Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey starrer post-apocalyptic series ‘The Last of Us Season 3’ has some new additions to its cast members. Michelle Mao and Kyriana Kratter join as series regulars in the upcoming season.
Michelle Mao and Kyriana Kratter join the cast
According to Variety, Michelle Mao (Bridgerton) and Kyriana Kratter (Star Wars: Skeleton Crew) will play Yara and Lev, key members of the Seraphites, a faction that plays a crucial role in the story moving forward.Their characters are closely tied to Abby Anderson’s journey, with Kaitlyn Dever stepping into Abby’s role for what is widely expected to be the central narrative of the show’s third and likely final season.
Kyriana Kratter auditioned for the role
The casting of Lev followed an extensive and inclusive search, with the studio opening auditions held for young actors from a wide range of backgrounds. The role ultimately went to Kratter, who is just 15, making her one of the youngest actors to join the series. Kratter’s previous work includes a main role alongside Jude Law and Ryan Kiera Armstrong in ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,’ as well as a recurring part in the Disney Channel series ‘Bunk’d.’Meanwhile, Michelle Mao arrives fresh off playing Rosamund, Sophie’s manipulative stepsister in season 4 of ‘Bridgerton,’ and also leads Kogonada’s film ‘Zi,’ which premiered at Sundance earlier this year.
More details on ‘The Last of Us Season 3’
As of now, there is no confirmed premiere date for ‘The Last of Us Season 3.’ Deadline reported that the season is planned for 2027. Previous seasons had long production cycles. Season 2, which ended with a cliffhanger, was filmed in 2024 and aired in 2025.Season 3 will also see the return of several familiar faces, including Bella Ramsey, Isabela Merced, Gabriel Luna, and Jeffrey Wright, alongside Dever.
