Oprah Winfrey can’t do anything without getting noticed, but her cameo in The Handmaid’s Tale was one of the rare exceptions. Viewers of the powerful TV drama missed her brief appearance because media mogul never showed her face. She simply lent her voice to a radio show host in of the pivotal scenes of the latest episode.
Showrunner Bruce Miller started looking for a way to write a part for Oprah ever since discovering she’s a big fan of The Handmaid’s Tale. He approached her after coming up with the idea that could work and she immediately accepted. Needless to say, working with the Queen of All Media was a lovely and easy process.
“The radio segment she recorded was inspired by the free radio of the Allies from World War II. It was an absolute honor to have Oprah featured on the show, and especially thrilling as she was the one who presented us with the Emmy last year,” said Miller.
Kira Snyder was in charge of working on the script for the latest episode of the hit show. She knew nothing about Oprah’s involvement but was beyond delighted to hear her say the words she’s written. Listening to her voice gave her chills, and fans of The Handmaid’s Tale felt the same way. They’ll probably be anticipating her comeback whenever Offred turns on the radio again.
