About The Handmaid's Tale
In the captivating series "The Handmaid's Tale," Elisabeth Moss delivers a powerful performance as June Osborne, also known as Offred or Ofjoseph. She is a woman who finds herself trapped in a dystopian future, where a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship has taken control. This regime, known as the Republic of Gilead, has imposed a strict social hierarchy and rigid rules, particularly concerning women's roles and rights.
Yvonne Strahovski portrays Serena Joy Waterford, a complex character who is both a victim and a perpetrator of the oppressive system. As the wife of a high-ranking government official, she wields considerable power and influence. However, she is also bound by the same restrictive rules and expectations that subjugate all women in Gilead.
Based on Margaret Atwood's acclaimed novel, "The Handmaid's Tale" is a chilling exploration of a society that has traded freedom for order. The story follows June as she navigates the dangerous world of Gilead, where she is forced to serve as a handmaid - a concubine for the ruling class. The series is a gripping tale of survival, resistance, and the indomitable human spirit, making it a must-watch for fans of dystopian dramas.
Main Cast of The Handmaid's Tale
Elisabeth Moss
plays June Osborne / Offred / Ofjoseph (56 episodes)
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plays Serena Joy Waterford (56 episodes)
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plays Commander Fred Waterford (46 episodes)
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plays Aunt Lydia / Miss Clements (56 episodes)
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plays Janine Lindo / Ofwarren / Ofdaniel / Ofhoward (56 episodes)
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plays Nick Blaine (56 episodes)
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plays Lucas 'Luke' Bankole (56 episodes)
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plays Moira Strand (56 episodes)
Amanda Brugel
plays Rita Blue (55 episodes)
Bradley Whitford
plays Commander Joseph Lawrence (35 episodes)
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plays Emily Malek / Ofglen #1 (40 episodes)
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Sam Jaeger
plays Mark Tuello (11 episodes)
Nina Kiri
plays Alma / Ofrobert (26 episodes)
Elena Khan
plays Martha (1 episode)
Birgitte Solem
plays Martha Putnam (3 episodes)
Jim Cummings
plays Burke (1 episode)
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plays Hannah (2 episodes)
Tattiawna Jones
plays Ofglen #2 (6 episodes)
Eilish Waller
plays Ofmyles (1 episode)
Dan Beirne
plays Barista (1 episode)
Nicole Stamp
plays Lenore (1 episode)
Michael Caruana
plays Roger (1 episode)
Kristian Bruun
plays Doctor (1 episode)
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plays Helen (1 episode)
Ish Morris
plays Guardian Nurse (1 episode)
Cam Parkes
plays Young Guardian (1 episode)
Paula Boudreau
plays Grace Williams (3 episodes)
David Chinchilla
plays Guardian #1 (1 episode)
Christian Barillas
plays Mr. Flores (1 episode)
Zabryna Guevara
plays Mrs. Castillo (1 episode)
Todd Thomas Dark
plays Commander Derek Chambers (1 episode)
Rosa Gilmore
plays Zoe (1 episode)
Tim Ransom
plays Whitford (1 episode)
Kim Roberts
plays Christine (1 episode)
Shane Daly
plays Joe Bradley (1 episode)
Marvin Kaye
plays Boat Captain (1 episode)
Kristen Gutoskie
plays Beth (3 episodes)
Justin Landry
plays Pushy Job Seeker (1 episode)
Damien Howard
plays Checkpoint Guardian (1 episode)
Christian Lloyd
plays Commander Guthrie (1 episode)
Kirsten Johnson
plays Aunt (1 episode)
Adrian Griffin
plays Commander Davidson (1 episode)
