.

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4 had barely begun filming when shutdowns in March halted all production. Since then, the Hulu series has been in a bit of limbo and there’s still no news on when the cast is expected to return to finish the season. However, while we wait for news on The Handmaid’s Tale, Moss has landed a new TV project for another streaming service.

Elisabeth Moss is set to executive produce and star in the Apple TV+ series Shining Girls. The series is based on the 2013 novel by Lauren Beukes, who will also executive produce the series alongside Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way Productions, and Silka Luisa, who will serve as showrunner. Described as a metaphysical thriller, Shining Girls stars Elisabeth Moss as a Chicago reporter who, after being brutally assaulted, finds that her reality is changing while she searches for her attacker.

The novel itself is set during Depression-era Chicago and centers Harper Curtis, who finds a portal to different time periods. He stalks women throughout time to kill them, but the one who survives, Kirby Mazrachi, pursues him. It’s not confirmed, but I’d wager that Moss will play Kirby in the show. As of this writing, no other cast members have been announced yet.

Based on the summary alone, Shining Girls sounds right up Elisabeth Moss’ alley. Besides The Handmaid’s Tale, the actress also starred in the horror film Invisible Man, which saw Moss’ character being stalked by her abusive husband.

Shining Girls joins an extensive list of Apple TV+’s original programming. The streaming service has been expanding its library of shows, which now includes Chris Evans’ Defending Jacob, the Jennifer Aniston-Reese Witherspoon series The Morning Show, and Hailee Steinfeld’s Dickinson, among several others. Upcoming Apple TV+ series include Lisey’s Story, Mosquito Coast, and the historical drama Hedy Lamarr, which will star Wonder Woman’s Gal Gadot.

Elisabeth Moss is an acting powerhouse and tends to stay busy. In addition to Shining Girls, the actress will be playing a villainous role in the limited series Candy. With so much on her plate, will we ever hear news of The Handmaid’s Tale? If I had to guess, I think Elisabeth Moss will probably have to finish filming Season 4 of the Hulu series before jumping to the next project, but it’s all speculation for now.

The Handmaid’s Tale is scheduled to premiere at some point in 2021, though Elisabeth Moss is unsure of when the cast and crew will get back to filming the remainder of Season 4. Some television productions have already resumed filming, but it’s all uncharted territory given the current state of things.

For more on what to watch in the coming months, be sure to check out our 2020 fall TV premiere guide.

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 1 first introduced viewers to the dynamics between Elisabeth Moss' June and Yvonne Strahovski's Serena, the wife of Commander Waterford that served as one of the thinkers behind the idea for Gilead. Serena is very much an antagonist, but The Handmaid’s Tale affords her brief moments of sympathy. That said, series star Yvonne Strahovski has not been shy about her feelings towards her character and she recently explained why she hasn’t changed her mind about Serena.

Serena looks out for number one: herself. Over the course of The Handmaid’s Tale’s three seasons, Serena has had moments of clarity. Sometimes, it seemed as though she would change her mind, see the error of her ways, and help June and Mayday fight back against Gilead’s fascist regime. However, despite seeing the cruelty first-hand while actively assisting in the rape of Elisabeth Moss’ June in Season 1, Serena hasn’t evolved past her reprehensible past.

Serena has also continued benefitting from the system she helped set up. You’d think having a finger cut off as punishment would shake her to the realities of Gilead, but nope. Yvonne Strahovski has lived in Serena’s skin for a few years now. As far as changing her mind about Serena goes, here’s what she told Collider:

Yvonne Strahovski knows who Serena is at her core, and it’s nothing too positive. Strahovski is quite purposeful in her portrayal of Serena as a victim in her own mind while also as a perpetrator to June and others. I’m on board with Strahovski in that Serena is quite “despicable,” and I think she showcases the character’s true intentions really well.

All that said, Yvonne Strahovski does enjoy playing Serena and believes what others say is true, it is “fun” getting to play a villain. But, that doesn’t mean there aren’t any challenges. Strahovski cites the scene where Serena has to hold June down as being “quite difficult” to film. I admit that it was incredibly hard to watch that scene as well.

The last viewers saw of Serena, she had been arrested and was being held in Canada. She was allowed to see June’s daughter Nicole during supervised visits. However, with her and her husband Fred facing punishment, there’s no telling what The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4 will bring, or when it will be bringing it.

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4 is set to premiere at some point in 2021. In the meantime, you can binge the first three seasons on Hulu. For more on what to watch, be sure to check out our 2020 summer TV premiere guide.

The Handmaid's Tale Season 4 had only just begun filming when Hollywood-wide shutdowns suspended all TV and movie productions in March. The Hulu series was in limbo for quite some time after that. And, after a bit of waiting on a status update regarding Season 4, a minute-and-a-half long teaser trailer was released. Rejoice!

The Handmaid's Tale Season 4 teaser was like watching a slow burn buildup. Elisabeth Moss’ June seems more determined than ever to take down Gilead, promising viewers that she’s “just getting started.” The teaser was accompanied by the confirmation that the show wouldn’t premiere on Hulu until next year. However, the good news is that the teaser, which was mostly made up of scenes from Season 3, also revealed some brand new footage from Season 4. With that in mind, here are five major questions we have after watching the recent teaser.

Major Handmaid's Tale Season 3 spoilers ahead!

Are The Handmaids Hiding Out Somewhere?

June risked everything to ensure that the children were able to safely board the plane to Canada in the Season 3 finale of The Handmaid's Tale. However, June herself wasn't able to escape and was shot and left bleeding out on the snowy ground as the plane took off. While many fans were left wondering whether June was ok or dying, the Season 4 teaser confirms that she was carried to safety by the other Handmaids.

A quick flash of what appears to be a large, secluded house at the 15-second mark seems to indicate that the Handmaids may not have had to carry June very far at all. It's either that or June eventually finds her way to a Mayday safehouse. The house looks like it's in the middle of the woods, surrounded by snow and trees. Is this where June recovers from her wounds and plans for another rescue mission? She is limping up to the house in the scene, so it’s possible. It's unclear where this hideout is located within Gilead or how far she is from home.

What Is June Burning?

The biggest takeaway from watching The Handmaid's Tale Season 4 teaser is June's rightfully simmering anger with Gilead. At the 49-second mark, June is shown lighting a match, tossing it into what looks like a furnace of some sort. Her hair is pulled back and the only light in the room comes from the window behind her. Most noticeably, however, is that June isn’t wearing the red Handmaid’s dress that we’ve grown accustomed to. Nor is she wearing the black version of the uniform either.

