Lead Actor On ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Didn’t Think It Would Blow Up
The star of “The Handmaid’s Tale” is surprised by the show’s smashing success. But Elisabeth Moss also told Britain’s “Radio Times” that the show is “shockingly relevant,” and that she gets annoyed with people who say the show is too dark for them.
“When people say the show is hard to watch, I get my hackles up. If you can’t face our show, then how are you going to face what’s actually happening in the world?” Moss said. “It’s shockingly relevant. It’s important to hold that mirror up to society and to ourselves to try to get people to face what’s going on, before it’s too late.”
“The Handmaid’s Tale” is based on Margaret Atwood’s 1985 dystopian novel of the same name. The story takes place in the fictional world of Gilead, where women have no rights whatsoever and are controlled by a patriarchal group of male overlords.
The show, available on Hulu, is now in its third season and has won two Golden Globes. Rather than shying away from difficult scenes, Moss said she thrives on them.
“The tougher scenes are my favorites to work on. I’m an actor, so I don’t want to sit around looking happy all the time. If I do that, I get bored. I’m not a dark person, but my favorite days involve the emotional material,” Moss told the Radio Times.
Location Of The 2026 Winter Olympics Announced
-
A Riveting Theatrical Double Feature Sony Pictures Classics is gearing up for a nationwide theatrical release of Pedro Almodóvar’s...
-
NASA is seeking public help with the Daily Minor Planet project. The Daily Minor Planet Project is a...
-
Final Destination fans rejoice! After a 12-year hiatus, the horror saga exploring the game of death and fate is...
-
Get Ready for Adrenaline-Fueled Action: Extraction 2 Trailer Drops, Starring Chris Hemsworth! The trailer for the highly-anticipated action-thriller sequel,...
-
John Wick: Chapter 4 is one of the most anticipated films of all time. Fans of the series have...
-
Sandler was honored by multiple celebrities for his achievements in comedy. Over the weekend, veteran actor, writer, and comedian...
-
After a middling performance from the new Ant-Man, Disney may start to focus Marvel efforts to specific spots. It...
-
Smith and Antoine Fuqua received the award at the African American Film Critics Association Awards. On Wednesday, veteran actor...
-
Neeson didn’t appreciate being subject of Joy Behar’s “crush.” Last week, veteran actor Liam Neeson made an appearance on...
-
The classic children’s show character is making a comeback. From the early 90s to the late 2000s, Barney the...
-
The beloved artist has 32 Grammy awards to her name. Over the weekend, the 2023 Grammy Awards recognized the...
-
The accident left Leno with multiple broken bones. Back in November, comedian and television personality Jay Leno was badly...