Hulu's Already Working On 'The Handmaid's Tale' Sequel — Everything To Know About 'The Testaments'

What is 'The Testaments' about?

The Testaments is set to follow the book's plot (via Variety) and will feature three central characters — Aunty Lydia, Agnes, and Daisy. As the Republic of Gilead continues its rampage, the intersection of their lives changes the course of history.

Deadline's official synopsis of the show says it's a "coming-of-age story" that follows "a new generation of young women in Gilead, grappling with the bleak future that awaits them." The bleak part is "growing up in Gilead is all they have ever known, having no tangible memories of the outside world before their indoctrination into this life."

During a time where marriage is highly praised and sought after, these young girls will have to find friendship among each other and anyone who's willing to positively guide them from girlhood to being women. Not only that, but they'll have to see if they have what it takes to break free from Gilead's oppressive reign.

Is casting information available?

Yesterday Variety announced Lucy Halliday (Blue Jean) will be playing Daisy! Aside from her, Ann Dowd will be reprising her role as Aunt Lydia while Chase Infiniti will portray Agnes. Deadline also reports Mabel Li, Amy Seimetz, Brad Alexander, Zarrin Darnell-Martin, Eva Foote, Isolde Ardies, Shechinah Mpumlwana, Birva Pandya, and Kira Guloien will be joining The Testaments.

Their roles are as follows:

• Mabel Li as Aunt Vidala, a no-nonsense figure & heiress of the "women's sphere of Gilead"
• Amy Seimetz as Paula, a newlywed to a prominent Commander who has an interesting daughter
• Brad Alexander as another Commander who develops a close relationship to the girls under his watchful eye
• Zarrin Darnell-Martin as Aunt Gabbana, a close friend of Aunt Vidala
• Eva Foote as Aunt Estee, a well-liked "Aunt"
• Isolde Ardies as Hulda, a hopeful young girl
• Shechinah Mpumlwana as Jehosheba, a young girl who only cares about securing a marriage that'll catapult her status in life
• Birva Pandya as Miriam, a young girl who's anxious about marriage
• Kira Guloien as Rose, a "Martha" who helps guide Agnes as best as she can
• Rowan Blanchard as Shunammite
• Mattea Conforti as Becka

Who's the showrunner for 'The Testaments?' 

Variety confirmed Bruce Miller will bring his insightful eye from The Handmaid's Tale to The Testaments. He will also be an executive producer with Warren Littlefield (War Game) and Steve Stark (Fargo).

When will 'The Testaments' premiere? 

The Testaments doesn't have a premiere date yet, but production for the upcoming series begins Monday, April 7 (via Deadline).