Alexis Bledel exits Christine Ko ing the cast as Lily, a leader of the Resistance.
Now, the drama series loses a key character. Per THR, Bledel announced her exit from The Handmaid’s Tale as Emily/Ofglen ahead of season 5. Bledel has costarred opposite Moss since the debut of the series in 2017 as fellow handmaid Emily who eventually escapes Gilead. Bledel says she opted to leave the series “after much thought” but didn’t offer a specific reason for her exit. At this time, it's unknown how The Handmaid’s Tale season 5 will address Emily’s absence. Read Bledel's full statement on her exit below:
After much thought, I felt I had to step away from The Handmaid’s Tale at this time. I am forever grateful to [showrunner] Bruce Miller for writing such truthful and resonant scenes for Emily, and to Hulu, MGM, the cast and crew for their .
Of course, Bledel's departure from the series comes as a shock to fans who have witnessed Emily in some of the most vital plotlines of the show. It's unclear if Bledel filmed any episodes of The Handmaid's Tale season 5, but her departure is likely to be addressed at the beginning of the season. At this time, Hulu has yet to announce a release date for The Handmaid's Tale season 5. For now, fans can expect to see June's complex journey continue in The Handmaid's Tale season 5 without Emily at her side.
Source: THR