Handmaid’s Tale Sequel Teases Teenage Rebellion in Gilead

THR unveils a first look at The Testaments, the Handmaid’s Tale sequel series on Hulu, described as a coming-of-age thriller set in Gilead. Taking place four years after the original, the show follows Agnes, the daughter of the heroine June Osborne, as she grows up under the regime and trains for life as a wife while a resistance movement gathers. Based on Margaret Atwood’s novel, The Testaments is from showrunner Bruce Miller with Ann Dowd returning as Aunt Lydia; Chase Infiniti leads the new cast. The series premieres April 8 with three episodes, followed by weekly episodes on Hulu and Disney+-bundled subscriptions.