Elisabeth Moss Takes On Directing Role In Handmaids Tale

Elisabeth Moss is truly expert in the role she played—both on and off screen. The date of March 26, 2025 was the day when other facts concerning Moss’s accident in which she was injured during the shooting process of The Veil, as well as her important role in the production of the last season of The Handmaid’s Tale, emerged. Her admirers want to know how in the world she was able to overcome that obstacle—and what is she going to do next? These are huge questions for the Emmy-winning actress.

Elisabeth Moss Breaks Vertebra Filming The Veil

Turns out, while Moss was doing a rooftop scene for her new FX series The Veil, she broke a vertebra in her back. This happened, to be exact, during an episode shoot in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar where Moss performed several physically challenging scenes as Imogen, the show’s central character, who is an international spy.

The bond between Elisabeth Moss and the determination to do her job did not apply. She was aware of the fact at that moment that she had to continue the filming no matter what. Moreover, the actress mentioned in an interview that she realized the pain after a while but now she is proud of herself and said, “The pain was big but I had more adrenaline to continue”.

Surprisingly enough, there is no shifting of the release schedule by the network. The Veil is still expected to be part of the lineup later this year. Besides, Moss is featured in the advertising campaigns, and they have become well-liked. Although she got injured during shooting, her performance is being praised for both intensity and vulnerability—a remarkable balance, especially given the difficulties that occurred during the shooting.

The Handmaid’s Tale Final Season Is Complete

At the same time, Moss is also involved in the next season of The Handmaid’s Tale. As of March 2025, filming has now come to an end officially. Moss is not just acting as June but also directing four episodes, including the highly anticipated season finale. Although the shooting of the final season is about to start, the release date has not been announced yet.

Hulu confirmed that the first three episodes would be released at once starting on April 8, 2025. The rest of the season will be aired weekly. The total number of episodes will reach ten.

Moss has been part of The Handmaid’s Tale from the very beginning. Time has witnessed her growth from a leading actor to a producer and now, a director. She has won numerous awards for her work, and consequently, she has propelled the series into one of Hulu’s most critically acclaimed properties.

Behind the Scenes Photos and Fan Reactions

To celebrate the end of filming, a couple of cast members shared Instagram pictures of themselves behind the scenes. Well-known actors such as O.T. Fagbenle and Amanda Brugel also thanked their fans through good-bye messages. They said that the whole experience was indeed emotional and unforgettable for them.

Despite the fact that Moss is notoriously private when it comes to social media, she gave no hints about the series finale’s story. However, info from insiders indicates that it will bring all the threads of June’s story to a natural ending while also pointing to future projects exploring extended Margaret Atwood’s universe as well.

Fans have gone to Reddit and X (formerly Twitter) to give their versions of the way the show might end. Will June be able to bring Gilead down? Or will the final fight be a bit more personal?

What’s Next for Moss?

Even after letting her severe injury go and wrapping up one of TV’s most intense characters, Moss’ name doesn’t say that she will slow down. On the heels of The Veil’s release and the newfound fame she is getting as a director, from a strong performer, she is evolving into an equally strong storyteller.

Many people are looking forward to the premier of the film Veil, but not only for the plot, but also for the quality of the technical support, which played a very important role in it. A lot of people specifically hope that she will become a director in her future projects.

Elisabeth Moss is developing her career, and her fans are eager for the next chapter.

Elisabeth Moss is experiencing one of the demanding years both physically and creatively in her career. Having broken a bone during shooting and directing the final scenes of The Handmaid’s Tale, she is showcasing herself as a major talent in the television industry today.

She is, indeed, in the near future, shining on television. One way that she is preparing for the premiere of Veil added to the final season of The Handmaid’s Tale is the fact that she continuously demonstrates that sacrifice, effort and the creation of visions are the essential things to a memorable performance and the building of a legacy.