Margaret Atwood is writing a sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale

Margaret Atwood.
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After more than 30 years, author Margaret Atwood is returning to the world of Gilead.

Atwood's publisher announced Wednesday that she is writing a sequel to The Handmaid's Tale, which will be released in Sept. 2019, reports BBC News. The sequel, called The Testaments, will be set 15 years after the end of the original novel and will be narrated by three female characters. In a promotional video on Twitter, Atwood said the book is inspired by "everything you've ever asked me about Gilead and its inner workings," as well as "the world we've been living in."

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.