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Fans are buzzing with questions about the timeline and Agnes’ age in the latest release of “The Testaments.”
The much-anticipated continuation of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” titled “The Testaments,” made its debut yesterday (April 8). Both Hulu and Disney+ treated audiences to the first three episodes, packed with a suspenseful twist, as reported by the Mirror.
This new series draws inspiration from Margaret Atwood’s 2019 novel, “The Testaments,” a sequel to her iconic 1985 work, “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
The sequel novel emerged following the success of Hulu’s adaptation of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” and it incorporates various elements from the show, making them part of the official storyline. Notably, this includes the character Baby Nichole, also known as Holly.
“The Testaments” focuses on the journey of Canadian teenager Daisy, portrayed by Lucy Halliday, as she assumes the role of a Pearl Girl. Additionally, it follows Agnes MacKenzie, played by Chase Infiniti, a privileged daughter in Gilead, belonging to a family of high status.
Here’s everything you need to know about Agnes’ age in the TV series, following widespread fan speculation about the timeline.
Agnes is 14 at the start of The Testaments, according to star Infiniti.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, she explained: “I really tried to tap into what it was like being 14, 15, and to bring that mindset and that excitement to life itself to her.
“[I tried] making sure that she’s staying grounded, but also staying very hopeful and youthful and bright in the world, because it’s hard not to be.”
The One Battle After Another actress continued by stating that Agnes would “experience all the 14-year-old things and feelings and thoughts”. However, she will also begin to question matters after Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) requests that Agnes serve as a “shepherdess” to Pearl Girl Daisy, who has recently arrived in Gilead.
In contrast to the novel, which is set 15 years after The Handmaid’s Tale, the television adaptation takes place merely four years following the series finale, necessitating several alterations, including to Daisy’s character.
Golden Globe nominee Infiniti was born on 5 May 2000, and is presently 25 years old.
She would have been 24 when The Testaments was filmed in 2024.
The actress, whose full name is Chase Infiniti Payne, was named after Nicole Kidman’s character in Batman Forever: criminal psychologist Dr Chase Meridian, while her middle name drew inspiration from Toy Story’s Buzz Lightyear and his catchphrase: “To infinity and beyond.”
The Testaments airs weekly on Hulu and Disney+ on Wednesdays