Hulu’s critically acclaimed, all-too-timely drama The Handmaid’s Tale has officially begun production on season six. The final season of the Emmy-winning series, based on Margaret Atwood’s novel, is expected to premiere in spring 2025.
Elisabeth Moss returns as June Osborne and directs the first episode of the final season. The season six cast also includes Yvonne Strahovski as Serena Joy Waterford, Bradley Whitford as Joseph Lawrence, Max Minghella as Nick Blaine, Ann Dowd as Aunt Lydia Clements, O-T Fagbenle as Luke Bankole, and Samira Wiley as Moira Strand. Madeline Brewer plays Janine Lindo, Amanda Brugel is Rita Blue, Sam Jaeger stars as Mark Tuello, and Ever Carradine is Naomi Putnam. In July 2024 it was announced Josh Charles had joined the cast as a series regular.
Elisabeth Moss, Bruce Miller, Warren Littlefield, Eric Tuchman, Yahlin Chang, and Sheila Hockin executive produce. Additional executive producers include John Weber, Frank Siracusa, Steve Stark, Kim Todd, Daniel Wilson, and Fran Sears.
The season five plot: “June faces consequences for killing Commander Waterford while struggling to redefine her identity and purpose. The widowed Serena attempts to raise her profile in Toronto as Gilead’s influence creeps into Canada. Commander Lawrence works with Nick and Aunt Lydia as he tries to reform Gilead and rise in power. June, Luke, and Moira fight Gilead from a distance as they continue their mission to save and reunite with Hannah.”
Hulu hasn’t released a synopsis for the upcoming season.
The streamer announced the series would return for a final season just days before the fifth season premiered on September 14, 2022. The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes delayed production on six season, which was originally targeting a 2024 debut.
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