# Mabel Li on Becoming Aunt Vidala | The Testaments Interview

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Published: 2026-05-03T01:54:52+00:00
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## Resource

After the revelations of Episode 106 ('Stadium'), we sit down with Mabel Li, the actor behind the mysterious Aunt Vidala, for an exclusive The Testaments bonus interview. Mabel shares her insights into Vidala’s newly revealed past, what those momentous events mean for her evolving relationship with Aunt Lydia, and how the power dynamic between them may shift from here. She also talks about landing the role of a lifetime, the thought behind Vidala’s distinctive Aunt costume and the way she wears it, and what it takes to embody one of Gilead’s most intriguing new figures. Plus: with fans full of theories about Aunt Vidala, we put one of the biggest questions directly to Mabel — what was she thinking in that Episode 1 moment? You’ll have to listen to find out. Join the conversation: Follow Eyes on Screen on Instagram at @eyesonscreenpod or send an email to hello@eyesonscreen.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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