【Poor Things】

Source：Evergreen Information Network Editor：Shopping Time：2025-06-26 14:51:35

The Poor ThingsHandmaid's Tale presents the story of a near-future patriarchal dystopia, where women are forbidden from reading or using money and are categorized by their supposed virtue and utility as child-bearers. But according to the cast of Hulu's new adaptation of Margaret Atwood's 1985 novel, it's "not a feminist story."

A panel at the Tribeca Film Festival went in an unexpected direction on Friday night when the cast of the show emphasized that their project was a "human story" rather than a feminist one. Plus, in the Trump era, they said the TV show was about the writing, not politics.

This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.

"For me, it's not a feminist story. It is a human story because women's rights are human rights," star Elisabeth Moss, of Mad Men, said. "I never approach anything with any sort of political agenda. I approach it from a very human place."

Co-star Joseph Fiennes added, "For me, it was the writing, not politics."

Mashable Top Stories Stay connected with the hottest stories of the day and the latest entertainment news. Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories newsletter By clicking Sign Me Up, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Thanks for signing up!

The comments confused a lot of people — why would being feminist and human, or politically and artistically resonant, be mutually exclusive?

It's worse when you consider the marketing of the show so far has aimed at people who probably identify as feminists. For example, women dressed as handmaids — the women in red cloaks who on the show are used by the state solely for their fertility — had appeared the week before in Washington, D.C. where they formed a striking image in front of national monuments.

This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.

Hulu's TV adaptation was well underway before Donald Trump was elected president, but the novel has seen a resurgence in popularity since November. Even if the show's creators want their project to be seen by viewers across the political spectrum, denying its feminist roots doesn't seem like the best way.

This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.

The Handmaid's Tale premieres on Hulu April 26.

Featured Video For You

Prince Harry is refreshingly honest about seeking counselling after his mother's death

Topics Hulu

Previous：FreeSync 2 Explained

Next：Norrie vs. Diallo 2025 livestream: Watch Madrid Open for free

【Poor Things】

Related Articles

Related Recommendations

Categories

Latest Articles

Popular Articles

Hot Recommendations

Featured Column

Quick Links

Quick Links