HBO announced three new cast members for the upcoming third season of The Last of Us, the adaptation of the video game franchise. John Goodman will portray Joey, Ian Alexander will play Paco, and Laura Bailey will take on the role of Elizabeth. Goodman and Alexander’s characters are described as a friendly duo calling themselves the “Heroes of the Highway,” while Bailey’s character serves as one of the leaders of the Seraphites, a religious sect featured in the series.
The announcement was made on a date significant to Last of Us canon: September 26 marks the outbreak event central to both the video game narratives and the television adaptation. Alexander and Bailey bring additional connection to the franchise, having provided voice work for The Last of Us: Part II video game—Alexander voiced the character Lev and Bailey voiced Abby, whom Kaitlyn Dever portrays in the HBO series.
The new cast members join previously announced additions Jason Ritter, Patrick Wilson, Clea DuVall, and Jorge Lendeborg Jr., alongside returning cast members including Bella Ramsey, Kaitlyn Dever, Isabela Merced, Gabriel Luna, Jeffrey Wright, Ariella Barer, Tati Gabrielle, and Spencer Lord. Season three is scheduled to premiere in 2027, following the conclusion of season two in May 2025.
Craig Mazin, co-creator of the series, will serve as the sole showrunner for season three. This follows the departure of co-creator Neil Druckmann, who also developed the original video game series for Naughty Dog, at the conclusion of season two.
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