June's shirt straps are reminiscent of a tank top or undergarment of some sort. However, given the bit of evidence in the scene, I'd wager that June is probably burning her Handmaid's clothing. It might mean that she won't be assigned to another household at all and June will be leading the resistance somewhere off the grid, full time. If that's the case, then it makes sense for her to burn the clothes that were symbolic of Gilead's oppressive and fascist regime.

Is Nick Back From The War?

Nick Blaine has always been a big part of June's story. Painted as a good guy in the first two seasons, Nick's story took a turn in The Handmaid's Tale Season 3 when, after being made commander and sent to fight the ongoing war against rebels in Chicago, it was revealed that he had served as a Gilead war general. June was shocked to hear the news, but she never got the chance to confront him about it before he up and left. The teaser revealed that Nick may be back from the frontlines in Season 4.

However, whether or not he's back permanently remains unclear. It looks like Nick may also be visiting with Commander Lawrence. In the brief glimpse from the teaser, it looks a lot like they’re speaking to each other while discussing June’s legacy and how she’s changed them both (for the better, I hope). It's hard to tell why they're together or if the scene is edited to look like they’re speaking to one another. That said, it’s very possible that the two are formally planning to join the resistance in Season 4. Nick's presumed return may actually help get things moving.

Who Is Luke Holding Onto?

While June has been in the throes of Gilead's fascist system, Luke has had to fight from outside the country's borders. All throughout Season 3, Luke made sure to keep Nichole, June's daughter with Nick, away from Fred and Serena Waterford and has been working alongside Moira to help acclimate refugees to their new lives in Canada.

In The Handmaid's Tale Season 4 teaser, there's a quick glimpse of Luke at the one minute and 11-second mark. It's so brief that multiple pauses and closeups still don't answer any questions as to what he's up to. That said, he's very obviously holding onto a distraught woman. The woman is dressed in an all-black ensemble and Luke seems to be holding her back from something as she flails her arms. Who she might be in relation to Luke and what he might be up to in this moment is a big mystery for now.

Is Commander Lawrence Under Arrest?

Commander Lawrence may have reluctantly helped June before bowing out, but he'll be back in The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4. Nearer to the end of the teaser trailer, Lawrence is walking down a dark hallway, wearing a white dress shirt and suspenders. Is he returning from his wife's funeral? Maybe.

He's flanked on both sides by two men who look like they could be guards or soldiers and it looks like they could be walking underground. My two cents is that Commander Lawrence was possibly arrested after someone discovered he helped June smuggle the children out of Gilead. Or maybe he was just being brought in for questioning. Why else would he suddenly have two guards walking behind him? Lawrence was a man of renown, respected by the upper echelons of Gilead’s governing body. It’s possible that assisting June, even if it was to turn a blind eye to her plans, was the last straw.

The Handmaid's Tale Season 4 is set to premiere at some point in 2021. No official date has been scheduled, but stay tuned to CinemaBlend for updates. For now, you can binge watch all three seasons of the dystopian drama on Hulu. For more on what to watch in the coming months, be sure to check out our 2020 summer TV premiere guide.

While fans were hoping that Elisabeth Moss would be back on the small screen as June/Ofjoseph for The Handmaid's Tale Season 4, Hulu previously confirmed that the dystopian drama won't be returning to streaming until some point in 2021. That doesn't mean Moss has been resting on her laurels, however, as the Invisible Man star has already lined up an exciting new project that will put her in the villainous role of a real-life killer.

Elisabeth Moss is currently set to headline the limited event series that is tentatively being called Candy, which will be based on the infamous Texas killer Candy Montgomery and her victim Betty Gore. It will be an interesting switch to see Moss going from playing distressed victims to the portraying a manipulative murderer.

At this point, Candy will be set in a small suburban Texas town in 1980, and will initially focus on how Elisabeth Moss' Candy Montgomery. Not only did Candy have a dependable job, but she also had a loving husband, daughter and son that were all getting used to living in the suburbs. But despite being otherwise content with her nice house and family, Candy made the mysterious choice to kill her friend and fellow church-goer Betty Gore with an axe, setting up tons of speculation from those outside the situation.

While there hasn't been an actress tapped just yet to take the Betty role, Candy does have a solid creative team already lined up. The series, which will be produced through Universal Content Productions, was developed by Nick Antosca, the creator of both the stellar horror anthology Channel Zero and Hulu's The Act, and Robin Veith, whose writer/producer credits include The Act, True Blood and The Expanse, among others. Veith will be writing the script for the pilot episode.

Both Nick Antosca and Robin Veith, who currently have overall deals with UCP, will serve as executive producers, along with Elisabeth Moss and her producing partner Lindsey McManus. One big connection here is that Veith was also a writer and producer on Mad Men, on which Moss starred, and the actress said this new team-up is a long time coming. In her words (via Deadline):

Considering how much acclaim and attention Elisabeth Moss gets for each and every role she plays, that should definitely help Candy. Not only when it comes to finding a network or streaming home, but for getting the word out about the new project for publicity campaigns. With UCP a part of NBCUniversal, it's possible that the project will debut under one of the mega-company's many entertainment hubs. After the popularity of The Act, Hulu might also seem like a good home for this project, but it's unclear if the service will be willing to double-down on Moss for a project like this.

Though she'll be first required to finish up with The Handmaid's Tale production, which shut down after just two weeks of filming, Elisabeth Moss has no lack of supplementary projects. Beyond Invisible Man, she can currently be seen portraying horror novelist Shirley Jackson in the drama Shirley. She will be seen in Wes Anderson's next film, The French Dispatch, alongside Bill Murray and Tilda Swinton, among others. As well, Moss will be in Taiki Waititi's upcoming film Next Goal Wins.

Stay tuned to CinemaBlend for more news on when and where audiences might be able to find Candy in the future. In the meantime, though, our Summer TV schedule and our Fall 2020 Premiere rundown will clue you in on everything hitting the small screen in the near future, such as Handmaid's Tale star Yvonne Strahovski's new project, the Netflix true-events drama Stateless.

One of the sneakily big wins for Universal this year was Leigh Whannell’s The Invisible Man, which proved to audiences and the studio that classic movie monsters could still scare in Hollywood’s modern horror landscape. Made off a stick-thin budget of $7 million, the timely thriller was a huge hit. So what’s stopping an Invisible Man 2 from becoming in the works? Elisabeth Moss recently said this:

The star of The Invisible Man sounds like she’d be into reprising her role as Cecilia Kass for a sequel, but it might take a bit more word of mouth in order for Universal to give the green light to another film. Elisabeth Moss told Bloody Disgusting that more fan participation could buff up chances for a sequel. So there you have it, tell your friends about Invisible Man and have more public conversations about it.

