Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Handmaid’s Tale season 6, episode 4!
Timothy Simons has joined the cast ofThe Handmaid’s Taleseason 6, and his character is perfect six years after his TV show with 93% onRotten Tomatoesended.The Handmaid’s Taleis full of horrible people, with the Commanders of Gilead and various other villains causing the main characters to have a bad time. Timothy Simons’The Handmaid’s Talecharacteris one of the most despicable ones yet, which makes sense considering his previous TV casting.
The Handmaid’s Taleseason 6 has arrived, setting up an exciting finale for the hit Hulu TV show. Thefirst three episodes ofThe Handmaid’s Talefinal seasondropped at the same time, and season 6, episode 4 is continuing this story. The fate of Janine was previously revealed in episode 3, with her getting sent to Jezebel’s instead of the Colonies. Now, episode 4 chronicles the further whereabouts of Janine, with her encountering a new Commander played by Timothy Simons while at Jezebel’s.
What We Know About Timothy Simons' Commander Bell In The Handmaid’s Tale
He Is A Patron At Jezebel’s
Commander Bell is a new villain introduced inThe Handmaid’s Taleseason 6, episode 4, with him being played by Timothy Simons. While at Jezebel’s, Commander Bell seems to take a particular interest in Janine. Throughout his time in the episode, it is clear that he is grosser and more crude than his fellow Commanders, making him especially unlikable.
Outside of Jezebel’s, however, very little is known about Commander Bell. His status within Gilead remains unknown, and his role in society isn’t known either.It is likely that Commander Bell will continue to appear in future episodes ofThe Handmaid’s Taleseason 6, further fleshing out his character.
Timothy Simons' Commander Bell Is A Lot Like His Veep Character
Although Commander Bell Is Much Worse
Previously,Timothy Simons played Jonah Ryan inVeep, with this being one of his most notable roles. The two characters acutally have a lot in common, with Jonah and Commander Bell being abrasive, unlikable figures. However, Commander Bell is obviously much worse due toThe Handmaid’s Tale’s tone and his character’s role in Gilead’s oppressive society.
Veepis far from the only notable show that Timothy Simons has appeared in. Simons also appeared in 2024’sNobody Wants Thisas Sasha Roklov, as well as 2022’sCandyas Pat Montgomery. Simons has also appeared in films likeYes, God, Yes,Home Sweet Home Alone,The Interview, andThe Hustle. Timothy Simons is another talented actor who has been added to the cast ofThe Handmaid’s Tale, and it is exciting to see what he will get up to next.
