The dystopian series The Handmaid's Tale finished its run in 2025 with a gripping conclusion to the jarring story of June Osborne, and her escape from the hellish authoritarian government of Gilead. Although the series revolved around June's journey, there was another character who stood out throughout the entire series. Madeline Brewer's Janine saw the worst of Gilead's monstrous rules, and in the end, the writers fortunately gave her a peaceful ending. Now, Brewer has explained how her latest release, another dystopian thriller titled Anniversary, feels like a natural extension of the series inspired by Margaret Atwood's groundbreaking novel.
'Anniversary' Feels Like a Real-World Extension of 'The Handmaid's Tale' [Exclusive]
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