Considering Universal’s behind-the-scenes moves since the success of The Invisible Man, it wouldn’t be a surprise to me if a sequel starts development. Since the film’s release, the studio has been cooking up a number of modern takes on classic movie monsters. Ryan Gosling pitched a new take on The Wolfman in the vein of Nightcrawler that he will star in, The Invitation’s Karyn Kusama is rebooting Dracula, and the script is finished on a modern version of Bride of Frankenstein, among other announced horror projects.

On the other hand, will Universal decide to stick with a standalone format for its movie monster properties to avoid audience fatigue in a franchise driven industry? Only time will tell. The Invisible Man writer/director Leigh Whannell told CinemaBlend back in February:

In other words, when The Invisible Man was made, it was not intended to continue past one film if only for the filmmaker’s own sanity. But as fans of the movie know, Invisible Man does leave room for the story to continue thanks to its ambiguous ending. However, then there’s the detail of the previously announced Invisible Woman movie that Elizabeth Banks was announced to be heading in November.

The Charlie’s Angels director is planning to direct and star in a separate movie from Leigh Whannell’s thriller that is described as “Thelma & Louise meets American Psycho.” Could this movie and an Invisible Man 2 both hit theaters? Stay tuned here on CinemaBlend for more updates on Universal’s plans for its classic movie monsters.

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The global health crisis has had far-reaching ramifications on the film and TV industries, as productions across Hollywood were forced to halt work months ago. Now, TV series and films are starting to ramp up again, but many major projects will now have delayed release dates as a result of the changes. Well, now you can add The Handmaid’s Tale to that list, as fans are going to have to wait a bit longer for it to return to Hulu.

Originally set to premiere later this year, The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4 is now slated to air on Hulu sometime in 2021. The news came during Hulu’s Newsfronts presentation (via Adweek), which also featured an appearance from the show’s star Emmy-winning star, Elisabeth Moss.

Unfortunately for fans, the fourth season of The Handmaid’s Tale will still have quite a bit of work to do when work restarts. The hit drama was only a few weeks into its shoot when the cameras stopped rolling.

Elisabeth Moss, who is expected to make her directorial debut in Season 4, recently admitted that she’s not sure exactly when production is expected to resume. She did mention, however, that the producers are looking for safe ways to continue and also expressed her concerns for the crew members who are currently going without pay.

With this development, one also might have to consider how Hulu’s next project in the world of The Handmaid’s Tale will be affected. The streamer is currently working to adapt the upcoming sequel novel, The Testaments, for the small screen. With that project still in its early stages, there’s a chance it won’t be affected much, but it’s still possible that the parent show’s altered production situation could delay the spinoff’s development schedule.

This news will surely come as a disappointment to devoted viewers, but there may be a silver lining to be found. Many fans were unsatisfied with how Season 3 panned out, and showrunner Bruce Miller is well aware of this fact. It’s very likely that Season 4 has already been written in its entirety, but the extra time may still give the writing staff some time to refine their ideas to ensure for an entertaining story.

All in all, news of The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4 being delayed doesn’t come as much of a surprise given what’s been going on, but it’s certainly a major blow for one of Hulu’s flagship programs. It remains to be seen when and how the series will resume production, but you can bet the streamer is hoping to get things back up and running sooner rather than later.

While you wait for Season 4 of The Handmaid’s Tale to arrive, you can catch up on previous seasons by streaming them on Hulu.

Earlier this month, Hulu released Shirley onto their streaming service. The biographical drama based on the life of novelist Shirley Jackson proved to be yet another critical darling for Elisabeth Moss, an actress who has only continues to prove herself — especially of late — with a number of daring and impressive performances. While she might be best known for her TV work, including Mad Men and The Handmaid's Tale, Moss has several noteworthy film credits to her name, from indie darlings to mainstream hits. With that said, let's rank the ten best Elisabeth Moss movies to date, including Shirley!

10. Girl, Interrupted (1999)

While Girl, Interrupted wasn't Elisabeth Moss' first professional acting credit, as she had gained nearly ten years of acting experience prior to this film, it was certainly one of her first stand-out roles. As Polly "Torch" Clark, a burn victim who claims she started the fire herself, the prominent role was childlike in nature, but it conveys layers of nuance and introspection that audiences would come to expect from the actress in the not-too-distant future. Though she doesn't get as much screen-time as Winona Ryder or Angelina Jolie, who won an Oscar for this adaptation of a Susanna Kaysen memoir, it was a huge stepping stone for Moss, one that helped pave the way for her extraordinary career in several celebrated films and prominent TV shows.

9. Listen Up, Philip (2014)

In the film that would foster a vibrant and fruitful working relationship with writer/director Alex Ross Perry, 2014's novelistic Listen Up, Philip centers on Jason Schwartzman's prickly title protagonist, an acclaimed-but-difficult young writer waiting for the publication of his second book, but it's ultimately Elisabeth Moss' performance as photographer Ashley, Philip's partner, that helps the movie find its beating heart. She handles Perry's crackling writing with ease and grace, providing a richly-crafted character to bounce off this troublesome lead. 

While Ashley isn't without fault, Moss brings a present and sparkling humanity to her role, preventing the movie from ever being too ironic or detached for its own personal well-being. It's clear why he would continue to work with her for two of his later, better movies. While the film itself focuses on a shaky relationship, the working one between Perry and Moss is electrifying.

8. Queen Of Earth (2015)

In their second project together, Elisabeth Moss and Alex Ross Perry continued their working relationship — one reminiscent of Gena Rowlands and John Cassavetes' earlier collaborations — in 2015's Queen of Earth, an intensely claustrophobic drama-thriller also starring Katherine Waterston. As Catherine Hewitt, a woman unraveling upon her father's death and the dissolve of her relationship, Moss is shown on the brink of personal and mental collapse, diving ever deeper into unsettled waters. It's a striking, unnerving performance, as you'd imagine. 

Inside this primarily two-hander movie, Moss is great at communicating the fractured friendship she shares with her lifelong friend. As the retreat becomes even less of a vacation, Moss only continues to prove her incredible acting chops in this bold, fearless performance. For as good as Moss is in this particularly unsettling film, though, her best work with Perry was still yet to come.

7. Meadowland (2015)

It's every parent's nightmare. On a road trip, parents Sarah (Olivia Wilde) and Phil (Luke Wilson) make a quick visit to a gas station, only for their young son to vanish inexplicably over the course of a few short minutes. In the aftermath of this unimaginably terrifying incident, Sarah and Phil must weather the storm of sorrow and torment that ensues. The more time passes, the more Sarah begins to unravel. 

While the material is dour and verging on one-note in its grim view of grief, the nuanced, authentic performances from Meadowland's talented cast keeps us enthralled and emotionally wrenched. The quiet, assured filmmaking allows the pathos to hit harder and run deeper as the film progresses, making every dramatic moment weighed and remorseful. While Elisabeth Moss doesn't get as much screen-time as her co-stars, her supporting turn is a standout — even in this talented ensemble.

