Elisabeth Moss Accepted ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Role After Learning Replacement

Elizabeth Moss was initially hesitant about committing to “The Handmaid’s Tale” right after finishing her eight-year stint on “Mad Men.” In an interview on “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” she shared that she turned down the offer at first. But when she found out who the producers were considering to replace her, she immediately changed her mind. Moss felt strongly that no one else should play the role, saying, “Over my dead body.” This revelation convinced her to take on the role and led to her iconic portrayal.

The final season of “The Handmaid’s Tale” concludes this week. In a recent episode, the show featured a re-recorded version of Taylor Swift’s hit song “Look What You Made Me Do.” Moss revealed that she had been eager to incorporate a Taylor Swift song into the series for years. Finally, in the penultimate episodes, the perfect moment arose to showcase Swift’s music. She expressed her admiration for Taylor Swift and the entire cast’s love for her music. The choice to include one of Swift’s tracks in the series was a collaborative effort with her editor, Wendy.

As the series finale approaches, fans are eagerly awaiting the culmination of this powerful and thought-provoking show. Make sure to catch the last episode on Hulu on May 27th.