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Bridgerton and Star Wars Stars Join The Last of Us Season 3 as Lev and Yara

  • This month, HBO confirmed Michelle Mao and Kyriana Kratter have joined The Last of Us Season 3 as Yara and Lev, Deadline and Variety report.
  • HBO held an inclusive casting call that sought young performers of different backgrounds, and Kratter, 16, was chosen for the role after auditioning.
  • Originally in the game, Lev is a 13-year-old transgender boy whose arc begins as Lily, and was originally portrayed by trans actor Ian Alexander in The Last of Us Part II.
  • Casting adjustments include Jorge Lendeborg Jr. replacing Danny Ramirez as Manny, Ariela Barer, Tati Gabrielle, and Spencer Lord promoted to series regulars, and Patrick Wilson and Jason Ritter joining as recurring additions.
  • Craig Mazin will lead Season 3 as sole showrunner after Neil Druckmann's exit, with the series renewed in 2025 and co-produced by HBO and Sony Pictures Television alongside PlayStation Productions, Word Games, Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog.
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netzwelt broke the news in on Friday, March 20, 2026.
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