6. The One I Love (2014)

Partnered with executive producer Mark Duplass, Elisabeth Moss provides one of her most dynamic, challenging performances in 2014's The One I Love, Charlie McDowell's assured feature directorial debut. In this inventive domestic thriller-drama, Moss plays Sophie, a frustrated woman inside a discontent marriage with Ethan (Duplass), with whom she takes a weekend retreat to a secluded estate. Once they settle into the weekend destination, however, it's apparent that there's something odd about this therapeutic locale. To spoil more would be a sin. 

This intriguing, thoughtful drama tackles the complexities and intricacies of a fractured marriage from a curiously unique perspective, providing an ambitious, adventurous take on love and commitment. Aiding the film immensely, though, are the lead performances, most notably from Moss. The smart, expressive manner through which the actress demonstrates her character's evolution and discovery showcases the full range of her impressive talents.

5. The Invisible Man (2020)

In this clever, effective retelling/re-imagining of H.G. Wells' classic 1897 novel of the same name, The Invisible Man follows Elisabeth Moss as Cecilia Kess, a woman trapped in a controlling, abusive marriage with an engineer mastermind. Late one night, she flees the estate and barely escapes, and later discovers that her husband suddenly committed suicide. Or has he? Soon, strange paranormal activity happens around her, and this mysteriously mystic force keeps an invisible eye over her at seemingly every waking hour, causing havoc at a relentless pace. 

By changing our central perspective of the classic text, The Invisible Man (2020) provides a fresh, constantly thrilling, and deeply unsettling take on this familiar story, allowing audiences to experience the constant fear and ceaseless trauma of our tormented lead, with Moss giving another extraordinary performance. She never makes this supernatural entity seem anything less than urgent and terrifying.

4. The Square (2017)

In writer/director Ruben Ostlund's Palme d'Or-winning follow-up to 2014's excellent Force Majeure, The Square is a scathing and deeply satirical look at the art world, focused on Christian (Claes Bang), an art curator who struggles balancing the various complications and woes related to — and away from — his high-strung exhibition. 

In a supporting role, Elisabeth Moss plays Anne, a journalist with whom our central curator forms an affair. What might've been a lesser role in a weaker actress' hands sparkles with wit and comedic precision with Moss' assured performance, providing depths to the movie's biting commentary. While the movie's approach can be unwieldy, The Square's sprawling, outrageous approach paves the way for more standout moments for its varied and talented cast, including Moss. Her smart, commendable performance is a highlight in this acclaimed Swedish film.

3. Shirley (2020)

As the reclusive, elusive Shirley Jackson, a prolific but private novelist of The Haunting of Hill House, as well the short story "The Lottery," Elisabeth Moss was presented with a compelling challenge. How do you respect the legacy of an author both revered and reserved, influential-yet-isolated? While the writing process is well-explored territory, it's far from the easiest profession to bring to life in a richly cinematic fashion. 

In this inspired, invigorating look at this celebrated author, director Josephine Decker largely ignores the expectations of traditional biopics to present an intimate, intelligent look at a small fraction of Jackson's life. We watch as Jackson puts together her second novel, Hangsaman, which doesn't become the novel she's known for, but the process through which it's written informs us of the method to this bewitching writer's gothic madness. As Jackson, Moss produces one of her most revolutionary performances.

2. Us (2019)

In writer/director Jordan Peele's astounding sophomore feature, Us, we follow Adelaide Wilson (Lupita Nyong'o) and her Santa Cruz-bound family (Winston Duke, Shahadi Wright Joseph, Evan Alex) who, late one night, are attacked by a mysterious group of doppelgangers. It's certainly a creepy and compelling premise for an inventive horror movie, and in a prominent supporting turn, Elisabeth Moss plays Kitty Tyler, the wife and mother within another family of four who are visited by their own doppelgangers — though they aren't so lucky. 

Similar to The One I Love, Moss plays variations of this character, showcasing the astonishing range of her acting talents. The starkly haunting contradiction of her doppelganger is startling and striking, and it further showcases the incredible acting capabilities of this commendable talent. While Moss' role in Us is limited, it's safe to say she makes the most of this appearance.

1. Her Smell (2019)

In what's surely among the most impressive and (ironically) intoxicating performances of her early career, Elisabeth Moss plays Becky Something, a fading rock star hindered by her alcohol dependencies and other self-destructive behavior, in Her Smell, her third, finest collaboration with Alex Ross Perry. While the film captures the continuously swirling, even at times sickening decline of its troubled lead with unnerving effectiveness, it's Moss' fearless, undaunted performance that holds this together. 

Stripping away any glory or vanity that might arise from living the rock 'n' roll lifestyle, Moss' Becky is a visceral, incredible accomplishment, displaying the depths of Becky's depravity and the layers to her unraveling with brutal, unflinching dedication. It's an astonishing, mesmerizing performance, making what would otherwise be challenging material constantly riveting in its depressing engrossment. While Moss only continues to prove herself as a performer, this performance stands as her biggest triumph.

In addition to these outstanding performances from Elisabeth Moss, we should also provide a few honorable mentions, including Truth, High Rise, The Old Man & The Gun, The Seagull, Chuck, On the Road, and Get Him To The Greek — all of which didn't make the cut for various reasons, but shouldn't be dismissed. Additionally, while last year's The Kitchen was a rare miss for the Emmy-winning actress, that movie's faults were never her own. Indeed, her performance there was just as good as nearly every one on this list. Unfortunately, the rest of the movie didn't compare otherwise. But what do you think? What are your favorite Elisabeth Moss performances? Let us know in the comment section below!

The Handmaid’s Tale may not be coming to a Hulu near you any time soon. Elisabeth Moss has provided a blunt update on where production on Season 4 stands. The award-winning drama is one of many with a filming schedule up in the air in light of our recent health crisis.

Elisabeth Moss explained where The Handmaid’s Tale was in its production schedule when it and many other shows had to end filming early. It, and several other streaming genre shows, were among those that had to stop filming. It turns out that the dark series did not get far into filming Season 4 when it had to shut down. Moss explained, telling Extra:

It is unclear from that statement when The Handmaid’s Tale will begin filming again. Season 4 is nowhere near complete, so the cast and crew have a long road ahead of them. And that is a wait which means the series is not close to returning to the air any time soon, hence fans will have to keep contemplating the questions they have for a while longer.

The good news for fans is that they not only have Season 4 to anticipate. They also have a spinoff series to look forward to. On the flip side, fans will also have ample time to continue letting any hard feelings go with regards to the drama’s previous season. It is unclear how far off The Handmaid’s Tale’s premiere date will now be because of the delayed filming.

