The Last of Us Season 3 Casts Yara and Lev

HBO's post-apocalyptic drama The Last of Us has added two new series regulars to its third season cast, with Michelle Mao and Kyriana Kratter set to portray the sibling characters Yara and Lev, respectively. The announcement, reported on March 20, 2026, comes as production preparations advance for the installment, expected to premiere in 2027 and focus on the storyline of Kaitlyn Dever's Abby Anderson.

In the narrative drawn from Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Part II video game, Yara and Lev are exiled members of the Seraphites, a religious cult in the show's zombie-ravaged world. The characters play pivotal roles in Abby's arc, with the 13-year-old Lev serving as her partner and moral guide during a journey of redemption in Seattle. The HBO adaptation will depict Lev as a transgender boy, consistent with the game. Producers conducted an inclusive casting call for the role, attracting young performers from diverse backgrounds. Kratter, aged 15 and known for her roles in Disney's Star Wars: Skeleton Crew alongside Jude Law and Ryan Kiera Armstrong, as well as a recurring part in Bunk'd, was selected for her fit with the character. Mao, fresh from playing Rosamund in Netflix's...