HBO Expands ‘The Last of Us’ Season 3 Cast With Patrick Wilson and Jason Ritter
The upcoming season is set to play out from the perspective of Kaitlyn Dever’s Abby.
Summary
- Patrick Wilson and Jason Ritter have officially joined the cast for the highly anticipated third season of the HBO series
- Wilson steps into the crucial role of Jerry while Ritter returns to the franchise as a Washington Liberation Front soldier named Hanley
- Recurring actors Ariela Barer, Tati Gabrielle, and Spencer Lord have also been promoted to series regulars for the upcoming episodes
HBO has officially tapped Patrick Wilson and Jason Ritter to join the expanding universe of The Last of Us season three. According to Deadline, the critically acclaimed adaptation is gearing up for its next chapter with significant casting additions that will directly impact the narrative’s shifting perspective.
Stepping into a pivotal storyline, Patrick Wilson is set to play Jerry, the father of Kaitlyn Dever’s character, Abby. Fans of the franchise recognize Jerry as the surgeon whose fate at the hands of Joel sets off the central revenge plot. Meanwhile, Jason Ritter takes on the role of Hanley, a soldier within the Washington Liberation Front (WLF). Ritter actually has history with the show, having previously made an uncredited cameo as a Clicker in Season 1.
In addition to the new faces, the show is cementing its core supporting cast. Actors Ariela Barer, Tati Gabrielle, and Spencer Lord have all been elevated to series regulars. As season three pivots to retell events from Abby’s point of view, these characters are expected to receive significantly more screen time.
Stay tuned for an official trailer and release date for The Last of Us season three.