Evgeny Akimov
plays Commander (1 episode)
Robert Curtis Brown
plays Commander Andrew Pryce (2 episodes)
Bruce Tubbe
plays Matthew (1 episode)
Mark Wiebe
plays I.C.E. Supervisor (1 episode)
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
plays Omar (1 episode)
Rebecca Rittenhouse
plays Odette (1 episode)
Sydney Sweeney
plays Eden Spencer (9 episodes)
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plays Holly Maddox (2 episodes)
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plays Erin (2 episodes)
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plays Martha Cora (2 episodes)
Kelly Jenrette
plays Annie (1 episode)
Catherine De Sève
plays Mrs. Allston (1 episode)
Scott Farley
plays Guardian Jeremiah (1 episode)
Bahia Watson
plays Brianna (2 episodes) , Brianna / Oferic (3 episodes)
Sugenja Sri
plays Sienna (3 episodes)
Kathryn Greenwood
plays Martha Alison (1 episode)
Jake Shannon
plays Soldier (1 episode)
Clea DuVall
plays Sylvia (4 episodes)
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plays Asher (1 episode)
Jeananne Goossen
plays Aunt Ruth (1 episode)
Carly Street
plays Aunt Irene (1 episode)
Krista Morin
plays Rachel Tapping (2 episodes)
Alexandra Castillo
plays Dawn Mathis (1 episode)
Natasha Mumba
plays Danielle (1 episode)
Victoria Sawal
plays Tyler (1 episode)
Amanda Zhou
plays Vicky (1 episode)
Jasmin Husain
plays Ex-Handmaid (1 episode)
Jordin Hall
plays RCMP Officer (1 episode)
Edie Inksetter
plays Aunt Elizabeth (4 episodes)
Tara Redmond van Rees
plays Kylie (1 episode)
Wayne Davis
plays Raymond Lomas (1 episode)
Al McFoster
plays Bailiff (1 episode)
Mckenna Grace
plays Esther Keyes (1 episode) , Mrs. Keyes (2 episodes)
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plays Presiding Judge (1 episode)
Stephen Kunken
plays Warren Putnam (2 episodes) , Commander Warren Putnam (3 episodes)
Christopher Meloni
plays George Winslow (1 episode)
Elizabeth Reaser
plays Olivia Winslow (3 episodes)
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plays Ofgeorge (1 episode)
Gord Rand
plays Mattias (1 episode)
Asia Rempel
plays Young June (1 episode)
Daniel Malik
plays Uniformed Eye #2 (1 episode)
Ben Lewis
plays Peter (1 episode)
Christine Ko
plays Lily (1 episode)
Jenessa Grant
plays Dolores / Ofsamuel (11 episodes)
Ever Carradine
plays Naomi Putnam (13 episodes)
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plays Alanis (1 episode) , Alanis Wheeler (3 episodes)
Owen Painter
plays Jaden (1 episode)
Lucas Neff
plays Ryan Wheeler (1 episode)
Carey Cox
plays Rose Blaine (1 episode)
Brendan Morgan
plays Commander Elijah Vance (1 episode)
Fodé Bangoura
plays Trader (1 episode)
Ian Ho
plays Ryan (1 episode)
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plays Ofandy (1 episode)
Marissa Kate Wilson
plays Ofzachary's Partner (1 episode)
Sarah Slywchuk
plays Red Center Handmaid (1 episode)
Lara Mrkoci
plays School Security Guard (1 episode)
Angela Vint
plays Leah (2 episodes)
Claudia Jurt
plays Red Center Aunt (1 episode)
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plays Coat Check Woman (1 episode)
Karen Jewels
plays Karaoke Singer (1 episode)
Daveed Louza
plays CPS Agent (1 episode)
Sarah Angelle
plays Handmaid (1 episode)
Raevv'n Leedham
plays Handmaid (1 episode)
Michelle Mohammed
plays Handmaid (1 episode)
Tasha Attey
plays Amber (1 episode)
Samantha Parkinson
plays Birthing Handmaid #2 (1 episode)
Michelle Chiu
plays Birthing Handmaid #3 (1 episode)
Sophia Slaysman
plays Handmaid (1 episode)
Izad Etemadi
plays ER Receptionist (1 episode)
Greg Bryk
plays Ray Cushing (3 episodes)
Karen Robinson
plays Nurse Tania (1 episode)
Rossif Sutherland
