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The Last of Us season 3's latest casting hints at a chunkier backstory for Yara and Lev
The Last of Us season 3 has cast Li Jun Li as Miriam, the Seraphite mother of Yara and Lev, a character previously unnamed in The Last of Us Part 2. This casting, along with Michelle Mao as Yara and Kyriana Kratter as Lev, suggests an expanded backstory for the siblings in the HBO series adaptation.
The Last Of Us Season 3 Cast: Everyone Who's Coming Back And Joining The Show
HBO's The Last of Us is entering production for its third and potentially final season, expected to premiere in 2027. The cast includes returning stars Bella Ramsey as Ellie and Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, with the latter taking a more central role. Newcomers and returning actors fill out the ensemble, with Patrick Wilson reprising his role as Jerry and Jorge Lendeborg Jr. joining as Manny.
The Last of Us season three set photos give us our first look at Kyriana Kratter's Lev
Filming has commenced for The Last of Us season three, with set photos revealing Kaitlyn Dever as Abby and Kyriana Kratter as Lev in Seattle. The upcoming season, expected to be the show's last and potentially releasing beyond 2027, will focus on Abby's narrative from The Last of Us Part II. Neil Druckmann has stepped back from the series to focus on Naughty Dog's game development.
The Last of Us season 3 has found its Lev and Yara, as Skeleton Crew star joins the cast
The Last of Us season 3 has cast Michelle Mao as Yara and Kyriana Kratter as Lev, two members of the Seraphite cult. Lev, Yara's younger brother, is a trans character in the game, a portrayal that is expected to continue in the television adaptation. Kratter, who is not trans, will portray the character.
HBO casts The Last of Us season 3's Yara and Lev
HBO has cast Kyriana Kratter as Lev and Michelle Mao as Yara for the upcoming third season of The Last of Us. Kratter, who is transgender, was cast after an inclusive search. Neil Druckmann, who co-showran the series, is stepping back to focus on Naughty Dog's game development but will remain involved at a high level.
