The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Promotes Major Recurring Star To Series Regular

Summary Ever Carradine is promoted to series regular in the final season of The Handmaid's Tale.

Season 6 returns after a production delay from the Hollywood strikes.

The anticipated final season may focus on Nick and June's romance, and Luke's arrest.

A recurring star in The Handmaid's Tale has been promoted to series regular for the final season of the hit Hulu series. Based on Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel of the same name, this dystopian television series that began airing in 2017 follows June Osborne, a young handmaid who is forced to navigate the perils of a totalitarian government that looks to subdue fertile women. Since its premiere, the show has received multiple notable awards and garnered huge acclaim from critics.

Now, ahead of The Handmaid’s Tale season 6, TVLine reports that Ever Carradine, who plays Naomi Putnam, the ex-wife of Gilead leader Commander Putnam, will become a series regular in the final season of the hit show. Carridine’s character was first introduced in season 1 of the show, and she subsequently went on to appear in 19 additional episodes.

What Else To Expect From The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6

The Final Season Returns After A Long Hiatus

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There was palpable excitement among many following the renewal of The Handmaid's Tale season 6, even before season 5 premiered. The blockbuster season 5 ending brought a couple of brewing plots to its head and left fans wanting more. However, regardless of the early renewal, the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes halted production for the new season and left its future in limbo.

Following the resolution of the strikes, Elizabeth Moss, the show’s main protagonist, announced that the final season of The Handmaid's Tale would begin filming in summer 2024. While there’s been no official confirmation of the cast for the new season, it is expected that most of the cast from season 5 will return. This includes Moss, Yvonne Strahovski, Samira Wiley, Ann Dowd, Sam Jaegar, Bradley Whitford, and O-T Fagbenle.

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As regards the storyline for the final season of The Handmaid’s Tale, there’s no telling how the writers of this hit show would look to wrap it up. However, it is expected that the season will address the brewing romance between Nick and June, as the former looks to risk everything for their relationship. Elsewhere, June and Serena’s turbulent relationship will likely continue in season 6, while Luke's arrest in the previous season’s final episode will also likely be addressed in the highly anticipated final season.

The Handmaid's Tale is available to stream on Hulu.

Source: TVLine