‘The Testaments’ Season 2 Filming Has Begun with First Look from the Cast

Gilead continues to keep its residents on their toes, and the team behind the world crafted by Margaret Atwood is no exception. ‘The Testaments’ is an American dystopian drama produced for Hulu, based on Atwood’s 2019 novel, serving as a narrative continuation of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale.’ The series immerses viewers in a new generation of young women striving to survive under a regime that maintains a tight grip on their lives.

The show premiered on April 8, 2026, and Hulu wasted no time renewing it for a second season just weeks later, in May 2026. This swift decision highlighted the network’s confidence in the series, even before the first season concluded its ten-episode run.

Now, the cast has confirmed that the next chapter is officially in motion. In an entertaining TikTok video, the cast of ‘The Testaments’ announced that filming for season 2 has commenced, with star Chase Infiniti sharing the clip alongside Lucy Halliday, Rowan Blanchard, and Mattea Conforti, all filmed outside The Handmaid’s Tale stage, seemingly confirming that production is underway.

This reveal aligns with what keen-eyed fans had suspected online. Social media posts suggesting that season two production had begun circulated prior to any formal announcement, and this cast video appears to mark the moment that made it official for viewers.

Infiniti leads the ensemble as Agnes, a Commander’s daughter in Gilead preparing to meet her obligations within the deeply religious society, while Halliday portrays Daisy, a Canadian teenager who ventures into Gilead as a Pearl Girl. Blanchard and Conforti complete the young core cast, with Ann Dowd returning as the show’s most formidable authority figure, Aunt Lydia.

Filming has been taking place in Toronto, Ontario. Reports indicate that a premiere date for the new season is unlikely to be announced before 2027, considering the extensive pre-production and filming time the series typically requires between seasons.

Behind the scenes, the creative team has expressed a desire for this world to extend beyond just one follow-up season, with the writers’ room for the next installment already active while the first season was still airing. This ambition aligns with how thoughtfully the show has expanded its version of Gilead, adding new characters and alliances to the mythology fans are already familiar with from ‘The Handmaid’s Tale.’

With cameras rolling again and a beloved cast reuniting on set, excitement for what lies ahead in Agnes and Daisy’s story is sure to grow. What are you hoping season two of ‘The Testaments’ will reveal about life within Gilead’s walls?