"Who has the most different process?": When The Handmaid's Tale casts engaged in a heartwarming game of asking each other anything

As The Handmaid's Tale officially bids farewell after six seasons of political dread and emotional upheaval, moments from its past continue to highlight the cast's-off-screen warmth.

A throwback to a light-hearted round-table interview from almost three years ago offers just that - an intimate peek into the personalities behind the characters, with Madeline Brewer also quietly praising Ann Dowd when asked, "Who has the most different process?"

The game didn't aim to uncover anything too personal, but it revealed more than expected.

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Madeline Brewer opens up about Ann Dowd’s incredible depth in and outside The Handmaid's Tale

When O-T Fagbenle casually asked Madeline Brewer which actor on The Handmaid's Tale has "the most different process?" when it comes to working styles, she did not hesitate to shine the spotlight on Ann Dowd.

Brewer shared;

“I mean what I can tell of Ann's process she's obviously incredibly thoughtful and very connected to Lydia.”

Having worked together before their time on The Handmaid's Tale, Brewer recalled Dowd's meticulous preparation, revealing that her scripts were;

“...not an inch of the page without writing on it.”

The reverence in Brewer's voice as she described those pages spoke volumes about Dowd's preparation.

One moment in particular stood out for Brewer: a scene between Lydia and Janine in Episode 8, where Aunt Lydia breaks down and her tears stain her shirt. Reflecting on it, Brewer said;

“It's the greatest gift...You know working with Ann Dowd.”

The honesty of that emotion echoed the layered relationship their characters share on screen - volatile, but inexplicably human.

This throwback interaction offers something rare: a gentle reminder of the deep respect among the cast members, even amid a series that barely lets its characters breathe.

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Emmy announcements, indie film sets, and candid laughter

As the conversation shifted to Emmy nominations, the cast's answers added humor and humanity to the heavy shadow of Gilead. Brewer, always vibrant, recalled being on an indie film set in Rhode Island when the news came in. She had told her fellow actors she hoped to be nominated - and she was.

Fagbenle, on the other hand, had a more chaotic backdrop. He says;

“I was in a market in Nigeria...”

He laughed, adding that he was his nephews when someone called and asked;

“Have you heard the news?”

Fagbenle turned to one of his nephews, still half in disbelief, and said;

“I think someone just said I got nominated for an Emmy.”

Then came Max Minghella, whose reaction was strikingly understated. He said;

“It was so not on my radar...”

He said this thinking initially the show itself had received the nomination - and not him.

The trio's chemistry was evident beyond award talk too. Minghella and Fagbenle lightly teased their characters' dynamics on the show. Fagbenle called Max;

“...such a charming individual on set, on screen and in person that you kinda get it.”

Minghella, reflecting on the complicated love triangle in The Handmaid's Tale, admitted;

“If I was in Luke's position, I would hate Nick, because you're raising somebody else's child. There's a lot of reason to feel resentment.”

These exchanges - heartfelt, funny, unscripted - show the real people behind the Hulu show and offer a softer memory as the curtains finally fall.

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As The Handmaid's Tale draws its final breath, this throwback reminds us that while the world of Gilead was built on silence and control, the people who brought it to life thrived on generosity, laughter and admiration. And for Madeline Brewer, the quiet brilliance of Ann Dowd will always be one of its brightest beacons.

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