Filming is now underway on the sixth and final season of The Handmaid’s Tale, with it being confirmed that the Hulu TV series will return to screens in spring 2025
The Handmaid’s Tale devotees are abuzz with anticipation after receiving an update about the show’s sixth season. Confirmed to be the series’ last, production is already underway for this final chapter set to air.
Based on Margaret Atwood’s seminal 1985 novel, The Handmaid’s Tale by Bruce Miller dives into a dystopian world ensuing a second American Civil War, where ‘Handmaids’ are forced into reproductive servitude.
Following the suspenseful wrap-up of season five in 2022, fans have been on pins and needles for news about the saga’s continuation. And at last, TV chiefs have let the cat out of the bag, revealing that the cameras are rolling once again.
Season six’s progress was heralded by a snap on the show’s Instagram featuring Elisabeth Moss, known as June to viewers, grinning as she held a clapperboard emblazoned with The Handmaid’s Tale.
“Guess who’s back? Production on the final season has officially started. #TheHandmaidsTale will return Spring 2025,” read the Instagram caption, setting off a flurry of ecstatic replies from the audience, reports the Mirror.
Expressions of impatience and high hopes flooded the comment section as one fan exclaimed: “Wooooow, I can’t wait any more,” while another shared: “Honestly I have been DYING for this season to come out, but considering it is the final season it’s good that it has plenty of time to be done perfectly.”
One thrilled TV enthusiast exclaimed: “Perfect! That’s enough time to watch the entire series again so I can be ready!” while another jubilant fan declared: “Yes there is a god hahaha cannot wait to see what happens”.
Bruce, the mastermind behind the TV series, previously discussed the final season without giving away any juicy details. He shared: “It has been a ‘true’ honour to tell the story of Margaret Atwood’s groundbreaking novel and the chillingly relevant world. We are thrilled to bring viewers a sixth and final season of The Handmaid’s Tale. We are grateful to Hulu and MGM for allowing us to tell this story, which unfortunately has remained as relevant as ever throughout its run, and are in awe of our incredible fans for their unwavering support, and without whom we never would have gotten to this point.”
The Handmaid’s Tale has not only clinched eight Primetime Emmy Awards but also snagged a Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series. Elisabeth, who brings June to life, has earned both a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe for Best Actress for her compelling performance.
