Clea DuVall, Jorge Lendeborg Jr. Join HBO’s The Last of Us for Season 3

Clea DuVall (Poker Face) and Jorge Lendeborg Jr. (Spider-Man: No Way Home) have been added to the cast of HBO’s The Last of Us as the series gears up for its third season.

DuVall will portray a Seraphite in the post-apocalyptic drama based on Naughty Dog’s acclaimed video game franchise. Lendeborg Jr. has been cast as Manny, stepping into the role previously played by Danny Ramirez, who appeared in a recurring capacity during the show’s second season but was unable to return due to scheduling conflicts.

Created by Craig Mazin and Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann, The Last of Us secured an early renewal for Season 3 ahead of the Season 2 premiere last April. While Mazin and Druckmann served as co-showrunners for the first two seasons, Mazin will take over as the sole showrunner for the upcoming installment following Druckmann’s exit from day-to-day creative duties.

Season 3 is expected to shift its narrative focus to Abby, portrayed by Kaytlin Dever, offering a new perspective within the series’ evolving storyline. Dever stars opposite series lead Bella Ramsey, who plays Ellie. The third season is shaping up to serve as the concluding chapter of the HBO drama, though the network has not formally confirmed an end date.

Produced in partnership with Sony Pictures Television, The Last of Us counts Mazin and Druckmann among its executive producers, alongside Carolyn Strauss, Jacqueline Lesko, Cecil O’Connor, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan and Evan Wells. Writer Halley Gross serves as a co-executive producer. The series is produced by PlayStation Productions, Word Games, Mighty Mint and Naughty Dog.