The industry is still trying to navigate what is going to happen next. NBC’s This Is Us has talked not starting until January 2021 to start filming on its upcoming season. Time will tell if The Handmaid’s Tale has to follow suit. Another aspect to resuming that Elisabeth Moss mentioned is the safety of the show’s cast and crew.

While acknowledging the financial difficulties the delay has put on The Handmaid’s Tale’s cast and crew, Elisabeth Moss explained her desire to exert caution. Moss is not the only one concerned over figuring out how to proceed, safely. Blue Bloods had reportedly been looking into getting a robot said to zap COVID-19.

As for Elisabeth Moss, there has been some positive news for fans wanting to see her in other TV projects besides The Handmaid’s Tale. Back in late February, Moss revealed that she loves Hallmark Christmas movies and Hallmark reached out in a bid to make one starring Moss happen. That is some positive news to consider while fans wait for Season 4.

Plus, The Handmaid’s Tale’s creator has another adaptation in the works. As for the Hulu series, there is still a lot of work to be done before The Handmaid’s Tale can return. With only two weeks of filming done when it had to cease, there was not enough completed to warrant finishing off the season with some animated techniques, à la The Blacklist.

The first three seasons of The Handmaid’s Tale are currently streaming on Hulu. As you can tell from Elisabeth Moss’ update, a premiere date for Season 4 is still pending. While you wait for Season 4’s arrival, though, you can check out this summer’s premieres.

What comes to mind when you think of a Wes Anderson film? If you said pastels, a twinkly musical score and one hell of a cast, then you’re absolutely correct in your beliefs. Should anyone question your Anderson acumen, then you have plenty of evidence to provide to back up your valid hypothesis, especially when the trailer for The French Dispatch features such stars as Timothee Chalamet and Bill Murray in its full cast list.

As luck would have it, we have that cast list provided below, which shows off the pretty extensive lineup that Anderson has assembled for The French Dispatch.

Before we dive into a deeper breakdown of the cast, it’s particularly notable that we have a classic Wes Anderson narrator at large in The French Dispatch. Anjelica Huston, a long time Anderson player, is the omniscient voice that will bring the entire package to live. And here are the players she’ll be commentating on throughout the film:

The Staff Of The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun

Bill Murray

One of the many veterans of the Wes Anderson Repertory Company is none other than comedy legend Bill Murray! In their latest collaboration, Murray will be playing the role of Arthur Howitzer Jr, the editor of The French Dispatch that ties the universe together. So basically, Murray is almost playing the exact same role he provides to the world at large.

Owen Wilson

Also rejoining the ranks of Wes Anderson’s frequent flyer club is Owen Wilson, someone who’s been in almost all of the director’s films. Herbsaint Sazerac is Wilson’s new character, a writer on staff at The French Dispatch who can be counted on for witty conversation and bicycle repair prowess, as well as sterling copy.

Jason Schwartzman

How could a Wes Anderson movie not have Jason Schwartzman attached, even in the slightest capacity? Another longtime friend and employee in the Anderson orbit, Schwartzman’s Hermes Jones looks to be the cover artist for The French Dispatch. Here’s hoping his quips are as crazy as his hair.

Elisabeth Moss

Rounding out the staff members of The French Dispatch who are displayed outside of individual vignettes is Elisabeth Moss, a newcomer to the wild and crazy world of Wes Anderson’s work. We don’t know her character's name yet, but it looks like Moss’ dry and wry sensibilities from Mad Men will make this follow-up to her work on The Invisible Man a nice change of comedic pace.

We’ll now move onto the three stories that The French Dispatch tells at the heart of its very last issue in print. With each story is a journalist from the staff at its heart, recalling events from various time periods and moments of turmoil in this film’s thematic structure.

Story 1: The Concrete Masterpiece, By J.K.L. Bernesen

Tilda Swinton

Providing the lecture that details the story within “The Concrete Masterpiece” is The French Dispatch’s journalist J.K.L. Bernesen. Artistically inclined, and ever fashionable, Berensen is brought to life by the impeccable Tilda Swinton. Her track record in the Wes Anderson Repertory Company stretches back to 2012’s Moonrise Kingdom, and has endured ever since.

Benicio Del Toro

Another first timer comes to the fold in The French Dispatch, as Moses Rosenthaler, the artist at the heart of “The Concrete Masterpiece” is played by Benicio Del Toro. Just watching his banter with co-star Adrian Brody is enough to convince even the most casual observer that Del Toro clearly belongs in this motley crew of acting talent.

Lea Seydoux

The muse for Rosenthaler’s work, and subject of a painting that’s of particular importance to The French Dispatch, is the alluring and mysterious Simone. Seen as both muse and prison guard, this part is played by Spectre’s Léa Seydoux. No stranger to Wes Anderson’s work, Seydoux previously worked with the director on 2014’s The Grand Budapest Hotel.

Adrien Brody

Seeking to purchase Moses Rosenthaler’s un-buyable “Simone, Naked, Cell Block J, Hobby Room (oil on sackcloth)” is the persistent art dealer, Julien Cadazio. As previously mentioned, this bickersome character is played by Adrien Brody, best known for his roles in Anderson’s previous films The Darjeeling Limited and The Grand Budapest Hotel.

Bob Balaban and Henry Winkler

In order to aid his art savvy empire, Julien Cadazio has the help of two ‘business-partner uncles’ at his disposal in The French Dispatch. Playing one of those two uncles is comedic stalwart Bob Balaban, who, much like Tilda Swinton, has been an Anderson disciple since Moonrise Kingdom. The other Cadazio uncle is the big surprise though, as the legendary Henry Winkler is playing him, making his debut in the Wes Anderson three ring circus!

Story 2: Revisions To A Manifesto, By Lucinda Krementz

Frances McDormand

Story 2 of The French Dispatch, Lucinda Krementz’s “Revisions To A Manifesto,” focuses on two crazy kids who happen to be in love during a tumultuous student revolution. The journalist telling this story is played by Frances McDormand, last heard bringing the news to the Wes Anderson created world of Isle of Dogs.

Timothee Chalamet

It was only a matter of time before Timothee Chalamet and Wes Anderson crossed paths. Nature basically dictated it, and it’s only fair that Chalamet be the one to play Zeffirelli, a revolutionary student in The French Dispatch. Looking like a prodigious chess player to boot, this young man could put that knowledge to political usage as well.

Lyna Khoudri

Making her major motion picture debut with The French Dispatch is actor Lyna Khoudri. Playing Juliette, the girlfriend to Timothee Chalamet’s Zeffirelli, their pairing was destined based on their character names. With a motor scooter and a bad attitude, her fire matches that of her fellow activist and boyfriend.

