Hulu's highly anticipated sequel, "The Testaments," has secured another pivotal cast member. Lucy Halliday, a rising star, will take on the role of Daisy in the series, which serves as a continuation to the gripping "The Handmaid's Tale." Based on Margaret Atwood's novel, the show boasts three formidable protagonists: Daisy, Agnes (played by Chase Infiniti), and Aunt Lydia (reprised by Ann Dowd from "The Handmaid's Tale").
Set 15 years after the dramatic unfolding of "The Handmaid's Tale," "The Testaments" introduces Daisy, a Canadian teenager whose life is radically altered upon discovering her connection to the oppressive Republic of Gilead. Prior to its 2019 publication, Hulu and MGM Television, the producers of "The Handmaid's Tale," swiftly secured the rights to Atwood's novel.
Bruce Miller, the visionary creator of "The Handmaid's Tale," has been diligently developing "The Testaments" for several years. To fully immerse himself in this new endeavor, Miller stepped down from his role as showrunner for the upcoming final season of "The Handmaid's Tale," although he remains an executive producer and remains actively engaged in the series.
Halliday, although relatively new to the industry, has already made a splash with her debut film role in the 2022 British feature "Blue Jean," which earned her a BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Actress and a nomination at the British Independent Film Awards. She is also poised to shine in James McAvoy's directorial debut, "California Schemin'." Represented by Curtis Brown Group and Myman Greenspan, Halliday's talent is undeniably on the rise.
Miller is joined by Warren Littlefield and Steve Stark as executive producers of "The Testaments," both of whom have also held executive producer roles on "The Handmaid's Tale," ensuring a seamless continuation of the show's high standards and captivating storyline.
