The Last of Us Season 3 Adds John Goodman Ian Alexander and Laura Bailey

Season 3 Cast Additions

The Last of Us season 3 has added several new cast members, including John Goodman, Ian Alexander, and Laura Bailey. Goodman will play Joey, a character who describes himself as one of the "Heroes of the Highway," while Alexander will play Paco, Joey's partner. Bailey, who voiced Abby in The Last of Us Part II, will play Elizabeth, a leader of the Seraphites, a religious faction.

Returning Cast Members

The new cast members will appear alongside returning stars, including Bella Ramsey, Kaitlyn Dever, Isabela Merced, Gabriel Luna, Jeffrey Wright, Ariella Barer, Tati Gabrielle, and Spencer Lord. Jorge Lendeborg Jr. Will replace Danny Ramirez as Manny in the series.

Season 3 Plot

The third season is expected to adapt the second half of The Last of Us: Part II, focusing on Abby's character arc. The season will explore Abby's backstory and her relationships with other characters, including Lev, who will be played by Kyriana Kratter. The season will also introduce new characters, including Elizabeth, who will be played by Laura Bailey.

Cast Connections to the Game

Several cast members have connections to the original game. Laura Bailey and Ian Alexander both starred in The Last of Us Part II, with Bailey voicing Abby and Alexander voicing Lev. Ashley Johnson, who voiced Ellie in the game, appeared in the first season of the show as Ellie's mother. Troy Baker, who voiced Joel in the game, appeared in the first season as David.

Cast Member	Character	Game Connection
John Goodman	Joey	None
Ian Alexander	Paco	Voiced Lev in The Last of Us Part II
Laura Bailey	Elizabeth	Voiced Abby in The Last of Us Part II
Ashley Johnson	Ellie's mother	Voiced Ellie in the game
Troy Baker	David	Voiced Joel in the game

Release Date

The Last of Us season 3 is expected to premiere in 2027 on HBO. The exact release date has not been announced.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the new cast members in The Last of Us season 3?

John Goodman, Ian Alexander, and Laura Bailey have joined the cast of The Last of Us season 3.

What characters will the new cast members play?

John Goodman will play Joey, Ian Alexander will play Paco, and Laura Bailey will play Elizabeth, a leader of the Seraphites.

When will The Last of Us season 3 premiere?

The Last of Us season 3 is expected to premiere in 2027 on HBO.

The addition of John Goodman, Ian Alexander, and Laura Bailey to the cast of The Last of Us season 3 is exciting news for fans of the show. With the third season expected to adapt the second half of The Last of Us: Part II, fans can look forward to a deeper exploration of Abby's character and the introduction of new characters. As the release date approaches, fans will be eagerly anticipating the return of the show and the continuation of the story. According to Craig Mazin, the showrunner, the third season will be "powerful."