'Handmaid's Tale' Star Did Harrowing Research for Her Role

There are a lot of harsh components in the first three episodes of Hulu's The Handmaid’s Tale to digest. Institutionalized rape. Body mutilation. A totalitarian regime and segregation, among others. For some, living in the fictional world of Gilead is better than others. And for others — namely the handmaids — it’s a wonder they continue to survive.

As Ofwarren/Janine, Madeline Brewer has shouldered more than most. From her introduction at the Red Center, when her “insolence” cost her an eye, to the victim-shaming scene and the eventual birth of a child she was forced to conceive and carry but could never keep, the actress has had a lot to play in a short period of time. As Janine’s mental stability continues to decline and her grasp on reality weakens, it seems as though the worst is yet to come for the character in this crazed world.

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Madeline Brewer has also appeared in Orange is the New Black and Hemlock Grove.