plays Ezra Shaw (3 episodes)
Patrice Goodman
plays Doctor #3 (1 episode)
Laura Vandervoort
plays Daisy (1 episode)
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plays Pamela Joy (1 episode)
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plays Matthew Calhoun (2 episodes)
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plays Guardian (1 episode)
Dylan Trowbridge
plays Daniel (1 episode)
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plays Mel (1 episode)
Melanie Phillipson
plays Martha Clara (1 episode)
Cait Alexander
plays Jezebel (1 episode)
Erica Levene
plays Prayer Circle Member #1 (1 episode)
Sandra Battaglini
plays Prayer Circle Member #2 (1 episode)
Jennifer Higgin
plays Prayer Circle Member #3 (1 episode)
Kathleen Pollard
plays Prayer Circle Member #4 (1 episode)
Lara Arabian
plays Prayer Circle Member #5 (1 episode)
Stacy Smith
plays Prayer Circle Member #6 (1 episode)
Gina Jun
plays Praying Martha (uncredited) (1 episode) , Praying Martha (1 episode)
Stephen Graham Simpson
plays Prayer Circle Member #7 (1 episode)
Jason Martorino
plays Jason Martorino (1 episode)
Kathryn Henzler
plays Toronto Businesswoman (2 episodes)
Ashleigh LaThrop
plays Natalie (2 episodes)
Tom Barnett
plays Commander Logan (1 episode)
William Poulin
plays Cambridge Priest (1 episode)
Charlie Zeltzer
plays Oliver (1 episode)
Samy Osman
plays Eye #1 (1 episode)
Julia Chantrey
plays Videographer (1 episode)
Kevin Whalen
plays Toronto Priest (1 episode)
Helene Robbie
plays Mother / Wife #1 (1 episode)
Catherine Huculak
plays Gilead Extra (1 episode)
Sachi Lovatt
plays Mother / Wife #3 (1 episode)
Deidre Cross
plays Mother / Wife #4 (1 episode)
Jenny Itwaru
plays Econowife #1 (1 episode)
Anna Popowicz
plays Gilead Extra (1 episode)
Gita Galadauskaite
plays Econowife #3 (1 episode)
Ariel Lukane
plays Gilead Extra (1 episode)
Alisha Phillips
plays Gilead Extra (1 episode)
Kirsten Wendlandt
plays Econowife #6 (1 episode)
Matthew Mease
plays Commander Father #1 (1 episode)
Tammie-Lynn Boomhour
plays Martha (1 episode)
Megan Laursen
plays Handmaid / Upper (1 episode)
Kyle James Butler
plays Commander (1 episode)
Carly Sheedy
plays Martha (1 episode)
Chris Tarpos
plays Economan (1 episode)
Sarah McVie
plays Lena (1 episode)
Tara Rosling
plays Sofia (1 episode)
Melody Shang
plays Praying Martha #1 (1 episode)
Sarah Mitchell
plays Praying Martha #2 (1 episode)
Krystle Ferdinand
plays Praying Econowife #1 (1 episode)
Emma Gibbs
plays Praying Econowife #2 (1 episode)
Rebecca Singh
plays DC Station Aunt Guard (1 episode)
Imali Perera
plays Martha Tamara (1 episode)
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plays Commander's Wife (1 episode) , Commander's Wife (uncredited) (1 episode)
Maria Nash
plays Polly (1 episode)
Ronin Harris
plays Micah (1 episode)
Thandie Quiambao
plays Sadie (1 episode)
Chris D'Silva
plays Tom (1 episode)
Charlie Luborsky
plays Jonas (1 episode)
Anna E. Hanson
plays Handmaid (1 episode)
Sena Oztosun
plays Handmaid (1 episode)
Brittney Aleah
plays Handmaid (uncredited) (1 episode)
Wade Carter
plays Guardian (uncredited) (1 episode)
Marisol Correa
plays Handmaid (uncredited) (1 episode)
Jason Diaz
plays Trevor (uncredited) (1 episode)
Kerry Dutka
plays Handmaid (uncredited) (1 episode)
Valerie Grace
plays Handmaid (uncredited) (1 episode)
Bethany Howard
plays Handmaiden (uncredited) (1 episode)
Anita Moore
plays Handmaiden (uncredited) (1 episode)
Brendan Petak
plays Cleric (uncredited) (1 episode)
Cristina Sanchez
plays Handmaid (uncredited) (1 episode)
Edonis Washington
plays Guardian (uncredited) (1 episode)
Janelle Hutchison
plays Aunt Wendy (1 episode)
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