Story 3: The Private Dining Room Of The Police Commissioner, By Roebuck Wright

Jeffrey Wright

Our final story in The French Dispatch's catalog of whimsy is entitled "The Private Dining Room Of The Police Commissioner, By Roebuck Wright." Wright, played by Westworld and No Time To Die actor Jeffrey Wright, is the resident food journalist at the film's titular magazine. Reporting on something called "Police Cuisine," he becomes embroiled in a story that looks like it leads to a hostage standoff, and a lot of symmetrical gunfire.

Liev Schreiber

Part of Roebuck Wright's story looks to be told through his appearance on a TV show of some sort. Cast as the presenter of that show is Isle Of Dogs voice actor Liev Schreiber, making this his second Wes Anderson film. We don't know his character's name yet, but The French Dispatch looks like it's going to make the most of pairing Schreiber with Jeffrey Wright.

Willem Dafoe

While not all of the star studded cast members of The French Dispatch may play larger than life characters, it's nice to see Wes Anderson continue to reward previous collaborators with spots in the lineup. Willem Dafoe is one such fixture in this cast, as his prisoner character doesn't have a name yet, and is only seen briefly in the film's trailer. A sporadic presence in Anderson's universe, Dafoe was most notably present in The Life Aquatic with Steve Zizzou, but also in the casts for Fantastic Mr. Fox and The Grand Budapest Hotel.

Mathieu Amalric

Cast as "a policeman with a kidnapped son,” Mathieu Amalric won't just be enjoying food alongside Jeffrey Wright's Roebuck Wright. As this third story centers around said kidnapping, Amalric's policeman will undoubtedly be excusing himself from dinner a little earlier than expected. This marks the actor's second Wes Anderson film, as The Grand Budapest Hotel was Mathiew Amalric's appearance in an Anderson picture.

Edward Norton

The voice on the other end of that phone Mathieu Amalric is holding was quite recognizable upon the first viewing of The French Dispatch's trailer. Edward Norton has one of those distinct vocal ranges that automatically pegs him in any film he shows up in, and as the kidnapper behind the insidious plot of "The Private Dining Room Of The Police Commissioner, By Roebuck Wright," he's even easy to spot in a group of dissidents firing at will upon authorities. And before you ask, yes, Norton is another cast member that's been a part of the Wes Anderson Repertory Company since Moonrise Kingdom.

Saoirse Ronan

Rounding out the cast of characters partaking in the kidnapping of a policeman's son is a rather mysterious woman. So mysterious, we don't know her character's name. However, we do know that she's played by Academy Award nominee Saoirse Ronan, who was previously spotted in Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel. With The French Dispatch, Ronan looks to be playing against type, as a figure on the side of evil.

Stephen Park

Last, but not least is Stephen Park's Lieutenant Nescafier, the chef behind the gorgeous meal that "The Private Dining Room Of The Police Commissioner, By Roebuck Wright" looks to be serving. But Park's character also happens to be listed as solving a kidnapping in The French Dispatch. Which is pretty handy, considering how fast things shift from a table of smiling guests gushing over cuisine to exchanging bullets and phone calls.

The French Dispatch has a huge cast, three stories and a boatload of ambition to potentially become the next, best Wes Anderson film. We'll see if it pays off when the film opens in theaters on July 25. Though should that release date be delayed, due to the ever shifting release calendar affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, we'll report such an update as it occurs.

The Invisible Man is a movie about a woman dealing with domestic abuse and the emotional trauma that comes with it. It's a harrowing movie about a woman who is being terrorized, but nobody believes her. And yet, while the movie does a good job driving Elisabeth Moss' character off the deep end, it seems that the actual production of the movie had the actress feeling a bit silly, as the digital effects work needed to create the invisible man looked quite ridiculous on set.

While large portions of The Invisible Man really are just scenes where Elisabeth Moss acts against nothing, in the moments where a physical, yet invisible, presence is required, the movie's tricks made Moss feel dumb, she tells BBC Radio 1, because she had to pretend like something was terrifying, when what she was actually seeing was one of the least terrifying things you can think of. The actress explains how one key scene in the movie wasn't nearly as scary for her as it appeared on screen. According to Moss...

The scene in question comes early in the film and it's actually the point in the movie where Elisabeth Moss' character realizes that she really is being stalked by something invisible, and it isn't all in her head. She's awoken from sleep after her sheets are completely removed from her bed. As she begins to put them back, she sees footprints, with no apparent cause, appear on the sheet, with enough weight to keep the sheet from moving.

I have to admit, imagining the scene with a guy in green pajamas placing fake footprints on sticks against the sheet in front of Elisabeth Moss makes it all seem a lot less scary.

Luckily, while the actors may have felt somewhat silly on the set, the movie succeeds in making it all feel pretty scary overall. I suppose that we can compliment the acting skills of everybody involved. The Invisible Man may share its name with a classic movie monster, but the new film is quite modern and it's a take on the material that we simply would never have seen before now.

The Invisible Man is in theaters now.

SPOILER WARNING: The following article contains massive spoilers for The Invisible Man. If you have not yet seen the film, proceed at your own risk.

One of the most important conflicts in Leigh Whannell’s The Invisible Man is the relationship between Cecilia Kass and the outside world. The principal reason why Adrian Griffin’s gaslighting is so successful is because it’s chaos that Cecilia has to experience alone, as she’s unable to convince even those she’s closest to that her abusive ex-husband is stalking her in a suit that makes him invisible.

Gaslighting is defined as an abuse where a tormentor works to make their target question their perception of reality, and what makes The Invisible Man so powerful is that every step of the way you are experiencing events through Cecilia’s eyes and have a full understanding of both her legitimate terror and her fight to prove her sanity. As an extension of that, though, it is a complete misreading of the film to revitalize that classic chestnut of a query: was it all just in her head?

What transpires in The Invisible Man is most definitely not all just in Cecilia’s head, and to ask that question is missing one of the big points of the movie.

For starters, there is the practical side of things, and the concrete evidence presented in the film that clearly demonstrates that Cecilia’s “haunting” isn’t just a result of a series of hallucinations. Sure, there is some latitude to mistrust anything we directly see through the protagonist’s eyes, such as the foot imprints on the bedsheet in Sydney’s room, but Leigh Whannell also makes a point of showing Adrian’s actions outside of Cecilia’s eye line. Watching a knife fall off the counter and not hit the floor, and steamy breath produced from nowhere during a cold night are not just creepy moments, but nods to the fact that there really is an Invisible Man.

Then there’s the matter of audience expectation. The Invisible Man is the latest film to be made based on a character from the roster of Universal Classic Monsters, and that fact creates a kind of contract with the audience – basically a promise that there will actually be an Invisible Man in the movie. As much as the plot may change, featuring a mad scientist named Griffin who can render himself imperceptible is really the foundation from which the movie needs to be built, and there is a clear understanding of that here.

