John Goodman Joins 'The Last of Us' Season 3

HBO's 'The Last of Us' Season 3 has added John Goodman, Ian Alexander, and Laura Bailey to its cast. Goodman will play Joey, Alexander will play Paco, and Bailey will play Elizabeth, a leader of the Seraphites. The new cast members join returning stars including Kaitlyn Dever, Bella Ramsey, and Jeffrey Wright.

The castings are significant, as Alexander and Bailey previously voiced characters from 'The Last of Us: Part II' video game. Alexander played Lev and Bailey played Abby in the game, but in the live-action series, Kyriana Kratter plays Lev and Abby is played by Kaitlyn Dever.

In addition to Goodman, Alexander, and Bailey, other new cast members include Jason Ritter, Patrick Wilson, Clea DuVall, and Jorge Lendeborg Jr. Ariela Barer, Tati Gabrielle, and Spencer Lord have been promoted to series regular for Season 3.

## What's Next Season 3 of 'The Last of Us' is expected to release in 2027 and will likely focus on Abby Anderson's arc. The story takes place 20 years after modern civilization has been destroyed and follows characters in a post-apocalyptic America.

## Background The series is based on the award-winning Naughty Dog video game and has been co-created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. The story began with Joel, a hardened survivor, getting hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal and heartbreaking journey as they both must traverse the U.S. and depend on each other for survival.

The addition of new cast members and the expected focus on Abby's arc in Season 3 will likely bring new excitement to the series. With its expected release in 2027, fans of 'The Last of Us' will have to wait a bit longer to see the new season, but the anticipation is building up.