![This image was captured from the latest teaser trailer for "The Handmaid's Tale" Season 3. [Image Hulu/YouTube]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2019/2/17/660x290/b_502x220x82/this-image-was-captured-from-the-latest-teaser-trailer-for-the-handmaids-tale-season-3-image-huluyoutube_2206975.jpg "This image was captured from the latest teaser trailer for \"The Handmaid's Tale\" Season 3. [Image Hulu/YouTube]")
A haunting teaser trailer was recently released for season 3 of "The Handmaid's Tale," showing hundreds of handmaids gathered in Washington, DC in what appears to be a protest. The story is an extension of that in Margaret Atwood’s book of the same name.
As noted by Lad Bible, these chilling words were heard in that trailer: "We were asleep before. Now we're awake." Judging by the images below, the handmaids are awake indeed and are protesting against the dystopian circumstances under which they are forcibly raped to produce babies for the commanders' barren wives. That trailer is included here.
"The Handmaid's Tale" season 3 is set to air on Hulu in the US on 5 June 2019, and it is expected that it will air on Channel 4 in the UK soon after.
While it was a teaser trailer, the producers and film crew couldn't exactly hide their film set in Washington, DC, which shows the handmaids gathered in their hundreds. In the image at the top of this article, it can be seen that the Washington Monument has been converted into a giant cross.
Kenneth Vogel of The New York Times commented on the perfect timing of the filming, as it took place on the same day US President Donald Trump declared a national emergency over his border wall desires. Funnily enough, the show is about a totalitarian regime toppling the US government after the army had declared a national emergency.
Refinery29 reports that many images soon appeared on Twitter of the filming of season 3 and some are included below.
'The Handmaid's' Tale season 3 filming
Offred/June (Elisabeth Moss), Commander Fred Waterford (Joseph Fiennes) and Serena Joy Waterford (Yvonne Strahovski) look like they are the best of friends on the film set. Obviously, it is a different story in the series.
A sideways glance
One of the handmaids is seen here from the side and it is probably Offred/June.
Gathering in the National Mall
Flags were flying as 200 actors gathered in the the National Mall at Washington Monument in DC.
Handmaid gives a sideways glance
While everyone else has their lower face covered and is looking forward, this handmaid gave a glance at the camera - Kimberly Alexis Bledel as Emily.
Someone looks ready for action
This aunt has a stick in hand for any handmaids who might get out of control.
A little filming fun
Two handmaids smile and give the victory sign as they stand in the National Mall.
Let us pray?
This shot is a little more serious as the handmaids put their heads down, possibly in prayer. Blessed be!
The National Mall
An impressive shot of the National Mall with handmaids preparing for their protest.
On guard at the Washington Monument
There are plenty of armed guards around to ensure the handmaids don't get out of hand.
Impressive shot of the Lincoln Memorial
This image shows the handmaids gathered on the steps on the Lincoln Memorial prior to their protest.
