The Testaments Season 2 Gets Exciting Filming Update From Cast

Published Aug 22, 2026, 8:56 AM EDT Rianna is the Movie News Editor for ScreenRant. After earning her BA in Film Studies, she began her career as an entertainment writer, contributing to several publications before joining ScreenRant. Her dissertation on the impact of streaming on traditional cinema sharpened her focus on the ever-evolving world of film and media. With 10 years in the industry, Rianna continues to cover the stories she loves while also advocating for awareness and representation of rare disabilities, such as Moebius Syndrome, which she lives with. Sign in to your ScreenRant account The Testaments is back. The Handmaid's Tale franchise originated from the 1985 bestselling novel by Margaret Atwood and gained global popularity through the critically acclaimed TV series on Hulu. Atwood released a Booker Prize-winning sequel titled The Testaments in 2019, which led to the 2026 adaptation, and has since become a major success. The franchise highlights some historical precedents that have found their way into politics today, including reproductive rights. In a fun TikTok video, the cast of The Testaments has confirmed that season 2 has begun filming. The series' star Chase Infiniti shared the video, and it also included Lucy Halliday, Rowan Blanchard, and Mattea Conforti. The young cast were outside The Handmaid's Tale stage as they seemingly confirmed that production is already underway. At the time of writing, season 2 has yet to have an official release date, but with production already beginning, a 2027 release looks likely. More to come...