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The Last of Us Season 3 Adds Key Cast Members and Begins Filming

Entertainment4/19/2026
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The Last of Us Season 3 has begun filming and has announced several new cast members, including Li Jun Li as Miriam, the mother of Yara and Lev. The season will shift focus to Abby's story in Seattle.

Facts First

  • Li Jun Li joins the cast as Miriam, mother of characters Yara and Lev.
  • Michelle Mao and Kyriana Kratter are cast to portray Yara and Lev.
  • Filming for Season 3 began at the end of last month.
  • Season 3 will shift focus from Ellie to Abby's story in Seattle.
  • Season 3 includes returning cast Bella Ramsey, Kaitlyn Dever, Gabriel Luna, Jeffery Wright, and others.

What Happened

Li Jun Li has joined the cast of The Last of Us Season 3 as the character Miriam, who is the mother of Yara and Lev. Michelle Mao is cast to portray Yara, and Kyriana Kratter is cast to portray Lev. Filming for Season 3 began at the end of last month.

Why this Matters to You

If you are a fan of the series, you may soon see a new perspective on the story as Season 3 shifts focus from Ellie to Abby's side of the story in Seattle. This could provide a deeper understanding of the characters and their motivations.

What's Next

Filming is underway, but a release date for Season 3 beyond 2027 has not yet been established.

Perspectives

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Industry Observers note that while the series is "critically-acclaimed," there is growing suspicion that the upcoming season may serve as the show's conclusion.
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HBO Executives maintain confidence in the series' future despite the absence of game director Neil Druckmann, asserting that he has "given us a good blueprint with the show."