The Handmaid’s Tale – The Report of the Handmaid is a television series based on the 1985 novel of the same name by Margaret Atwood. It is set in a dystopian future where the United States has been replaced by a totalitarian theocracy called Gilead. The story follows the life of Offred, a handmaid who is forced to bear children for the ruling elite. The show has been praised for its compelling characters, complex themes and powerful performances.
The cast of The Handmaid’s Tale – The Report of the Handmaid is made up of some of the most talented actors and actresses working in television today. Let’s take a closer look at the cast of this critically-acclaimed series.
Elisabeth Moss as Offred
Elisabeth Moss stars as Offred, a handmaid who is forced to bear children for the ruling elite of Gilead. Moss is best known for her roles in Mad Men and The West Wing, and her performance in The Handmaid’s Tale has earned her several awards, including an Emmy and a Golden Globe.
Joseph Fiennes as Commander Fred Waterford
Joseph Fiennes stars as Commander Fred Waterford, the Commander of the house where Offred is assigned to bear his children. Fiennes is best known for his roles in Shakespeare in Love and American Horror Story, and his performance in The Handmaid’s Tale has earned him critical acclaim.
Yvonne Strahovski as Serena Joy Waterford
Yvonne Strahovski stars as Serena Joy Waterford, the wife of the Commander and the woman who Offred is assigned to bear children for. Strahovski is best known for her roles in Dexter and Chuck, and her performance in The Handmaid’s Tale has earned her critical acclaim.
Alexis Bledel as Ofglen
Alexis Bledel stars as Ofglen, Offred’s fellow handmaid and friend. Bledel is best known for her roles in Gilmore Girls and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and her performance in The Handmaid’s Tale has earned her critical acclaim.
Samira Wiley as Moira
Samira Wiley stars as Moira, Offred’s best friend and fellow handmaid. Wiley is best known for her roles in Orange is the New Black and You’re the Worst, and her performance in The Handmaid’s Tale has earned her critical acclaim.
