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Just earlier this month, the long-awaited The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 was finally released! Want to know what happens when June and Serena meet on the run? How does June rescue Luke and Hannah? And what is Gilead’s end? If you want to know then binge-watch now on Hulu! This article will feature an introduction to The Handmaid’s Tale universe, the cast of characters, and a great voice changer that will allow you to bring your favourite characters to life, so please stay tuned!
Part 1: The Legendary Universe of The Handmaid’s Tale
The Handmaid’s Tale book is a highly regarded dystopian novel written by Margaret Atwood and published in 1985. It is set in a future where the natural environment has deteriorated and the fertility rate of the population has dropped dramatically. A Christian fundamentalist theocratic regime, Gilead, where women no longer have basic human rights and are categorized into several types. The reproductive Handmaids, whose wombs are treated as state property and move in turn through the homes of different commanders, bearing them children and being named after them.
Based on Atwood’s book, The Handmaid’s Tale TV series was debuted in 2017 until its final sixth season was released this month. Influenced by the TV series, Atwood published a sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale-The Testaments-in 2019, and Hulu has put forward an intention to adapt it for TV. The books and the TV series have been a great success that enhance each other’s fame, forming a hugely influential Handmaid’s universe. Now let’s find out which actors helped create such a perfect, award-winning The Handmaid’s Tale TV series!
Part 2: The Haunting Performances of The Handmaid’s Tale Cast
Due to space constraints, we’ll only cover a few key characteres in The Handmaid’s Tale. For others who want to know more about the actors, please open Hulu or move to the full cast od the TV series.
1. Elisabeth Moss as June Osborne
June became Offred, a reproductive handmaid of Commander Fred, because she and her husband Luke were arrested while fleeing to Canada and had a child born out of wedlock. She shows infinite bravery, resourcefulness, boldness, saving and caring for almost everyone in the series. She is a deservedly wonderful heroine.
Elisabeth is an American actor and director, having received several honors like Golden Globe Awards, Primetime Emmy Awards, and a nomination for a Tony Award. She was also producer and director of The Handmaid’s Tale.
2. Yvonne Strahovski as Serena Joy Waterfold
Serena is the wife of Commander Fred. She was a former conservative cultural activist, author and co-founder of Gilead. Now she merely tends her garden at home, forces Offred to bear children, and has lost all opportunities for public activities.
Yvonne Strahovski is an Australian actress, known for roles in Chuck (2007–2012), Dexter (2012–2013) and 24: Live Another Day (2014). For her role as Serena, she has received nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards and a Golden Globe Award.
3. Max Minghella as Nick Blaine
Nick is the driver of Commander Fred and an Eye, the spy for Gilead. He develops an intimate relationship with June and had a daughter Nicole, who’s nominally the daughter of Commander and Serena. He is later promoted to Commander, married and play a large role in the political situation in Gilead.
Max Minghella is an English actor, known for his roles in Syriana (2005), The Social Network (2010), and Spiral (2021). For his role as Nick in The Handmaid’s Tale, he has received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
4. Madeline Brewer as Janine Lindo
Janine is a Handmaid who entered the Red Center as the same time as June. She was initially disobedient and had her right eye removed. From then on, she listened to Aunt Lydia the most and never resisted. She gave birth to a baby girl for Commander Warren, and was later driven to the Colonies for attempting suicide.
Madeline Brewer is an American actress, known for her recurring roles in Orange Is the New Black (2013) and Hemlock Grove (2014–2015). For her role as Janine, she has earned a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards in 2021.
Part 3: How to Change Your Voice into June in The Handmaid’s Tale For Free
Want to get a piece of this huge wave of traffic toThe Handmaid’s Tale or just for fun but don’t have the voice for dubbing? iMyFone MagicMic can solve your problem.
First launch MagicMic, keep the first feature “VoiceBox” and click on the “Import” in the upper right corner. Then choose the “Import Voice” on the left.
Now you can upload the audio file, please try to make sure it’s smooth, clear human voices without great noise. After uploaded, you can add a particular photo, name and introduction for your voice. It's already set up and you can see it in voicebox. Feel free to experience real-time voice change in your content creation as well as other platforms.
Conclusion
With its unforgettable cast and immersive plot, The Handmaid’s Tale remains a powerful mirror reflecting the possibilities of society’s darkest oppression of women. As you reminisce about the horrors in Gilead, why not immerse yourself in the voices of its characters? To forget is to surrender-it's the slippery slope of power's erosion. We must rise, question, and resist.
