Josh Charles: From The Good Wife to Gilead's Commander Wharton – Who Knew?
Okay, so The Handmaid's Tale final season is HERE, and with it comes a seriously intriguing new face: Josh Charles as Commander Gabriel Wharton. He’s Nick Blaine's father-in-law, which, honestly, adds a whole new level of crazy to an already wild story. But who is this guy, really? And what's he been up to besides ruling Gilead with an iron fist (metaphorically, I hope)?
Josh Charles: More Than Just a Commander
Turns out, the 53-year-old Baltimore native is a pretty interesting guy himself. He’s married to Sophie Flack, a former ballerina with the New York City Ballet. She also wrote the novel Bunheads, which, if you haven’t read it, you should definitely check out. They've been married since 2013 and keep a pretty low profile – but we do know they have two kids, a son born in 2014 and a daughter in 2018. Pretty adorable, right? And get this: Sophie's now a freelance writer and editor, AND she just started her own jewelry design business! Talk about a multi-talented family.
A Long and Impressive Career
Josh isn't some newcomer who just popped up in Gilead. Nope. He’s seriously well-known for playing Will Gardner in The Good Wife, an Emmy-nominated role that, let’s be honest, solidified his place as a major talent. This guy's resume is HUGE. He's been in everything from Dead Poets Society – a classic! – to more modern stuff like Sports Night and Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead. He even made a cameo in Taylor Swift's "Fortnight" music video. More recently, he starred alongside Elisabeth Moss in Hulu’s The Veil, proving he can handle any genre you throw at him. Seriously impressive.
Commander Wharton: A Gilead Wildcard
Now, back to Gilead. His character, Commander Wharton, is a real wild card. He's fiercely protective of his pregnant daughter, Rose, which is...complicated considering where they are. Plus, he’s super suspicious of Nick because of Nick's past with June. You know how sometimes things just spiral? This could get seriously intense. His presence adds a whole new layer of suspense to the show. We’re talking high-stakes drama, people. The final season is already keeping us on the edge of our seats. The Handmaid's Tale always manages to explore these huge themes of resistance and the human spirit fighting back against terrible odds, and it seems like this season will be no different. It's both terrifying and captivating.
So yeah, Josh Charles is more than just a stern Gilead commander. He's a talented actor with a fascinating life off-screen. And honestly, who would have guessed?
