The Testaments Release Date Window, Cast & Things We Know

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Following the conclusion of “The Handmaid’s Tale”, enthusiasts are keenly waiting for the publication date of the sequel, The Testaments. In the second installment of “The Handmaid’s Tale”, we will follow June’s daughter, Hannah, who has been raised by a commander family, far from Boston. Among the main characters, Aunt Lydia, portrayed by Ann Dowd, will reappear in “The Testaments”.

When is The Testaments’ expected release date window?

The specific date when “The Testaments” will be unveiled is still unknown, but production for the series has already begun on April 7, 2025. In a recent Instagram post, Hulu announced that Elisabeth Moss, who starred in “The Handmaid’s Tale,” will resume her role as an executive producer for this upcoming project.

Since filming for the series has already begun, it’s likely that The Testaments will make its debut on screens sometime around 2026 or at the beginning of 2027.

Who will be in The Testaments’ cast?

In “The Testaments,” Ann Dowd reappears as a recurring figure. This season’s characters focus on a fresh generation of young women raised within Gilead, among whom are:

[Your list of cast members]

  • Chase Infiniti: Agnes or Hannah
  • Mabel Li: Aunt Vidala
  • Rowan Blanchard: Shunammite
  • Lucy Halliday: Daisy
  • Eva Foote: Aunt Estee
  • Ann Dowd: Aunt Lydia
  • Kira Guloien: Rosa
  • Shechinah Mpumlwana: Jehosheba
  • Mattea Conforti: Becka
  • Amy Seimetz: Paula
  • Isolde Ardies: Hulda
  • Birva Pandya: Miriam
  • Brad Alexander: Garth
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The Testaments’ known plot details so far

After Margaret Atwood’s 2019 book The Testaments, the upcoming Hulu series offers a glimpse into the lives of young women in the society of Gilead. The narrative unfolds fifteen years following the events in The Handmaid’s Tale.

In Gilead, these young women have spent their entire lives, with no recollections of the world beyond it due to their indoctrination. They face the possibility of being wedded off and living a life of servitude. To secure their freedom and the life they aspire for, they must seek support from both old and new allies. (USA Today)

Bruce Miller, who oversees The Testaments series, hinted that the world of Gilead in the forthcoming sequel will be “diverse” compared to what viewers have witnessed in The Handmaid’s Tale. He shared with The Hollywood Reporter that “The Testaments was an original twist crafted by Margaret Atwood for the show I was developing.

He remarked, “Margaret’s approach, which is marvelous, involves closing one container and stating, ‘I don’t need to open that right now.’ Instead, let’s explore the next one to discover its contents. It could be anything unexpected.” This new chapter offers a broader range of possibilities.

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2025-05-28 10:14