In The Handmaid’s Tale, Elisabeth Moss plays June Osborne, Yvonne Strahovski plays Serena Joy Waterford, and Joseph Fiennes plays Commander Fred Waterford.
Main cast
- June Osborne / OffredElisabeth Moss1–5Main
- Serena Joy WaterfordYvonne Strahovski1–5Main
- Commander Fred WaterfordJoseph Fiennes1–5Main
- Aunt LydiaAnn Dowd1–5Main
- MoiraSamira Wiley1–5Main
- Emily Malek / OfglenAlexis Bledel1–5Main
- Janine / OfwarrenMadeline Brewer1–5Main
Supporting cast
- Nick BlaineMax Minghella1–5Supp
- Luke BankoleO. T. Fagbenle1–5Supp
- RitaAmanda Brugel1–5Supp
- Commander Joseph LawrenceBradley Whitford3–5Supp
- Holly MaddoxCherry Jones3–5Supp
Guest & voice
- SylviaClea DuVall3Guest
- Mark TuelloSam Jaeger3–5Guest
- Mrs. O’ConnerElizabeth Keifer4Guest
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About this cast
The Handmaid’s Tale is a dystopian television series based on Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel, set in the totalitarian state of Gilead. The show centres on June Osborne, a woman forced into sexual servitude, and has won numerous awards including the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series.
FAQs
Who plays June Osborne in The Handmaid’s Tale?
June Osborne is played by Elisabeth Moss.
How many seasons of The Handmaid’s Tale are there?
As of 2024, there are five seasons (2017–2022), with a sixth and final season announced.
Where can I watch The Handmaid’s Tale in the UK?
The series originally aired on Channel 4 (series 1–3) and later moved to Amazon Prime Video (series 4–5). It is also available to stream on All 4 and Amazon Prime Video.
Who wrote the original novel that the TV series is based on?
The novel was written by Canadian author Margaret Atwood, first published in 1985.
Is The Handmaid’s Tale a true story?
No, it is a work of speculative fiction, but it draws on historical and contemporary themes of women’s rights and totalitarianism.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026