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Elisabeth Moss on How a Natural Curiosity Ultimately Led to Her Directorial Debut

The actress has influenced multiple elements of the award-winning production

Actress, director, and producer Elisabeth Moss digs into her long-standing curiosity behind the camera. — Actress, director, and producer Elisabeth Moss digs into her long-standing curiosity behind the camera.Adweek

By Shannon Miller

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Like most TV shows, season four of Hulu’s award-winning dystopian drama The Handmaid’s Tale underwent changes caused by the pandemic. But according to director, producer, and star Elisabeth Moss, the transition wasn’t nearly as tough as one would assume.

“It wasn’t as challenging as you would think,” Moss tells Adweek’s Lisa Granatstein during a one-on-one session for the first day of the Convergent TV Summit. “I think we were so grateful to be back at work and so grateful to be able to make the show at a time when so many people weren’t able to work.

Shannon Miller

Shannon Miller is Adweek's managing editor of creativity, the creator economy and DEI.

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