Li Jun Li Joins The Last of Us Season 3 as Miriam

Li Jun Li, known for her breakout role in the Oscar-winning vampire drama Sinners, has joined the cast of HBO's The Last of Us for its third season, playing Miriam, a Seraphite and the mother of siblings Lev and Yara.

The series, adapted from Naughty Dog's acclaimed video game franchise, follows survivors in a post-apocalyptic world devastated by a fungal infection that turns humans into violent, infected creatures. Season 3 will center on Abby, portrayed by Kaitlyn Dever, as she navigates her experiences as a soldier in Seattle. The storyline draws from the second half of The Last of Us Part II, shifting perspective to Abby's quest for revenge against Joel for her father's death, while Ellie, played by Bella Ramsey, pursues her own path of retribution. Lev, played by Kyriana Kratter, and Yara, played by Michelle Mao, encounter Abby at a crucial moment amid the Seattle conflict.

Miriam's role expands on a brief appearance from the game, potentially offering glimpses into the siblings' lives within the Seraphite community, a religious faction glimpsed in the Season 2 finale during a Washington Liberation Front attack.

The ensemble grows with several additions and promotions. Jason...