Because of the expectations, A) it’s not a twist to reveal that there actually is an Invisible Man, and B) it’s breaking the aforementioned contract with the audience to say that there actually isn’t an Invisible Man. Fortunately, Leigh Whannell skirts this as an issue by having his film feature clear evidence of what Adrian is doing to Cecilia.

Beyond just the practical, however, is the way in which the “was it all just in her head?” question collides with the key themes of the film and it’s very clear social commentary. Suits that render a person invisible may not exist, but the world most definitely is filled with women trapped in abusive relationships with powerful men, and often one of their greatest obstacles is simply getting people to believe their stories of abuse.

The circumstances are heightened in The Invisible Man for genre purposes, but Cecilia’s struggle to get anyone to believe what Adrian is truly capable of is not exactly a strained metaphor. When an abuser has the influence to be seen as beyond reproach, trying to reveal any kind of real flaw or issue with them can be dismissed as easily as a claim of being tortured by an invisible man. “Believe Women” could reasonably be a tagline for the movie, and that starts with the clear point of view established by the writer/director, and an understanding that what Cecilia is experiencing is real.

Earlier this month I had the opportunity to talk about this aspect of The Invisible Man with Leigh Whannell at the film’s Los Angeles press day. In addition to recognizing the importance of Cecilia’s perspective and its connection to the story’s commentary, he also explained that the “is it all real?” angle has not only been done before, but is even already a part of his filmography. You can watch him discuss the subject by clicking play on the video below:

Movies like Rosemary’s Baby, Shutter Island, and A Beautiful Mind perpetually keep the door open for thrillers where you are ultimately not meant to trust the protagonist, and it’s true that having a plot that involves a character’s sanity being questioned nicely dovetails with that established trope. In the specific case of Leigh Whannell’s The Invisible Man, though, it’s simply wrong. The film’s firm perspective is one of the best aspects of its storytelling – creating a strong emotional bond with Cecilia and establishing the reality of the terrifying monster – and it’s also part of what makes the revenge-centric conclusion so satisfying. While some films are made great by a certain amount of ambiguity in their endings, this is one that’s made great by its lack of it.

Warning: The end of this story contains significant spoilers for The Invisible Man.

The Invisible Man takes the audience on a pretty crazy ride. It follows Elisabeth Moss’ character through a frightening psychological journey -- but never once seems to question her sanity. And that intentional choice by the film’s director was key to making sure the movie pulled off its frightening premise.

The Invisible Man features plenty of crazy twists and turns, and it would have been easy for director Leigh Whannell to make it seem as though Elisabeth Moss’ character Cecilia was as out of her mind as those around her believe her to be. But in an exclusive interview with CinemaBlend’s Eric Eisenberg, the director said he made a conscious choice to tell The Invisible Man from her perspective:

Check out the full interview below to see Leigh Whannell discuss his approach to telling Cecilia’s story:

By focusing on Cecilia’s perspective, Leigh Whannell is still able to create the kind of tension necessary to make a thriller like The Invisible Man work. And he makes sure that the audience stays invested in Cecilia’s survival. Or, as he puts it:

In The Invisible Man, Elisabeth Moss’ character Cecilia escapes an abusive relationship with a genius scientist, Adrian (Oliver Jackson Cohen), only to be terrorized by him after he fakes his own suicide. Throughout the film, he uses a suit that renders him invisible to try and drive her crazy and ends up getting her committed after making it appear as though she lost it and killed her best friend. At one point, it seems as though Adrian’s brother Tom (Michael Dorman) was the man in the suit, and that he had held Adrian captive in his home. But Cecilia eventually outsmarts Adrian and gets him to admit that he orchestrated it all in order to gaslight her. The film ends with Cecilia exacting her revenge on Adrian, as she dons his suit and kills him, making it look like a suicide.

The Invisible Man has earned glowing reviews from critics who’ve praised the film for rebooting the classic story in a way that can resonate with a modern audience. It’s currently playing in theaters.

This weekend, you can see Elisabeth Moss escaping an abusive partner in The Invisible Man. Or you can throw on Hulu and see her do some equally harrowing stuff in The Handmaid’s Tale. But very soon, you may get to see the sunnier side of Elisabeth Moss as Hallmark has approached her about doing a Christmas movie.

While doing press for The Invisible Man this week, Elisabeth Moss has been asked quite a bit about her penchant for playing characters dealing with just horrible, wild stuff. Interestingly, while these are the roles people often see Elisabeth Moss in, she revealed she’s actually always wanted to do a rom-com.

Enter Hallmark, who heard that news and touched base with Moss shortly after it became clear she is absolutely serious about this rom-com stuff. In fact, Elisabeth Moss told Kelly Clarkson all about it on her talk show this week, admitting she’s a huge fan of Hallmark Christmas movies in the process.

Look, Hallmark is often the place where well-liked actress go when they want to spend a little more time with their families and a little less time chasing down the next role. Hallmark movies take less time to film and once you have an “in” with the company you are often able to do multiple movies, thus generating a specific amount of revenue per year.

It can be a good gig, and actors like Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha have talked about liking how Hallmark operates and enjoying the types of stories the network chooses to tell.

To me, if Elisabeth Moss does this, it would be akin to that time Will Ferrell and Kristin Wiig did a Lifetime Original Movie. She would be a higher profile name for the network and it would give her a chance to do a fun, breezy rom-com gig like she has clearly been wanting to do for a while. It sounds like it would be a win-win for both Hallmark and Moss. If it works out.

Elisabeth Moss elaborated on The Kelly Clarkson Show that she “wants to make a real Christmas movie,” also mentioning that right now she and Hallmark are “looking into it” to see if it may work out. For my own sake, I hope it does. Hallmark movies are almost always a little bit better when there are known names involved.

Hallmark’s producing like 100 holiday movies a year now and it would be pretty, pretty cool if one of those had The Handmaid’s Tale lead in it. Just throw some hot chocolate into the contract to sweeten the pot.

SPOILER WARNING: The following article contains massive spoilers for The Invisible Man. If you have not yet seen the film, please proceed at your own risk!

With 2020’s The Invisible Man, writer/director Leigh Whannell takes a whole new approach to the classic horror/science-fiction story from H. G. Wells. Far beyond just modernizing the setting, the new take delivers a completely different protagonist with Elisabeth Moss’ Cecilia Kass being tortured by Oliver Jackson Cohen’s Adrian Griffin – her optics genius ex-husband who can’t handle her rejection. It’s an excellent, reinvented plot that is exciting all the way through – up to and including its thrilling ending.

