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The Testaments is Hulu’s upcoming sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale and is based on Margaret Atwood’s 2019 novel of the same name. Set 15 years after the events of the original series, it continues to explore life inside Gilead and its slow unraveling through the perspectives of three women. Bruce Miller, who served as the showrunner for The Handmaid’s Tale, is returning as creator and executive producer for this new series.
The Handmaid’s Tale, over the course of six seasons, depicted the lives of women oppressed under a totalitarian regime where fertility and religion shaped law and order.
As for the main question, Chase Infiniti has officially joined the cast of The Testaments. She will portray Agnes, a major character in the upcoming series. This information was confirmed in a report by The Hollywood Reporter published on February 13, 2025.
Agnes is one of the three main voices in Atwood’s novel, and her role is expected to shape much of the storyline. However, full details about the show's adaptation choices and the extent of her character's arc remain under wraps for now.
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Chase Infiniti is playing Agnes in The Testaments
Chase Infiniti is set to play Agnes, a central character in The Testaments. Agnes is the daughter of a Handmaid and has grown up in Gilead as the adopted daughter of an upper-class Commander’s family. Her story in the source material traces her growing awareness of Gilead’s darker realities and her eventual journey to join the resistance.
The role of Agnes is significant, as it provides a bridge between the previous generation of Handmaids and the newer generation that questions the regime’s beliefs. Agnes’ experiences inside the regime and her discoveries about her birth mother play a major role in the novel’s plot.
The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the casting in a report published on February 13, 2025. Chase Infiniti, who previously appeared in Presumed Innocent, will now take on this lead role. Her portrayal of Agnes is expected to be central to the adaptation’s narrative, though further details about the character's arc in the show have not been disclosed.
What we know so far about The Testaments
The Testaments, based on Margaret Atwood’s 2019 novel, takes place about 15 years after the events of The Handmaid’s Tale. According to showrunner Bruce Miller in interviews with Entertainment Weekly, the series will follow the lives of three women in Gilead. These include Aunt Lydia, Agnes (previously known as Hannah), and Daisy, a teenager raised in Canada who learns of her origins in Gilead. Production on the show began in April 2025, with no official premiere date announced.
The Testaments is expected to depict a younger generation of women facing the oppressive realities of Gilead. Miller described the show as focusing on what it’s like for young women to grow up in a regime that initially praises them, only to later demand obedience and complicity.
He stated in an April 3, 2025 interview with The Hollywood Reporter that they tried "not to make the same show," adding that the new had "younger voices." He noted that while the show has a "completely different feel" and vibe, "it's still Gilead."
"We tried not to make the same show — it’s got younger voices, it’s got a completely different feel and a completely different vibe but it’s still Gilead. So I hope that the continuing threads continue to interest people while the new stuff is exciting."
Executive producer Warren Littlefield told People Magazine on May 27, 2025, that the new series will maintain the world of Gilead while introducing a different visual style, color palette, and atmosphere. Despite these changes, the themes of resistance and survival remain central. He stated,
“It’s pastoral, it’s beautiful, it’s a different architecture, different color palette and a young wonderful cast," he teased. "But make no mistake, there’s still a Gilead there, so that will reveal itself as well.”
The cast includes returning actor Ann Dowd as Aunt Lydia, and Chase Infiniti as Agnes, along with Lucy Halliday, Rowan Blanchard, Mattea Conforti, and Amy Seimetz. The cast will also include Brad Alexander, Mabel Li, Eva Foote, Isolde Ardies, Shechinah Mpumlwana, Zarrin Darnell-Martin, Birva Pandya, and Kira Guloien. Mike Barker is set to direct the first three episodes and will also serve as an executive producer.
Elisabeth Moss, who played June Osborne, will be an executive producer on The Testaments. While she has not confirmed her on-screen return, she told TV Insider in an interview published on March 28, 2025, that she would “totally lie” about a possible appearance. Her character does appear in Atwood’s sequel novel.
The Testaments will be available on Hulu, where all six seasons of The Handmaid’s Tale are currently streaming.
