1. In 1985, author Margaret Atwood published her best-selling novel The Handmaid’s Tale about a dystopian society that “treats women as property of the state.”
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3. …and now it’s also being adapted into a 10-episode series for Hulu. Here’s a first look at some of the photos from the upcoming series:
6. And Joseph Fiennes plays the role of the Commander, the man Offred is responsible to produce a baby for.
7. The Handmaid’s Tale premieres in April 2017, and we can’t wait to see more!
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