So what exactly goes down? What really happens to Adrian Griffin? What does it mean for a potential sequel? We’re here to answer all of those questions and more in this Invisible Man ending analysis feature, so without further ado, let’s dig in!

What Happens At The End Of The Invisible Man

The Invisible Man begins its descent into its conclusion following one final attack by the titular villain inside the home of James Lanier (Aldis Hodge) and his daughter Sydney (Storm Reid) … but it turns out not to be what audiences are expecting. When the suit-wearing stalker is shot and killed, removing his mask reveals that it wasn’t Adrian trying to attack the Laniers and Cecilia, but instead his brother Tom (Michael Dorman).

A news report on television suggests that it was actually Tom who was responsible for Cecilia being terrorized, as Adrian is discovered bound and gagged inside the walls of his house. However, while we do know that Tom was working with his sibling, Cecilia is in no way convinced of Adrian’s innocence. She can’t move on until there is justice, so she devises a plan.

Wearing a wire, and with James surreptitiously posted outside in his car, Cecilia agrees to have dinner with Adrian at his house, and every step of the way he attempts to act both sincere and apologetic about his past behavior. Sitting in the living room he discusses the idea of a fresh start, while simultaneously refusing to admit to her that he had orchestrated his own fake suicide and had been using his special optics technology to psychologically torture/gaslight her.

Cecilia is insistent that he tell her the truth, and recognizing that he doesn’t really have much of a choice, Adrian essentially agrees in the most sly way possible. Approaching her side of the table, he makes reference to how their future lives together will feature “surprises” along the way – which is a nod to the single word text that he sent her when he was supposed to be dead.

It’s not quite enough of a confession for the cop outside to enter the home, arrest Adrian, and bring him up on a myriad of charges, but Cecilia gets a degree of satisfaction in her tormentor admitting to her that she hasn’t lost her mind. She excuses herself from the room, and her former husband is left alone at the dinner table thinking that he has won, seen through one of his home’s many security cameras.

In a flash, though, we recognize that he hasn’t. Similar to how Adrian murdered Cecilia’s sister Alice (Harriet Dyer) by slitting her throat in a restaurant, we only have a second to register the knife floating next to the psychopathic narcissist’s shoulder before its blade is gently sliding across his throat and letting a stream of blood flow down his chest.

Stepping out of range of the security camera and taking off her invisible suit, Cecilia begins to put on an act for the recording device that is attached to her, and she calls the police to inform them that Adrian has committed suicide. Her revenge is complete.

Her business completed, Cecilia walks out of the house and encounters James outside – who comes to the understanding that he has been used as a pawn in his friend’s final move against her deranged ex-husband. With her new invisible suit stored in her bag, our protagonist leaves the scene of the crime, prepared to start a whole new life for herself with the aid of some nifty technology.

What Really Happened To Adrian Griffin?

In case this hasn't been made abundantly clear just yet, Adrian Griffin was a seriously bad dude. Sure, he was a genius in the field of optics, and he was able to invent some remarkable technology, but his motivations were far from moral, and he was an even worse human being on a personal level than he was professionally. He kept Cecilia as a prisoner in their marriage because of a need to exert control over her, and his actions following her departure came as a result of his massive ego being unable to fathom a person he dominates escaping his grasp.

Adrian openly threatened Cecilia that should she ever leave him, he would be able to stalk and haunt her without her ever seeing him, and he very much made good on that promise. Using his incredible resources, and having his brother as an accomplice, the psychopathic inventor successfully faked his own suicide, and used it as an alibi to literally disappear. Finding out that his estranged wife was living with James and Sydney, he made a nest for himself in the attic of the house, and used it as a base of operations for gaslighting Cecilia.

As we learn late in the second act of the movie, however, Adrian's goal isn't simply to try and drive our protagonist crazy. His real ambition is to be a father, and while she doesn't know it, Cecilia is pregnant with his child. Working with Tom, he sets up the will with the mental incompetence/felony clause and frames his abuse victim for murder, all in the pursuit of getting her to return to him and give birth to his progeny.

Of course, it's not a plan that pans out even after Adrian throws his brother under the bus and is "rescued" from kidnapping himself. He severely underestimates Cecilia, and he pays the ultimate price for it.

Could We See An Invisible Man Sequel?

The plan that currently for the Universal Classic Monsters going forward is definitely not the same approach that was being taken a few years ago. Back in 2017 there was a plan to create a large-scale interconnected franchise with the movies called the Dark Universe – but those ambitions completely fell apart when The Mummy starring Tom Cruise wound up being a box office bomb. Now the goal for the brand is to simply make standalone projects motivated by interesting takes from talented filmmakers, hence Leigh Whannell's The Invisible Man... but what's unclear at this stage is how the current strategy is going to take sequels into consideration.

Given that the film ends with Cecilia Kass having a chance at a fresh start and in possession of a suit that makes her invisible, there is plenty of material that could be molded into a follow-up story... but at present we're not actually sure if that's an idea that is in the realm of possibility. Not only is it unclear how sequels might fit into Universal Pictures' future plans, but it's also currently unknown if the movie will make enough money to justify the investment in another one.

We'll be patiently waiting for updates in the coming weeks and months regarding this question, but there is one thing that we know for certain: Elisabeth Moss would absolutely be interested in coming back and reprising the role:

During the Los Angeles press day for The Invisible Man (prior to the film's theatrical release), I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with Elisabeth Moss to talk about the project, and one subject that we covered was the possibility of exploring Cecilia Kass further in another movie. Moss is certainly no stranger to serialized storytelling and reprising roles, having spent her career making shows like The West Wing, Mad Men, and The Handmaid's Tale, and she expressed real enthusiasm about the possibility of telling another story involving horror and invisibility suits.

While acknowledging that it's not really her say whether or not there is an Invisible Man sequel, Elisabeth Moss said,

It should be noted that there is an interesting complication here. Given the events that transpire in The Invisible Man's ending, you'd think that the natural sequel title would be The Invisible Woman... but the problem with this is that Universal Pictures is already developing a totally different project with that title. In November 2019 it was reported that Elizabeth Banks is set to direct and star in a film titled The Invisible Woman, and apparently that project has absolutely nothing to do with the film made by Leigh Whannell (similar to how James Whale's 1933 Invisible Man is completely separate from A. Edward Sutherland's The Invisible Woman in 1940 – which was a screwball comedy instead of a horror flick).

With no firm answers available just yet, for now we just play the waiting game as Universal examines the box office performance of The Invisible Man and weighs the potential of a follow-up, while also continuing to develop making other films based on the Universal Classic Monsters.

What did you think of the ending of The Invisible Man? Would you like to see a sequel get made? Hit your thoughts, feelings, and opinions in the comments section, and stay tuned here on CinemaBlend for more of our coverage of the exciting new film!