Handmaid’s Tale Season 5: Release date and cast

ON June 13, 2022, Elisabeth Moss posted the first look at Season 5 of The Handmaid’s Tale.

Elisabeth Moss took to her Instagram to share the release date for season five.

When does Season 5 of The Handmaid’s Tale release?

Fans of The Handmaid’s Tale can expect Season 5 of the drama series to premiere on September 14, 2022.

That day the first two episodes of the season will premiere.

Moss, 39, who stars in the series as June Osborne, posted the announcement on Instagram.

She captioned the post of her character: “Guess who’s back…😈9•14•22
Season 5.
First 2 episodes.
Directed by yours truly.
Cinematography 🎥@nicdaleydp#handmaidstale”

Season 4 of the series came to a close back in June 2021.

A year after the suspenseful fourth season, the first look at Season 5 was released.

In Moss’ , she shared still images of her character June along with a picture of a mourning Serena Joy Waterford.

Serena is pictured wearing all black with a veil covering her face as she mourns the death of her husband, at the end of season four.

Many fans responded to her post with anticipation for the next season.

Hulu also commented on the post writing: “The return we’ve all been waiting for.”

Bravo personality Andy Cohen also commented on the post writing: “She’s Startin!”

One fan wrote: “I have been waiting!!!!!!! 🙌🏾 we all have!”

Who is in the cast?

Much of the cast that was seen in season four of the show is set to return for the show’s fifth season.

Joseph Fiennes, 52, who plays Commander Waterford is unlikely to appear as his character was famously killed off in the last season.

On May 27, 2022, reported that Alexis Bledel, who plays Emily/Ofglen in the series, is leaving the show ahead of the fifth season.

Yvonne Strahovski, 39, will return, reprising her role of Serena.

Moss’ on-screen husband O-T Fagbenle will also return in his role of Luke.

Others likely to return include Amanda Brugel, Max Minghella, Bradley Whitford, and more.

How can I watch The Handmaid’s Tale?

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 1 through four is available to stream on Hulu.

Season 5 will also premiere on the Hulu app starting in September 2022.

The famous series is based on the novel by Margaret Atwood which was released in 1985.

Bruce Miller created the show for Hulu which first premiered in 2017.