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28.05.2022 - 03:29 / etcanada.com
Alexis Bledel has announced she will not be returning for the fifth season of “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
Bledel starred in the series based on Margaret Atwood’s book of the same name since it debuted in 2017, playing the character Emily/Ofglen. “After much thought, I felt I had to step away from ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ at this time,” the actress, 40, said in a statement to Variety.
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“I am forever grateful to Bruce Miller for writing such truthful and resonant scenes for Emily, and to Hulu, MGM, the cast and crew for their support,” she added.
Bledel received four Emmy nominations and one win for her portrayal of Emily/Ofglen.
The series’ fourth season aired from April to June 2021. Bledel was last seen in the season 4 finale banding together with Elisabeth Moss’ character, June, to seek revenge against the oppressive dystopian state of Gilead.
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Before garnering critical and public praise for her role on “The Handmaid’s Tale,” Bledel was best known for playing the beloved character of Rory Gilmore on the TV series “Gilmore Girls” and its revival, “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.” The actress also had a notable turn on the series “Madmen,” where she met her husband, actor Vincent Kartheiser.
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Hulu has announced The Handmaid’s Tale will return for its fifth season on September 14.Along with the release date, the streaming service released two photos from the upcoming season, featuring Elisabeth Moss as June and Yvonne Strahovski as Serena.The upcoming season will see June face consequences for killing Serena’s husband, Fred Waterford (Joseph Fiennes), at the end of season four.A synopsis reads: “June faces consequences for killing Commander Waterford while struggling to redefine her identity and purpose. The widowed Serena attempts to raise her profile in Toronto as Gilead’s influence creeps into Canada.Season 5 arrives September 14.
June is coming back with a vengeance.
events of season 4 as June (Elisabeth Moss) faces consequences for killing Commander Waterford (Joseph Fiennes). Serena Waterford (Yvonne Strahovski), meanwhile, is attempting to raise her profile as the widowed Commander’s wife in Toronto as Gilead’s influence starts to creep into Canada. And she’s not the only one trying to seize power, as Commander Lawrence (Bradley Whitford) is working with Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) to reform Gilead and make his own rise through the ranks.Elsewhere, June, as well as Luke (O-T Fagbenle) and Moira (Samira Wiley), continue their uprising against Gilead as they continue their mission to save and reunite with Hannah. Sadly, one major character missing from season 5 is Emily, played by Alexis Bledel.
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The Handmaid's Tale.Bledel, who has starred as Emily/Ofglen on the since 2017, said she decided to “step away” from the series in a statement released by on May 27. “After much thought, I felt I had to step away from The Handmaid’s Tale at this time," the statement read.
Alexis Bledel will not be returning to for season. In a statement to , the 40-year-old actress revealed her exit from the Hulu series. ET has reached out to Bledel and Hulu for comment.«After much thought, I felt I had to step away from at this time,» Bledel's statement read.
Alexis Bledel, who has portrayed Emily/Ofglen on The Handmaid’s Tale since the series launch on Hulu in 2017, is exiting ahead of the upcoming fifth season.