Lucy Halliday Cast as Lead in Hulu’s 'The Testaments,' Sequel to 'The Handmaid's Tale'

The upcoming series, based on Margaret Atwood's novel, is set 15 years after the original and follows three women's intertwined stories in Gilead.

Lucy Halliday, known for her award-winning role in 'Blue Jean,' will play Daisy, a Canadian teenager with ties to Gilead.
The series, 'The Testaments,' is adapted from Margaret Atwood's 2019 novel and takes place 15 years after 'The Handmaid's Tale.'
Returning cast member Ann Dowd reprises her role as Aunt Lydia, joined by Chase Infiniti as Agnes, another central character.
Bruce Miller, creator of 'The Handmaid's Tale,' is developing the sequel and serves as showrunner and executive producer.
Hulu's 'The Handmaid's Tale' will conclude with its sixth season in April, paving the way for 'The Testaments' to expand the dystopian narrative.