The Testaments cast: Who stars in The Handmaid's Tale sequel?
Your essential guide to the cast of Handmaid Tale sequel, The Testaments.
The Handmaid's Tale sequel, The Testaments, will shortly debut with a star-studded cast led by Ann Dowd and recent One Battle After Another star Chase Infiniti.
The dystopian drama, set after the events of The Handmaid's Tale, follows the lives of three women navigating the oppressive regime of Gilead, as their paths intertwine and rebellion simmers beneath the surface.
Fans of the original series will see the return of familiar faces alongside several new characters to get to know.
Below is a full guide to the actors and characters appearing in The Testaments.
Last updated: 31 March 2026
Full The Testaments cast list
- Ann Dowd as Aunt Lydia
- Chase Infiniti as Agnes
- Lucy Halliday as Daisy
- Rowan Blanchard as Shunammite
- Mattea Conforti as Becka
- Mabel Li as Aunt Vidala
- Amy Seimetz as Paula
- Brad Alexander as Garth
- Zarrin Darnell-Martin as Aunt Gabbana
- Eva Foote as Aunt Estee
- Isolde Ardies as Hulda
- Shechinah Mpumlwana as Jehosheba
- Birva Pandya as Miriam
- Kira Guloien as Rosa
Ann Dowd as Aunt Lydia
About Aunt Lydia: Aunt Lydia is a high-ranking Aunt in Gilead, responsible for the indoctrination and discipline of young women. In The Testaments, Aunt Lydia’s role evolves as she navigates her own shifting sense of control and morality within the regime. She is a central figure whose actions and choices have a profound impact on the futures of the girls under her care.
Aunt Lydia continues to wield power at Gilead’s elite preparatory school for future wives, but the cracks in her authority and her inner conflict become more apparent. Her relationship with the younger generation, including Agnes and Daisy, is at the heart of the story, and her position within Gilead is both powerful and precarious.
Where you’ve seen Ann Dowd before: Dowd was a key fixture of The Handmaid’s Tale, but the actor is also known for roles in Compliance and the celebrated Ari Aster horror movie Hereditary.
Chase Infiniti as Agnes
About Agnes: In The Testaments, Agnes is a dutiful and pious student at Aunt Lydia’s school. As she comes of age, she begins to question the world around her and forms a bond with Daisy, which becomes a catalyst for rebellion and change.
Where you’ve seen Chase Infiniti before: Before her breakout role in Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, Infiniti featured in the TV series Presumed Innocent.
Lucy Halliday as Daisy
About Daisy: Daisy is a newcomer to Gilead, having grown up outside its borders, and is thrust into its world as a convert. Her arrival at Aunt Lydia’s school is a shock to her system. She must adapt quickly to survive, and her growing friendship with Agnes challenges both their understandings of freedom, identity, and resistance.
Where you’ve seen Lucy Halliday before: Halliday is an up-and-coming actor who's only credits currently include Blue Jean and the upcoming California Schemin'.
Rowan Blanchard as Shunammite
About Shunammite: Shunammite is a pampered teenager from a prominent Gilead family. Her status gives her a degree of respect and power among her peers, but she is not immune to the pressures and expectations placed on young women in Gilead. Shunammite’s privileged position is tested as the events at the school and the actions of Agnes and Daisy begin to disrupt the status quo.
Where you’ve seen Rowan Blanchard before: Blanchard has been seen in films such as Spy Kids: All the time in the World, A Wrinkle in Time, Crush, Snowpiercer.
Mattea Conforti as Becka
About Becka: Becka is a girl from humble origins who attends the elite school alongside Gilead’s privileged daughters. As she comes of age, she begins to question whether she wants the life she is being prepared for. Becka’s journey is one of self-discovery and doubt, as she weighs her own desires against the expectations of Gilead.
Where you’ve seen Mattea Conforti before: Conforti has starred in such films as Frozen 2 and The Many Saints of Newark, as well as TV series NOS4A2.
Mabel Li as Aunt Vidala
About Aunt Vidala
Aunt Vidala is a stern disciplinarian and the heir-apparent to the women’s sphere of Gilead. She is a strict enforcer of Gilead’s rules and traditions. Aunt Vidala’s authority and methods are put to the test as unrest grows among the students.
Where you’ve seen Mabel Li before: Li is best known for the TV series New Gold Mountain and Bay of Fires.
Amy Seimetz as Paula
About Paula: Paula is a woman whose recent marriage to a high-ranking Commander has elevated her social status. However, her new life is complicated by her relationship with her step-daughter. Paula’s attempts to maintain her position and manage her blended family add to the drama unfolding within Gilead’s upper echelons.
Where you’ve seen Amy Seimetz before: Seimetz will be known to fans of The Killing, Stranger Things and Sweet Tooth, having featured across all three shows.
Brad Alexander as Garth
About Garth
Garth is a young Commander who becomes involved in the personal lives of the girls he is sworn to protect.
Where you’ve seen Brad Alexander before: Alexander has featured in You and Linley.
Zarrin Darnell-Martin as Aunt Gabbana
About Aunt Gabbana
Aunt Gabbana is a staunch supporter of Gilead’s values and serves as Aunt Vidala’s right hand. She is a strict and uncompromising educator.
Where you’ve seen Zarrin Darnell-Martin before: Darnell-Martin is best known for appearing in TV series Ginny & Georgia and The Good Doctor.
Eva Foote as Aunt Estee
About Aunt Estee: Aunt Estee is the youngest Aunt at the school. Her energy and kindness have earned her "cool Aunt" status among her students and offers a rare source of comfort to the girls.
Where you’ve seen Eva Foote before: Foote has been seen before in the series Murdoch Mysteries and Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy.
Isolde Ardies as Hulda
About Hulda: Hulda is a guileless girl, full of excitement at the prospect of womanhood. Her frank observations and optimism have earned her loyal friends.
Where you’ve seen Isolde Ardies before: Ardies has featured in the TV series Wayward with Toni Collette, as well as Ruby and the Well.
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Shechinah Mpumlwana as Jehosheba
About Jehosheba: Jehosheba is a competitive classmate from a respected family, relentless in her pursuit of a high-status marriage, adding tension and drama to the school environment.
Where you’ve seen Shechinah Mpumlwana before: Despite being young, Mpumlwana has featured in a range of animated childrens shows, as well as CBBC's Creeped Out and the documdrama The Fire Inside.
Birva Pandya as Miriam
About Miriam: Miriam is a girl on the cusp of womanhood, struggling under the pressure of marriage season.
Where you’ve seen Birva Pandya before: Pandya has featured in TV series including Northern Rescue, The Magic School Bus Rides Again and The Institute.
Kira Guloien as Rosa
About Rosa
Rosa is a caring and dedicated Martha, acting as a maternal figure to Agnes and providing much-needed love in an otherwise cold household.
Where you’ve seen Kira Guloien before: Fans will have seen Guloien in TV series 56 Days and the best picture Oscar nominee Women Talking.
The Testaments is on Disney+ from Wednesday 8 April 2026.
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Helen Daly is the Deputy Digital Editor for Radio Times, overseeing new initiatives and commercial projects for the brand. She was previously Deputy TV Editor at a national publication. She has a BA in English Literature and an MA in Media & Journalism from Newcastle University.
